Niall McNamee still dealing with after-effects of ‘scary’ 2019 concussion

Niall McNamee: "It's important for people to be able to come forward and seek that bit of help and support." Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Veteran Offaly footballer Niall McNamee has revealed the full extent of the ‘scary’ concussion he suffered in 2019, admitting he’s only now returning to normal.

The prolific forward suffered the brain injury playing for his club Rhode and recalled how at one stage afterwards he burst into tears for no apparent reason on his couch at home.