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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.

Here’s what Paige VanZant ate after her UFC Sacramento weigh-in
Good eating
9 years ago
There may be another UFC lightweight champion by the time Conor McGregor returns
This would be a bad move
9 years ago
Garry Ringrose and Robbie Henshaw get perfect opportunity to finally prove everyone right
The future is now
9 years ago
It wasn’t an easy start but Brian O’Driscoll is evolving into a top rugby pundit
“That was a storm in a teacup”
9 years ago
Simon Zebo sets near impossible target as he heads to Welford Road
If anyone can…
9 years ago
Nate Diaz claims Conor McGregor set an unwanted record at UFC 202
Still angling for the trilogy
9 years ago
Phil Neville made a ballsy claim about Zlatan Ibrahimovic on Match of the Day
Alan Shearer was not having it
9 years ago
Simon Zebo on his respect for Conor McGregor, LeBron James and crashing Citroën Saxos
Having one hell of a year
9 years ago
Dylan Hartley has gotten off ridiculously lightly for striking Sean O’Brien
He has now been suspended for well over a year
9 years ago
Mattie Donnelly has serious competition for the biggest biceps in Irish sport
His crown is under threat
9 years ago
Manchester United are being used to secure another Barcelona star’s new contract
We’ve been here before
9 years ago
Jose Mourinho is getting praised for doing what any sensible manager would do
Stands to logic, surely
9 years ago
The UFC has just created a new world title and fans aren’t happy
UFC 208 gets a title fight
9 years ago
James McCarthy may have sealed a move to Arsenal, by bullying Arsenal into the ground
Pure, undiluted passion
9 years ago
Seamus Coleman’s small yet significant half-time gesture shows he was not backing down to Arsenal
‘This is OUR turf’
9 years ago
Brian O’Driscoll offers straightforward advice to Bundee Aki after his unhappy tweet
‘Feeling pissed’ The Bundee Aki tweet from December 5 has now been deleted but the unhappy sentiment remains. The Kiwi centre completely bought into the Connacht vision sold to him by Pat Lam. At least two clubs were interested in prising Aki away from Connacht before he signed his contract extension but he opted to […]
9 years ago
Connacht down to one fit outhalf as injury crisis gets depressingly real
Disastrous news
9 years ago
IRFU may have to pay Welsh Rugby Union a chunk of 2023 World Cup profits
If Ireland get the tournament, the WRU could make a mint
9 years ago
Jose Aldo and Max Holloway already disagreeing on date for their featherweight unification bout
“He wants to retire, he wants to be a soccer player and now he’s a f**king matchmaker”
9 years ago
Dylan Hartley’s ban for striking Sean O’Brien could be disgracefully short
Madness
9 years ago
EXCLUSIVE: Brian O’Driscoll delivers stunning riposte to Dylan Hartley
No holding back
9 years ago
More good news for Munster as two super signings set to be confirmed
Things are looking up
9 years ago
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson have torn into each other on Twitter
We’re thinking March 2017
9 years ago
Munster dominate best XV as Irish provinces revive European glory days
Back with a bang
9 years ago
Tony Ferguson makes novel suggestion to keep lightweight division interesting while Conor McGregor is away
Would Dana White go for it though?
9 years ago
Diarmuid Connolly perfectly captures experience of being a modern half forward
A dying breed
9 years ago
This day last year, Munster looked irretrievably lost. Now, absolutely anything is possible
What a turnaround
9 years ago
Will Greenwood sensibly throws underrated Irish star into Lions conversation
Well deserved too
9 years ago
James Haskell is not dead and he has recorded a video message to emphatically prove it
Hands off Haskell 2016!
9 years ago
Gareth Steenson had a class response to apologetic Nigel Owens
That escalated quickly
9 years ago
There are two extremely exciting options for Katie Taylor’s next fight
Either would be fantastic
9 years ago
Raft of injuries for Irish provinces ahead of Champions Cup return fixtures
Heavy toll
9 years ago
WATCH: Jon Jones wants Chael Sonnen next after defeating UFC veteran Dan Henderson
Excellent competitive return for ‘Bones’
9 years ago
Anthony Joshua vs. Wladimir Klitschko confirmed for Wembley Stadium
That’ll do
9 years ago
Michael Conlan leads tributes as Katie Taylor makes another emphatic statement
Job definitely done
9 years ago
WATCH: Fight fans couldn’t believe Katie Taylor’s opponent kissing her mid-fight
What just happened?!
9 years ago
“If it was in the memory of Anthony Foley then he would be a very proud man this evening”
Leicester Tigers coach pays tribute to Munster
9 years ago
Here’s why Munster may be able to keep Jaco Taute past January
“It’s something I am thinking of” Rassie Erasmus told us
9 years ago
Right, no messing around, Munster simply NEED to keep Jaco Taute
Another huge, huge game
9 years ago
CJ Stander was tipped for the Lions tonight and here’s exactly why
Damn, damn impressive
9 years ago
Brian O’Driscoll delivers withering verdict on Dylan Hartley’s Lions chances
He witnessed the brutality first hand
9 years ago
WATCH: Ronan O’Gara wasn’t the only one in stitches after Tadhg Furlong’s hilarious interview
A very ‘merry’ Irish fan crashed it
9 years ago
Dylan Hartley acts like a pure thug and everybody wants to talk about one thing
They have a point
9 years ago
Evan Regan sends brilliant tweet to mark Alan Dillon’s wedding
Mayo humour
9 years ago
WATCH: Dylan Hartley sent off for absolutely sickening attack on Sean O’Brien
Straight red
9 years ago
WATCH: Joey Carbery did not last long after this worrying ankle twist
Leinster are already without Johnny Sexton
9 years ago
Serious GAA and soccer fall-out up north as Derry City are sent to Donegal
Has divided a lot of people
9 years ago
Conor Murray won’t get many better opportunities to grasp the Lions No.9 jersey than this Saturday
Warren will be watching
9 years ago
Max Holloway and John Kavanagh quick to respond to Anthony Petttis’ missed weight cut
Botch-job
9 years ago
We got too smart with Pat Lam’s contract, now he’s off to England
IRFU dug its own hole
9 years ago

Here’s what Paige VanZant ate after her UFC Sacramento weigh-in

There may be another UFC lightweight champion by the time Conor McGregor returns

Garry Ringrose and Robbie Henshaw get perfect opportunity to finally prove everyone right

It wasn’t an easy start but Brian O’Driscoll is evolving into a top rugby pundit

Simon Zebo sets near impossible target as he heads to Welford Road

Nate Diaz claims Conor McGregor set an unwanted record at UFC 202

Phil Neville made a ballsy claim about Zlatan Ibrahimovic on Match of the Day

Simon Zebo on his respect for Conor McGregor, LeBron James and crashing Citroën Saxos

Dylan Hartley has gotten off ridiculously lightly for striking Sean O’Brien

Mattie Donnelly has serious competition for the biggest biceps in Irish sport

Manchester United are being used to secure another Barcelona star’s new contract

Jose Mourinho is getting praised for doing what any sensible manager would do

The UFC has just created a new world title and fans aren’t happy

James McCarthy may have sealed a move to Arsenal, by bullying Arsenal into the ground

Seamus Coleman’s small yet significant half-time gesture shows he was not backing down to Arsenal

Brian O’Driscoll offers straightforward advice to Bundee Aki after his unhappy tweet

Connacht down to one fit outhalf as injury crisis gets depressingly real

IRFU may have to pay Welsh Rugby Union a chunk of 2023 World Cup profits

Jose Aldo and Max Holloway already disagreeing on date for their featherweight unification bout

Dylan Hartley’s ban for striking Sean O’Brien could be disgracefully short

EXCLUSIVE: Brian O’Driscoll delivers stunning riposte to Dylan Hartley

More good news for Munster as two super signings set to be confirmed

Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson have torn into each other on Twitter

Munster dominate best XV as Irish provinces revive European glory days

Tony Ferguson makes novel suggestion to keep lightweight division interesting while Conor McGregor is away

Diarmuid Connolly perfectly captures experience of being a modern half forward

This day last year, Munster looked irretrievably lost. Now, absolutely anything is possible

Will Greenwood sensibly throws underrated Irish star into Lions conversation

James Haskell is not dead and he has recorded a video message to emphatically prove it

Gareth Steenson had a class response to apologetic Nigel Owens

There are two extremely exciting options for Katie Taylor’s next fight

Raft of injuries for Irish provinces ahead of Champions Cup return fixtures

WATCH: Jon Jones wants Chael Sonnen next after defeating UFC veteran Dan Henderson

Anthony Joshua vs. Wladimir Klitschko confirmed for Wembley Stadium

Michael Conlan leads tributes as Katie Taylor makes another emphatic statement

WATCH: Fight fans couldn’t believe Katie Taylor’s opponent kissing her mid-fight

“If it was in the memory of Anthony Foley then he would be a very proud man this evening”

Here’s why Munster may be able to keep Jaco Taute past January

Right, no messing around, Munster simply NEED to keep Jaco Taute

CJ Stander was tipped for the Lions tonight and here’s exactly why

Brian O’Driscoll delivers withering verdict on Dylan Hartley’s Lions chances

WATCH: Ronan O’Gara wasn’t the only one in stitches after Tadhg Furlong’s hilarious interview

Dylan Hartley acts like a pure thug and everybody wants to talk about one thing

Evan Regan sends brilliant tweet to mark Alan Dillon’s wedding

WATCH: Dylan Hartley sent off for absolutely sickening attack on Sean O’Brien

WATCH: Joey Carbery did not last long after this worrying ankle twist

Serious GAA and soccer fall-out up north as Derry City are sent to Donegal

Conor Murray won’t get many better opportunities to grasp the Lions No.9 jersey than this Saturday

Max Holloway and John Kavanagh quick to respond to Anthony Petttis’ missed weight cut

We got too smart with Pat Lam’s contract, now he’s off to England