Sligo got their Tailteann Cup campaign off to a winning start this afternoon.

It wasn’t plain sailing for Tony McEntee’s side who were a point down at half time at home.

Sligo finished with 14 men due to a black card, but managed to hold on for a six point victory.

Goals came from Mikey Gordon and Alan McLoughlin, the latter finishing with 1-5.

A bit like the Mayo hurlers, Sligo had a fine spread of scorers – all six starting forwards and five starting defenders chipped in.

Full time from Markievicz Park:

Sligo 2-21 Wexford 2-15