Wexford give new boss Power a lift

Wexford 1-13 Carlow IT 0-13: Wexford recorded their first victory under new manager David Power when they saw off a stiff Carlow IT challenge in this O’Byrne Cup game in St Patrick’s Park, Enniscorthy.

Playing with a strong first-half wind, Wexford dominated the opening quarter 1-4 to 0-0, their 13th minute goal scored ny corner-forward Dermot Flood and led 1-5 to 0-4 at the interval.

Carlow IT opened the second-half impressively with two Tom Sheils points to reduce the deficit to two points but it was Wexford who managed to regain the initiative with Kevin O’Grady and Dermot Flood responding with points.