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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.

The way Ireland and New Zealand are talking about each other would surely fire you up
Wildly different
10 years ago
WATCH: CJ Stander would almost have you convinced Ireland can beat New Zealand
Rousing words
10 years ago
The full, awkward exchange between Jack McGrath and the Kiwi journalists that thought he was Rory Best
Handled it like a champ
10 years ago
Joe Schmidt explains reasons behind his team to face New Zealand
Strong selection
10 years ago
Two Leinster stars set for Test debuts as Ireland name team to face All Blacks
Ready to go
10 years ago
“Maybe they hate the colour black” – All Blacks sensation Julian Savea on Ireland
Dangerman in the extreme
10 years ago
Pure class from All Blacks coach Steve Hansen as he starts press conference with Anthony Foley tribute
Nice touch
10 years ago
Chicago Cubs World Series victory gives hope to Ireland as All Blacks await
Incredible scenes in Cleveland
10 years ago
Joe Schmidt set to confirm one giant surprise in team to face All Blacks
Garry Ringrose set to miss out though
10 years ago
The bench press numbers some of England’s best players are recording are frightening
Making huge strides
10 years ago
Ulster’s post-match dressing room gesture to victorious Munster squad was unqualified class
Crates of beer
10 years ago
Ronan O’Gara predicts big things for Munster’s newest drop goal hero
Can’t blame him
10 years ago
Munster’s ferocity was not a flash in the pan and we’re dealing with a whole new animal now
Gripping encounter
10 years ago
Don’t wait until you are retired to give your honest opinion on Irish-qualified players
Taboo subject
10 years ago
Munster give emphatic signal they are ready to move on after tragic events
Not dwelling
10 years ago
Previously unrecognised benefit of Conor McGregor’s UFC journey finally comes to light
Never got the credit before
10 years ago
The uncapped Irish player that needs to start against New Zealand
Sh** is about to get real
10 years ago
Zach Tuohy reveals his daily routine as an Aussie Rules star
Hard work being talented
10 years ago
WATCH: Jamie Carragher was the real winner of the Manchester derby last night
Poor Phil was speechless
10 years ago
Fans simply could not comprehend how immense Diarmuid Connolly was last night
Sumptuous points off either foot
10 years ago
Latest big-name UFC 205 prediction will only add fuel to Conor McGregor’s fire
“Doubt me now”
10 years ago
22 times Marouane Fellaini watched other people play football
At his leisure
10 years ago
Serious confusion over potentially huge UFC 206 headliner
They couldn’t… could they?
10 years ago
Sean O’Brien offers perfectly reasonable explanation for being pissed off at the weekend
Hungry
10 years ago
Ireland to lose certain starter for All Blacks in Chicago
We don’t need this
10 years ago
WATCH: Bond between Munster and their fans is clear in this moving ‘Fields of Athenry’ footage
Lovely moments
10 years ago
Bundee Aki comment about players chasing money has only heightened our respect for him
Could still play for three countries
10 years ago
Taken out of context, Jose Mourinho’s latest comments would suggest his Manchester life is in turmoil
Honesty not the best policy here
10 years ago
Ireland’s potential November 2017 backline is simply outrageous
Make it then, now
10 years ago
How on earth are we going to cram outrageously in-form CJ Stander into Ireland’s back row?
He needs to play
10 years ago
It’s good to hear one rugby coach is insanely optimistic about Ireland’s chances against New Zealand
God bless you sir
10 years ago
Tyler Bleyendaal’s touching presentation to the Foley family speaks of a man who truly gets Munster
What a bloke
10 years ago
Kieran Donaghy reveals the only apology he ever regrets from his career
‘He said it was the right thing to do’
10 years ago
Philly McMahon has been earning a lot of plaudits for his brave stance on drug addiction
Powerful words, and deeds
10 years ago
If Jose Mourinho wanted rid of Wayne Rooney, he played his hand superbly
Reports suggest he could soon be on his way
10 years ago
Doubt raised over Conor McGregor’s New York debut but fight fans should not worry
Don’t cancel those flights… yet
10 years ago
Bundee Aki signs lucrative deal that will delight all Irish rugby fans
Even Munster ones
10 years ago
Three Irish players that have made strong cases to start against New Zealand
Outstanding few weeks
10 years ago
Manchester United fans are coming up with depressingly desperate solutions to fix their two biggest problems
Surely not
10 years ago
Anthony Foley’s 2014 comments about Tyler Bleyendaal are remarkably moving
His career was hanging by a thread
10 years ago
Munster absolutely dominate Ireland’s best XV after highly charged weekend
So many stepped up
10 years ago
Bond between Conor McGregor and Dillon Danis appears to be growing stronger by the day
“Conor don’t worry, you have better Jiu-Jitsu. You have better everything. Believe in yourself. Believe!” A mere snippet of the passionate urgings from Dillon Danis as Conor McGregor neared the end of his five-round war with Nate Diaz at UFC 202. The New Jersey native and Belfast boxer Conor Wallace were the two main additions […]
10 years ago
CJ Stander speaks passionately about what Munster support meant to the players on Saturday
The 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th…. man
10 years ago
The final answer of Munster’s post-match press briefing was an inspirational mission statement for future success
Rousing words
10 years ago
WATCH: Ronan O’Gara on his emotional return home to say farewell to Axel
“The week has been a blur”
10 years ago
Can Munster keep this ferocity up? We asked the men that matter
If they can, glory awaits
10 years ago
This is what Jose Mourinho reportedly told Antonio Conte at the final whistle
Bad blood
10 years ago
WATCH: Connacht win big in match featuring most obvious bite in rugby history
Getting stuck in
10 years ago
WATCH: Mistakes from Rob Kearney and Jamie Heaslip prove costly
Isa Nacewa spared Leinster’s blushes
10 years ago
Genuine concerns for Johnny Sexton ahead of November Tests
Only lasted 40 minutes
10 years ago

The way Ireland and New Zealand are talking about each other would surely fire you up

WATCH: CJ Stander would almost have you convinced Ireland can beat New Zealand

The full, awkward exchange between Jack McGrath and the Kiwi journalists that thought he was Rory Best

Joe Schmidt explains reasons behind his team to face New Zealand

Two Leinster stars set for Test debuts as Ireland name team to face All Blacks

“Maybe they hate the colour black” – All Blacks sensation Julian Savea on Ireland

Pure class from All Blacks coach Steve Hansen as he starts press conference with Anthony Foley tribute

Chicago Cubs World Series victory gives hope to Ireland as All Blacks await

Joe Schmidt set to confirm one giant surprise in team to face All Blacks

The bench press numbers some of England’s best players are recording are frightening

Ulster’s post-match dressing room gesture to victorious Munster squad was unqualified class

Ronan O’Gara predicts big things for Munster’s newest drop goal hero

Munster’s ferocity was not a flash in the pan and we’re dealing with a whole new animal now

Don’t wait until you are retired to give your honest opinion on Irish-qualified players

Munster give emphatic signal they are ready to move on after tragic events

Previously unrecognised benefit of Conor McGregor’s UFC journey finally comes to light

The uncapped Irish player that needs to start against New Zealand

Zach Tuohy reveals his daily routine as an Aussie Rules star

WATCH: Jamie Carragher was the real winner of the Manchester derby last night

Fans simply could not comprehend how immense Diarmuid Connolly was last night

Latest big-name UFC 205 prediction will only add fuel to Conor McGregor’s fire

22 times Marouane Fellaini watched other people play football

Serious confusion over potentially huge UFC 206 headliner

Sean O’Brien offers perfectly reasonable explanation for being pissed off at the weekend

Ireland to lose certain starter for All Blacks in Chicago

WATCH: Bond between Munster and their fans is clear in this moving ‘Fields of Athenry’ footage

Bundee Aki comment about players chasing money has only heightened our respect for him

Taken out of context, Jose Mourinho’s latest comments would suggest his Manchester life is in turmoil

Ireland’s potential November 2017 backline is simply outrageous

How on earth are we going to cram outrageously in-form CJ Stander into Ireland’s back row?

It’s good to hear one rugby coach is insanely optimistic about Ireland’s chances against New Zealand

Tyler Bleyendaal’s touching presentation to the Foley family speaks of a man who truly gets Munster

Kieran Donaghy reveals the only apology he ever regrets from his career

Philly McMahon has been earning a lot of plaudits for his brave stance on drug addiction

If Jose Mourinho wanted rid of Wayne Rooney, he played his hand superbly

Doubt raised over Conor McGregor’s New York debut but fight fans should not worry

Bundee Aki signs lucrative deal that will delight all Irish rugby fans

Three Irish players that have made strong cases to start against New Zealand

Manchester United fans are coming up with depressingly desperate solutions to fix their two biggest problems

Anthony Foley’s 2014 comments about Tyler Bleyendaal are remarkably moving

Munster absolutely dominate Ireland’s best XV after highly charged weekend

Bond between Conor McGregor and Dillon Danis appears to be growing stronger by the day

CJ Stander speaks passionately about what Munster support meant to the players on Saturday

The final answer of Munster’s post-match press briefing was an inspirational mission statement for future success

WATCH: Ronan O’Gara on his emotional return home to say farewell to Axel

Can Munster keep this ferocity up? We asked the men that matter

This is what Jose Mourinho reportedly told Antonio Conte at the final whistle

WATCH: Connacht win big in match featuring most obvious bite in rugby history

WATCH: Mistakes from Rob Kearney and Jamie Heaslip prove costly

Genuine concerns for Johnny Sexton ahead of November Tests