Wilson Waweru scored the only goal of the match
Shane Keegan's side were 1-nil winners away to Wexford last night.
Ronan Coughlan's 33rd goal of the season gave Waterford the lead away to Athlone, but they had to settle for a 1-1 draw.
Both second legs will be played on Saturday.
Two Injuries And Possible Suspensions For Ireland Ahead Of Saturday's Game With Japan
McCloskey is a major doubt while Beirne faces a disciplinary hearing this week.
Lunchtime Sports Update
Keeping you up to date on GAA, soccer and racing.
FloMAX Liffey Celtics Secure First Win In Domino's Women's Super League
It was a narrow 66-65 victory over Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell.
Monday Morning Sports Update
Keeping you up to date on GAA, soccer and racing.
Sunday Mornings Sports Update
Keeping you up to date on soccer, rugby, golf and racing.
Grangenolvin And Sallins Victories In The Leinster Club Championship Yesterday
Today Baltinglass play Athy in The Club Senior Football Championship from 1:30pm.
Friday Evening Golf Update
Tom McKibbin will take a two-shot lead into the weekend's at golf's Hong Kong Open.
Former Dublin Player Jason Sherlock Joins Roscommon Management Team
He was added last night to new manager Mark Dowd's backroom team.
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