Oisin McConville in frame for Wicklow manager's job

Former Armagh star Oisin McConville may be set to take his first steps into inter-county management with the Wicklow senior footballers.

RTÉ Sport understands that the 46-year-old is the leading contender to take charge for the 2023 season, having previously been part of Ray Dempsey's proposed Mayo managerial ticket.

McConville first co-managed his own club Crossmaglen Rangers - winning two county crowns and Ulster title - and then Seneschalstown in Meath.

He has been over Monaghan senior outfit Iniskeen Grattans since 2020, leading them to consecutive semi-final appearances.

The two-time All-Star, who was a key forward on the Orchard County team that won Sam Maguire in 2002, has also worked extensively as a broadcast analyst and co-commentator for the likes of RTÉ and the BBC since his retirement from playing.

This year, the Garden County were relegated from Division 3 of the Allianz Football League, during which manager Colin Kelly stepped down, citing work commitments.

Alan Costello and Gary Duffy then took over on an interim basis and Wicklow had a decent Leinster campaign, beating Laois before losing to Meath.

In the Tailteann Cup they defeated Waterford but were eliminated in the first round proper by Offaly.

Additional reporting: Damian Lawlor