The first ever Tailteann Cup winning skipper has retired from inter-county football.

Westmeath full back Kevin Maguire lifted the inaugural Tailteann Cup on the steps of the Hogan Stand back in 2002 to send the county into raptures.

Maguire was a stalwart in maroon and white one of the most highly rated number threes around. Maguire won a Division 3 League title in 2019.

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The Caulry club man will be a massive loss to Dessie Dolan’s successor as Westmeath boss, amid speculation that there could be more retirements in the Lake County.

Westmeath have fought hard across the last two All-Ireland series after using their golden ticket for winning the Tailteann Cup well, but they haven’t managed to record a victory yet,

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