Kildare forward Flynn could make unlikely injury return for Lilywhites' Leinster semi-final against Meath

Kildare forward Neill Flynn stands an outside chance of playing some part in next weekend’s Leinster semi-final against Meath, just over three weeks after suffering a Grade 2 hamstring tear.

Kildare manager Cian O’Neill confirmed that Flynn was making remarkable progress in his recovery from the injury that he suffered while on a warm weather training camp with the senior panel in Portugal towards the end of May, and he stands a chance of playing against the Royals as Kildare seek to make a Leinster final for the first time since 2009.

“Neill is doing really well; probably better than we expected in terms of his recovery, so he’ll push for inclusion on the squad for the weekend,” said O’Neill.

“It may not happen, and we’re not going to force him if he’s not 100 per cent, but he’s definitely a couple of weeks ahead of schedule.

“It’ll be a next weekend decision,” he explained.

The manager confirmed that Flynn would not be taking part in the A v B game that was taking place in St Conleth’s Park on Saturday evening, but he will check on the Maynooth man’s fitness before next Saturday’s game in O’Connor Park, Tullamore.

Meanwhile, Ben McCormack is making good progress following surgery on his fractured ankle. The Sarsfields clubman is back doing light jogging and cycling, but he will certainly not feature against Meath next weekend.