 In June 2012, he played in the half-forward line in the quarter-final of the Ulster Senior Football Championship at Brewster Park, a defeat to Down.In January 2012, he played in the Dr. McKenna Cup, and also played in four matches in the National Football League.Described as a "superstar" footballer, Maguire captained Lisnaskea Emmetts to the 2011 All-Ireland Intermediate Club Football Championship.