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The Championship: Plunkett & McNamee preview weekend

On this week's The Championship, Damian Lawlor is joined by Séamus Cheddar Plunkett, Conor Glass and Niall McNamme to look ahead to a massive weekend of hurling and football action.

Football • 28 Apr 23

Niall McNamee scored 1-22 in four matches as Offaly reached the Tailteann Cup semi-finals

'Traditionalist' McNamee hails Tailteann Cup's impact

Niall McNamee held reservations about the Tailteann Cup but said the buy-in from players and supporters convinced him that the tournament could be a success.

Football • 08 Jul 22

Niall McNamee remains faithful to the Offaly cause

Offaly's McNamee still going strong, still adapting

Evergreen Niall McNamee on making sure his game is up to the demands of inter-county football.

GAA • 03 Nov 20

Hugh McFadden jumps for joy as Donegal beat Tyrone in the Ulster football championship

Six talking points from football championship throw-in

Mickey Harte facing calls to go, the importance of winter goals, defending leads and the brilliance of Sam Mulroy are just some of the htalking points on the opening weekend of the All-Ireland football championship.

Football • 02 Nov 20

The resumption of the inter-county scene is finally upon us

WhatsApps and walkovers - The new inter-county bubble

Declan Whooley spoke to Offaly star Niall McNamee and Carlow's Sean Lawlor to get a better understanding of what a return to inter-county training has looked like from a players' perspective.

Football • 17 Oct 20

Niall McNamee: 'It's a deep feeling there within the club'

McNamee airs pride as Rhode lift some of the 'sadness'

Niall McNamee hailed the spirit and togetherness of Rhode after winning his 11th Offaly club title on Sunday, the victory allowing the village to rejoice after the "sadness" of jockey Pat Smullen's passing.

GAA • 05 Oct 20

Niall McNamee made his senior Offaly debut in 2003 and announced his retirement following the All-Ireland qualifier defeat to Cavan in 2017

Offaly boost with Niall McNamee set for return

Offaly manager John Maughan has been dealt a major boost with forward Niall McNamee making a U-turn on his decision to retire from inter-county football.

GAA • 29 Jan 19

WATCH: Promoting good mental health via sport

As part of the Big Picture campaign, Evanne Ní Chuilinn introduces an RTÉ Sport discussion on the role sport can play in promoting good mental health and wellbeing.

GAA • 25 Apr 18

McNamee has announced his Offaly retirement

Faithful County's McNamee announces his retirement

Niall McNamee has announced his retirement from inter-county football. The former Offaly captain played in the 2006 Leinster final and earned an All Star nominee that year.

GAA • 29 Aug 17

Niall McNamee