O'Brien to make Model return

Horeswood half-back Leigh O'Brien will end his 18-month absence from inter-county football when Wexford entertain Wicklow in the first round of the O'Byrne Cup on Thursday night.

O'Brien has been given the nod by new Wexford boss Paul Bealin to resume his career with the Model men after opting out last year. He last appeared in purple and gold against Derry in an All-Ireland SFC qualifier in July 2004.