Wexford SHC: Class of Diarmuid O'Keeffe and Lee Chin to the fore in opening round

Lee Chin of Faythe Harriers scores a goal for his side during the Wexford County Senior Hurling Championship Group B Round 1 match between Ferns St Aidan's and Faythe Harriers at Bellefield in Enniscorthy, Wexford. Picture: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

A clinical display from Wexford inter-county player, Diarmuid O'Keeffe, inspired St. Anne's to a deserved 1-25 to 3-17 victory over Rathnure in a thrilling Wexford senior hurling championship first-round tie at Bellefield.

An AJ Redmond goal along with points from Rory Higgins gave Rathnure a 1-12 to 0-11 interval lead, with three points from Liam Óg McGovern and five from O'Keeffe keeping last year's beaten finalists in touch.