Reigning All-Ireland Club SFC Champions St. Brigid's advanced in Connacht; St. Loman's and Newtown Blues claimed first round wins in Leinster; while Castlebar Mitchells, Kingdom Kerry Gaels, Rathnew and St Martin's claimed county title wins, following today's Senior Club Football action.

The Wexford County Board and the Gaelic Players Association have reacted quickly to condemn an incident of racism in a club match.

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.

Wexford attacker Mattie Forde knows that his side will have to improve on their scoring rate if they are to dethrone Dublin in the Leinster SFC final in three weeks' time.