Irish Sports Council chairman Ossie Kilkenny has today rubbished the interpretation of a recent ESRI report, which sections of the media believed pointed towards a downturn in the participation rates in Gaelic Games.

Wexford’s unbeat run in the Gala Senior Camogie Championship continued today in New Ross as the homeside withstood a late Kilkenny comeback to finish 1-20 to 4-5 winners.