Paul Phibbs ensured Mick O’Dwyer’s reign as Wicklow manager got off to a winning start as he slotted home an injury-time goal at Aughrim.

Wicklow were hopelessly outclassed as three-goal Monaghan eased through to the second round of the All-Ireland SFC qualifiers at Clones.

Wicklow boss John O'Leary has been forced to reinstate defender Brendan O hAnnaidh in his team because of an injury crisis.

Wicklow boss John O'Leary has been boosted by the inclusion of star Rathnew players Tommy Gill and Barry Mernagh in his O'Byrne Cup lineup.