Resurgent Wicklow poised to punch big holes in Tailteann Cup - Enda McGinley

Resurgent Wicklow could have a big say in the Tailteann Cup after a memorable Leinster campaign that saw the Garden County squeezed out of a semi-final spot, according to RTÉ GAA analyst Enda McGinley.

A week after edging out Division 3 champions Westmeath at O'Moore Park, Oisin McConville's side returned to the venue and lost a dramatic encounter to Kildare on Sunday, with the Lilywhites prevailing on a 0-16 to 1-12 scoreline.

Jack Sargent fisted over a 75th-minute winning point as Kildare booked a place in a Leinster SFC semi-final, but only after a crazy injury time period when they almost let the game slip from their grasp.

Kildare led by four points with five minutes of normal time remaining, but Wicklow sub Oisin McGraynor's contribution of 1-01 drew the side's level.

Sargent had the final say in the contest with the decisive score, with McConville describing the defat afterwards as "sickening".

Speaking on the RTÉ GAA podcast, former Tyrone footballer Enda McGinley says that as impressive as Wicklow’s championship form has been, the development of the team may be better served in the Tailteann Cup.

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"They got off to a very bad start in the league and got relegated, but pulled off a really good win (against Westmeath) and followed it up by going toe-to-toe with Kildare," he said.

"Yes they missed their chance, but they are a Division 4 side, so do they really want to fall into the Sam Maguire stage?

"They will say yes, but I think they can look forward to the Tailteann Cup,