Wicklow prepares for Tailteann Cup final against Down this weekend
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 3:38 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Oisin McConville, manager of Wicklow, aims to secure his first trophy in inter-county management as the team faces Down in the Tailteann Cup final at Croke Park on Saturday at 15:30 BST. Wicklow reached the final after notable victories over Limerick, Tipperary, Antrim, and Offaly. McConville highlighted the potential of the Tailteann Cup as a stepping stone, referencing the successes of previous winners. Down, the 2024 champions, present a significant challenge, having advanced after defeating Fermanagh in the semifinals.
- •Wicklow aims to capture the Tailteann Cup in Croke Park.
- •McConville has led Wicklow to final in his fourth season.
- •Wicklow has shown resilience in previous matches.
- •Down has experience, competing in their third Tailteann Cup final.
- 3:38 PMBBC Sport — McConville urges Wicklow to meet the moment in final
"Wicklow manager Oisin McConville hopes this weekend's Tailteann Cup final against Down proves a launchpad for the county as he chases his first trophy in inter-county management.
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