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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.

Munster to lose Jaco Taute next month but find long-term, Irish replacement
One out, one in
9 years ago
Dick Clerkin’s story of cutting ties with Monaghan will make every man think twice before retiring
Spoken so eloquently
9 years ago
Keith Wood on the moment he knew Sean O’Brien was God damn ready to cause a scene
No messing about
9 years ago
Shane Long’s daily routine as a new father sounds wearying
Determined to play his part
9 years ago
Chances of Garry Ringrose Australia start are receding
All rests on one man
9 years ago
You wouldn’t envy Joe Schmidt’s two big decisions this week
Make or break stuff
9 years ago
“We will defend Sam” – New Zealand arrive in France with nagging Irish hangover
They are not backing down
9 years ago
One of New Zealand’s toughest rugby critics was very complimentary about four Irish players
Didn’t make much of Rory Best’s chat
9 years ago
Jose Mourinho drops the act and finally admits the truth about Wayne Rooney
At last
9 years ago
New Zealand newspaper runs exposé on RTÉ reporter Clare McNamara after tense Steve Hansen interview
Davy Fitz was dragged into it too
9 years ago
‘It’s not intimidating as you think’ – Garry Ringrose on FINALLY facing New Zealand
Stood up well
9 years ago
Updated Ireland vs. New Zealand match stats further add to Sean O’Brien tragedy
He’s back baby
9 years ago
Too little, too late as New Zealand stars cited for dangerous play
Thanks for nothing
9 years ago
Rugby player suffers worst finger injury ever, bone pops out, he wants to play on
‘GRAPHIC AS HELL’ alert
9 years ago
The Ireland team we want to see start against Australia
This would set pulses racing
9 years ago
Steve Hansen reveals Ireland’s major defensive flaw that New Zealand happily exploited
He spotted something
9 years ago
‘Fit’ or not, Ireland should not start Johnny Sexton next weekend
Running repairs
9 years ago
WATCH: How did we miss this concussion-inducing hit on CJ Stander?
Another one the officials missed
9 years ago
Ireland receive World Cup rankings boost despite All Blacks defeat
Silver lining
9 years ago
Jamie Heaslip did not deserve to lose tonight, he was too damned good
Immense performance
9 years ago
WATCH: Steve Hansen’s post-match interview with RTÉ was simply incredible
Fair play to Claire McNamara
9 years ago
Rory Best reveals what he said to the referee after New Zealand’s controversial last try
Heartbreaking stuff
9 years ago
Bloody heroes Jamie Heaslip and Tadhg Furlong top our Irish player ratings
Two men that stood the hell up
9 years ago
New Zealand hit Ireland high, hard and often to gain their revenge
Brutal, relentless stuff
9 years ago
26 undeniable reasons Ireland can defeat New Zealand
Heads high. Hearts soaring.
9 years ago
David Pocock on getting the equivalent of a bike chain inserted into his broken hand
Like something from Terminator
9 years ago
Khabib Nurmagomedov unwisely uses Jose Aldo tactic to get Conor McGregor fight
Has not thought this one through
9 years ago
WATCH: Joe Rogan’s revelation about first Nate Diaz fight only increases our respect for Conor McGregor
“Here’s a little thing that a lot of people don’t even know”
9 years ago
Absolutely devastating news for Neil Seery as opponent pulls out of UFC Belfast
What a blow
9 years ago
You can tell we’ve gotten under New Zealand’s skin after reading this Kiwi match preview
“No more than whipping boys”
9 years ago
Tyron Woodley wants to fight again before the end of the year
UFC 207 could be even bigger
9 years ago
Robbie Keane releases poignant, defiant farewell after leaving LA Galaxy
What a ride
9 years ago
Johnny Sexton explains what makes this Ireland side different from the rest
Biggest test is yet to come
9 years ago
By God, Simon Zebo spoke today like a man ready to make history again
He’s ready Goddammit
9 years ago
WATCH: Joe Schmidt was well prepared for a question on Ireland being favourites against New Zealand
Perfect response
9 years ago
Joe Schmidt explains crucial changes he made to Ireland’s squad
Frank answers
9 years ago
Joe Schmidt makes one change to his team of All Black beaters and it is a brilliant one
Fire with fire
9 years ago
WATCH: Conor McGregor and John Kavanagh’s first exchange straight after history was made
Some journey
9 years ago
Three irrefutable reasons Conor McGregor has risen from UFC star to a true global icon
The world over, they are bowing down
9 years ago
Steve Hansen makes scarcely believable claim ahead of Ireland vs. New Zealand
Depending on your state of mind
9 years ago
Conor McGregor soars in UFC pound-for-pound rankings but still can’t get past one man
He won’t be happy
9 years ago
New Zealand name ridiculously strong team to face Ireland
If this isn’t a full strength All Blacks team, we don’t know what is
9 years ago
WATCH: Conor McGregor names his price to box Floyd Mayweather
It ain’t cheap
9 years ago
Ireland’s expected team to face New Zealand fills us with giddy hope
We couldn’t do it again… could we?
9 years ago
Jon Jones identifies major flaw that could win Conor McGregor a third UFC belt
He’s spotted something
9 years ago
WATCH: Dressing room footage shows how Conor McGregor prepared for UFC history
Here’s how it all went down in New York
9 years ago
Tyron Woodley reveals what he was saying to Stephen Thompson during their UFC 205 battle
Amazing stuff
9 years ago
Conor McGregor’s shots look even more devastating in slow motion
Crunch
9 years ago
WATCH: Floyd Mayweather criticism gets suitable response from Conor McGregor
Was not impressed
9 years ago
New date for Munster’s postponed Champions Cup clash appears to be set
Return to Paris
9 years ago

Munster to lose Jaco Taute next month but find long-term, Irish replacement

Dick Clerkin’s story of cutting ties with Monaghan will make every man think twice before retiring

Keith Wood on the moment he knew Sean O’Brien was God damn ready to cause a scene

Shane Long’s daily routine as a new father sounds wearying

Chances of Garry Ringrose Australia start are receding

You wouldn’t envy Joe Schmidt’s two big decisions this week

“We will defend Sam” – New Zealand arrive in France with nagging Irish hangover

One of New Zealand’s toughest rugby critics was very complimentary about four Irish players

Jose Mourinho drops the act and finally admits the truth about Wayne Rooney

New Zealand newspaper runs exposé on RTÉ reporter Clare McNamara after tense Steve Hansen interview

‘It’s not intimidating as you think’ – Garry Ringrose on FINALLY facing New Zealand

Updated Ireland vs. New Zealand match stats further add to Sean O’Brien tragedy

Too little, too late as New Zealand stars cited for dangerous play

Rugby player suffers worst finger injury ever, bone pops out, he wants to play on

The Ireland team we want to see start against Australia

Steve Hansen reveals Ireland’s major defensive flaw that New Zealand happily exploited

‘Fit’ or not, Ireland should not start Johnny Sexton next weekend

WATCH: How did we miss this concussion-inducing hit on CJ Stander?

Ireland receive World Cup rankings boost despite All Blacks defeat

Jamie Heaslip did not deserve to lose tonight, he was too damned good

WATCH: Steve Hansen’s post-match interview with RTÉ was simply incredible

Rory Best reveals what he said to the referee after New Zealand’s controversial last try

Bloody heroes Jamie Heaslip and Tadhg Furlong top our Irish player ratings

New Zealand hit Ireland high, hard and often to gain their revenge

26 undeniable reasons Ireland can defeat New Zealand

David Pocock on getting the equivalent of a bike chain inserted into his broken hand

Khabib Nurmagomedov unwisely uses Jose Aldo tactic to get Conor McGregor fight

WATCH: Joe Rogan’s revelation about first Nate Diaz fight only increases our respect for Conor McGregor

Absolutely devastating news for Neil Seery as opponent pulls out of UFC Belfast

You can tell we’ve gotten under New Zealand’s skin after reading this Kiwi match preview

Tyron Woodley wants to fight again before the end of the year

Robbie Keane releases poignant, defiant farewell after leaving LA Galaxy

Johnny Sexton explains what makes this Ireland side different from the rest

By God, Simon Zebo spoke today like a man ready to make history again

WATCH: Joe Schmidt was well prepared for a question on Ireland being favourites against New Zealand

Joe Schmidt explains crucial changes he made to Ireland’s squad

Joe Schmidt makes one change to his team of All Black beaters and it is a brilliant one

WATCH: Conor McGregor and John Kavanagh’s first exchange straight after history was made

Three irrefutable reasons Conor McGregor has risen from UFC star to a true global icon

Steve Hansen makes scarcely believable claim ahead of Ireland vs. New Zealand

Conor McGregor soars in UFC pound-for-pound rankings but still can’t get past one man

New Zealand name ridiculously strong team to face Ireland

WATCH: Conor McGregor names his price to box Floyd Mayweather

Ireland’s expected team to face New Zealand fills us with giddy hope

Jon Jones identifies major flaw that could win Conor McGregor a third UFC belt

WATCH: Dressing room footage shows how Conor McGregor prepared for UFC history

Tyron Woodley reveals what he was saying to Stephen Thompson during their UFC 205 battle

Conor McGregor’s shots look even more devastating in slow motion

WATCH: Floyd Mayweather criticism gets suitable response from Conor McGregor

New date for Munster’s postponed Champions Cup clash appears to be set