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Patrick McCarry

Pat McCarry has been working in journalism since 2003 and, before coming to JOE, has written for outlets such as The Guardian, Sunday Tribune, Press Association, Irish Independent, The42 and more. He has been covering sport extensively since 2009, with particular focus on rugby, football and golf.

WATCH: Darren Sweetnam embodied Munster’s dogged display with this late, try-saving tackle
Not now. Not today
10 years ago
Poignant image of Donnacha Ryan paying private tribute to Anthony Foley after Munster victory
This was for you
10 years ago
WATCH: Fields of Athenry reverberates through Belfast as Ulster stand up for the Munster man
Amazing scenes
10 years ago
‘My heart is with Olive, Tony and Dan’ – Emotional CJ Stander breaks down after memorable Munster victory
Fitting tribute
10 years ago
Wherever souls go, we hope they gathered round Anthony Foley to behold Munster’s manic, magical tribute.
Emotional afternoon in Limerick
10 years ago
66 seconds of sheer Munster brilliance has Thomond Park on its feet
Just what they needed
10 years ago
Brave Dundalk denied as Zenit St Petersburg come from behind to deny famous victory
What a performance! It’s hard to know where this would have stood in the pantheon of great Irish footballing performances but there are many who would say it would have been in the top one. As dusk settled in Tallaght, Dundalk heaved against the mighty Russians and the millions upon millions that back their journey. […]
10 years ago
Jose Mourinho’s comments on star signing only yesterday will surely frustrate fans
What a difference a day makes
10 years ago
Manchester United fan has perfect response to Liverpool ‘park the bus’ claims
It’s getting nasty
10 years ago
Ken McGrath reveals what Diarmuid O’Sulluvan said to him after the 2004 Munster final classic
Something else
10 years ago
Ireland and Belgium drop in Fifa rankings despite winning all four games this month
It’s crazy
10 years ago
Coach tells incredible story about Jose Aldo staying next door to Conor McGregor
Thin walls
10 years ago
Clermont fans planning the classiest of tributes to old foe Anthony Foley
Lovely gesture
10 years ago
UFC’s featherweight division could be thrown into chaos after Jose Aldo meeting with Dana White
Sticking to his word
10 years ago
‘To talk to him, to be in his presence, was a dream come true’ – Peter O’Mahony on Anthony Foley
Lovely tribute to Axel
10 years ago
Anthony Foley would have been proud of Peter O’Mahony today but he wouldn’t have believed the circumstances either
Tough day in Limerick
10 years ago
Munster captain Peter O’Mahony battles through tears and heartache to pay tribute to Anthony Foley
Fronted up for Axel
10 years ago
The look of pure awe on Liverpool and United players’ faces in that incredible David De Gea image
Players could not believe it
10 years ago
No matter how unbeatable David De Gea becomes, he will always be in awe of Gigi Buffon
He’s already damn good
10 years ago
One of Kerry GAA’s next big stars is moving to Australia
Let’s hope it is not for too long
10 years ago
Leinster’s John Fogarty got a much needed laugh out of one scarcely believable Anthony Foley feat
The definition of smart
10 years ago
Rugby brotherhood stronger than ever with rival province’s tributes to Anthony Foley
Lovely gestures
10 years ago
Leinster’s latest fitness bulletin has the Sean O’Brien update we’ve been waiting for
No Rhys Ruddock though
10 years ago
Dillon Danis clears up nonsense rumour of Conor McGregor getting knocked out in training
He should know
10 years ago
Alan Quinlan Usual Suspects story sums up Anthony Foley’s wicked sense of humour
Glint in his eye
10 years ago
Rory O’Carroll set to miss Dublin’s three-in-a-row quest
Big loss
10 years ago
Gary Neville couldn’t resist sharing a remarkable image of Jose Mourinho’s less than hostile Anfield welcome
Welcome to Anfield. No, really.
10 years ago
Ireland’s best XV after a weekend of exciting highs and devastating lows
Two provinces dominate
10 years ago
English vendetta against Eoin Morgan continues after Dubliner’s terrorism stance
Poorly timed tweet did not help
10 years ago
If you needed a man to step up and make that one, crucial play, Anthony Foley was that man
A self-made legend
10 years ago
WATCH: Munster fans in Paris pay tribute to Anthony Foley with spine-tingling Fields of Athenry rendition
One of their own
10 years ago
Rugby world shocked as news of Anthony Foley’s death breaks
“He took up that ball and took Munster Rugby to places they never dreamed they would be.” Stuart Barnes summed up the legacy of Anthony ‘Axel’ Foley on Munster Rugby following his tragic, sudden passing at the age of 42. Foley passed away in a Parisian hotel, last night, where the Munster team was staying […]
10 years ago
Irish rugby in mourning after tragic passing of Anthony Foley
This has come out of the blue. Munster’s Champions Cup game with Racing 92 has been postponed after the awful news of Anthony Foley’s passing last night. The Munster coach, 42, passed away at the team’s hotel in Paris and has left the squad, and his family, in a state of shock. Very sad news: […]
10 years ago
Even the Toulouse Twitter account predicted Connacht’s remarkable comeback
They knew it was coming
10 years ago
We never knew Cristiano Ronaldo loved Conor McGregor this much
Similar personalities
10 years ago
Anything is possible and Connacht are happy to teach us that all over again
An inspirational bunch
10 years ago
Bundee Aki empties every last ounce of himself in stunning Connacht victory
What a win
10 years ago
WATCH: Just try not to fall in love with Connacht after this sensational Champions Cup try
Connacht… Je t’aime
10 years ago
Leinster send a message to European rivals with dominant victory
Superb performance
10 years ago
Raging Cork fan defends his people after “unacceptable” Munster claims
A debate has been sparked
10 years ago
Conor McGregor offers most interesting theory on Jose Aldo’s UFC dispute yet
The Brazilian says he won’t fight again
10 years ago
Conor McGregor speaks openly about his new training routine
Back to his roots
10 years ago
If this claim about Munster and Cork fans is true, God help us
People’s Republic of Apathy
10 years ago
Latest Champions Cup fixture revamp makes very little sense
So long momentum
10 years ago
Here are your province’s realistic chances for Champions Cup glory
Let’s do this
10 years ago
“We didn’t want to be the whipping boys of Irish rugby any longer” – How one European victory gave Connacht belief
Crazy few years
10 years ago
Marc Ó Sé tells fantastic story about confronting Kerry boss Eamon Fitzmaurice
Wise heads
10 years ago
WATCH: Kevin Doyle scores diving header you’d usually see in comic books
Heroic stuff
10 years ago
WATCH: Dana White wholeheartedly enjoys skit on Conor McGregor needing media training
He was loving it
10 years ago
Former Clontarf scrum-half hoping to team up with Dan Carter to defeat Munster
Ronan O’Gara impressed at his progress
10 years ago

WATCH: Darren Sweetnam embodied Munster’s dogged display with this late, try-saving tackle

Poignant image of Donnacha Ryan paying private tribute to Anthony Foley after Munster victory

WATCH: Fields of Athenry reverberates through Belfast as Ulster stand up for the Munster man

‘My heart is with Olive, Tony and Dan’ – Emotional CJ Stander breaks down after memorable Munster victory

Wherever souls go, we hope they gathered round Anthony Foley to behold Munster’s manic, magical tribute.

66 seconds of sheer Munster brilliance has Thomond Park on its feet

Brave Dundalk denied as Zenit St Petersburg come from behind to deny famous victory

Jose Mourinho’s comments on star signing only yesterday will surely frustrate fans

Manchester United fan has perfect response to Liverpool ‘park the bus’ claims

Ken McGrath reveals what Diarmuid O’Sulluvan said to him after the 2004 Munster final classic

Ireland and Belgium drop in Fifa rankings despite winning all four games this month

Coach tells incredible story about Jose Aldo staying next door to Conor McGregor

Clermont fans planning the classiest of tributes to old foe Anthony Foley

UFC’s featherweight division could be thrown into chaos after Jose Aldo meeting with Dana White

‘To talk to him, to be in his presence, was a dream come true’ – Peter O’Mahony on Anthony Foley

Anthony Foley would have been proud of Peter O’Mahony today but he wouldn’t have believed the circumstances either

Munster captain Peter O’Mahony battles through tears and heartache to pay tribute to Anthony Foley

The look of pure awe on Liverpool and United players’ faces in that incredible David De Gea image

No matter how unbeatable David De Gea becomes, he will always be in awe of Gigi Buffon

One of Kerry GAA’s next big stars is moving to Australia

Leinster’s John Fogarty got a much needed laugh out of one scarcely believable Anthony Foley feat

Rugby brotherhood stronger than ever with rival province’s tributes to Anthony Foley

Leinster’s latest fitness bulletin has the Sean O’Brien update we’ve been waiting for

Dillon Danis clears up nonsense rumour of Conor McGregor getting knocked out in training

Alan Quinlan Usual Suspects story sums up Anthony Foley’s wicked sense of humour

Rory O’Carroll set to miss Dublin’s three-in-a-row quest

Gary Neville couldn’t resist sharing a remarkable image of Jose Mourinho’s less than hostile Anfield welcome

Ireland’s best XV after a weekend of exciting highs and devastating lows

English vendetta against Eoin Morgan continues after Dubliner’s terrorism stance

If you needed a man to step up and make that one, crucial play, Anthony Foley was that man

WATCH: Munster fans in Paris pay tribute to Anthony Foley with spine-tingling Fields of Athenry rendition

Rugby world shocked as news of Anthony Foley’s death breaks

Irish rugby in mourning after tragic passing of Anthony Foley

Even the Toulouse Twitter account predicted Connacht’s remarkable comeback

We never knew Cristiano Ronaldo loved Conor McGregor this much

Anything is possible and Connacht are happy to teach us that all over again

Bundee Aki empties every last ounce of himself in stunning Connacht victory

WATCH: Just try not to fall in love with Connacht after this sensational Champions Cup try

Leinster send a message to European rivals with dominant victory

Raging Cork fan defends his people after “unacceptable” Munster claims

Conor McGregor offers most interesting theory on Jose Aldo’s UFC dispute yet

Conor McGregor speaks openly about his new training routine

If this claim about Munster and Cork fans is true, God help us

Latest Champions Cup fixture revamp makes very little sense

Here are your province’s realistic chances for Champions Cup glory

“We didn’t want to be the whipping boys of Irish rugby any longer” – How one European victory gave Connacht belief

Marc Ó Sé tells fantastic story about confronting Kerry boss Eamon Fitzmaurice

WATCH: Kevin Doyle scores diving header you’d usually see in comic books

WATCH: Dana White wholeheartedly enjoys skit on Conor McGregor needing media training

Former Clontarf scrum-half hoping to team up with Dan Carter to defeat Munster