GAA disciplinary chiefs have ordered Wexford goalkeeper Anthony Masterson to apologise in writing for his post-match criticism of referee Derek Fahy or face an eight-week ban.

BARRY O’GORMAN kicked the winning point four minutes into injury time as Taghmon-Camross secured a 0-16 to 2-9 victory over St. Mary’s (Rosslare) in their Wexford SFC tie at Wexford Park on Saturday.

WEXFORD football trainer John Hegarty has lashed the standard of football punditry — and The Sunday Game in particular — for what he believes is a lack of knowledge about teams and players beyond the leading All-Ireland contenders.

JASON RYAN regretfully shut the door on hopes of a Matty Forde retirement u-turn after witnessing Wexford’s second massive defeat in a week.

ENDING a barren 29-year spell in the Wexford SFC and dislodging local rivals Kilanerin in the final generated plenty of joy for the footballers of Castletown last month. But it is the prospect of competing on the provincial and national stages that provided the greatest incentive for the club.

There was county football final action in Donegal, Derry, Fermanagh, Westmeath, Wexford, Wicklow and London today, while Kilmallock claimed the lone Senior Hurling championship title on offer.

Kilanerin 1-12 Gusserane O'Rahilly's 0-12

Wexford 0-18 Laois 0-12

Matty Forde's return to fitness has given Wexford an ideal boost ahead of their Leinster SFC quarter-final clash with Louth on Sunday (Croke Park, throw-in 2.20pm).

Wexford supporters will have to wait another week for the return of Matty Forde to inter-county football, as Dundalk IT have conceded a walkover to the Model county in the first round of the O'Byrne Cup today.

1995 All-Ireland winner Paul Bealin has been re-appointed as manager of the Wexford senior footballers for a second year.

Wexford footballer Mattie Forde has opted to accept the decision of a DRA tribunal and will see out the three-month suspension imposed on him by the GAA's Central Disciplinary Committee.

Wexford footballer Matty Forde has failed to have his three-month suspension overturned by the GAA's Central Appeals Committee (CAC).

Monaghan 0-06 Wexford 0-08

Wexford will be able to call upon the services of star forward Matty Forde for Saturday's All-Ireland SFC qualifier against Monaghan, despite allegations of a stamp on Offaly full-back Shane Sullivan last weekend.

Allstar and Player of the Year accolades have done little to satisfy Mattie Forde’s desire for success. He spoke to Colm O’Connor.

EVER since their breakthrough in the 2001 qualifiers, Westmeath have laboured under the image of a side that folds with the finishing line in sight.

Wexford 0-12 Kildare 0-10

NEITHER Dessie Dolan or Martin Flanagan are on the Westmeath side for Sunday’s O’Byrne Cup final against Meath.

WATERFORD County Board yesterday welcomed the Munster Council’s decision to defer the club championship semi-final between Patrickswell and their county champions, who will be decided in a replay on Saturday.

CIARAN O’HARE hopes to complete a remarkable eight days for Dublin football this weekend.