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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.

Mayo are not blinking as they name extremely strong team to face Dublin
Into the lion’s den
9 years ago
Connacht fan comes up with novel way to use umbrella on wretched night in Galway
Brutal weather out west
9 years ago
Conor McGregor’s comments on Khabib Nurmagomedov after UFC 205 were spot on
He knew…
9 years ago
WATCH: Did Tony Ferguson predict Khabib Nurmagomedov’s weight-cut failure yesterday?
Mole in the camp?
9 years ago
The latest series of Laochra Gael looks could well be the greatest yet
Some absolute legends here
9 years ago
One positional switch in Mayo’s team could cause Dublin all sorts of bother
He’s a familiar face too
9 years ago
Surely Springboks No.8 Pierre Spies has no need to be this ripped
Out and out beast
9 years ago
Stevie McDonnell has a great idea to make GAA exciting again but it will surely never work
Not everyone will agree
9 years ago
Brian Fenton continues to rail against the modern era with a classic skill we need to see more of
Throwback
9 years ago
Ireland’s most underrated player is back but should he replace Garry Ringrose?
Joe Schmidt loves him
9 years ago
One Irish player is virtually “unbackable” to make the Lions squad
And don’t even bother with Johnny Sexton
9 years ago
Three exciting backline additions to Ireland’s Six Nations squad
We’ll take that
9 years ago
Leinster have reportedly signed an Australian international… and he’s a flanker
Surely the last thing they need
9 years ago
Many people feel the ref went easy on Shane Williams in The Toughest Trade
Many of you noticed this
9 years ago
This is the Ireland team that should start against Wales
Three jerseys up for grabs
9 years ago
Damien Duff explains why he twice rejected Liverpool
One that got away… two times
9 years ago
English media name Conor Murray potential Lions captain but there’s a catch
The movement is growing
9 years ago
We’ve found the GAA’s most beautiful jersey… in America
What a gorgeous piece of kit
9 years ago
Steve Bruce makes odd claim after Conor Hourihane’s first Aston Villa goal
Two wins in a row must have gone to his head
9 years ago
Michael Murphy describes major gym routine differences between GAA and rugby
Hard going
9 years ago
WATCH: Conor McGregor sends motivational message to Liverpool’s new arrival from Ireland
Lovely gesture
9 years ago
Eddie Jones cops serious amount of grief for classless opinion of Italy
Out of order
9 years ago
Irish rugby legend finally says what we’re all daring to think about Conor Murray
At least it’s out in the open
9 years ago
WATCH: Zlatan Ibrahimovic was utterly selfless in his post-match interview
Some man
9 years ago
Kieran Marmion decision to kick to touch may cost Ireland dearly
What was he thinking?
9 years ago
Mayo fans have serious reasons to get excited after Lee Keegan’s latest comments
Music to Mayo ears
9 years ago
Devin Toner’s fired up comments show how Ireland are thinking about England’s visit to Dublin
They are on the hunt
9 years ago
Only one serious injury for Ireland but it could force a backline revamp
That’s a shame
9 years ago
Conor Murray’s reaction to his man of the match presentation should worry everyone
He’s coming
9 years ago
Garry Ringrose reveals what was said in Ireland’s changing room at half-time
They needed that talk
9 years ago
Two men redefined Irish pride on a night for true grit
Battered, bruised, brilliant
9 years ago
Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton refuse to bow down; boss our player ratings
We’re blessed to have them
9 years ago
WATCH: Jamie Heaslip was a cute hoor for Conor Murray’s try
Cheeky but effective
9 years ago
Simon Zebo wound Johnny Sexton up something fierce at Ireland’s Captain’s Run
He got ‘im
9 years ago
Passionate Tipperary boss makes Super 8 point most people seem to be ignoring
Strong, unflinching words
9 years ago
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson only needed 32 minutes to make us (briefly) forget Conor McGregor
Bloody fireworks
9 years ago
Simon Zebo had a no-nonsense reminder when asked if France was a bigger game than England
History lesson
9 years ago
Garry Ringrose’s humble remarks about Jared Payne are on the money
Perfectly played
9 years ago
Gary Neville calls out hypocrites after Claudio Ranieri sacking
Calling bulls**t
9 years ago
Ian Madigan comments on Ireland Under-20s experience show next generation anything is possible
More stars of the future
9 years ago
Paddy Jackson’s humble words to Joe Schmidt after being dropped are a mark of the man
Gentleman
9 years ago
Johnny Sexton and Joe Schmidt are damn well ready for a French attack
Bring it on
9 years ago
Joe Schmidt explains some of his major team selections for France
Some big players are back
9 years ago
Ireland name bloody exciting team to play France
Three massive changes
9 years ago
The best advice Warren Gatland ever got was a gem from Paul O’Connell
What a legend
9 years ago
Any prop that has ever been targeted by a charging back will relate to this story
Pure, horrible terror
9 years ago
WATCH: Roy Keane tears into “cocky” Jose Mourinho but agrees on his main transfer target
Unflinching
9 years ago
Leinster ‘top of my list’ but Ian Madigan a better fit for Connacht right now
Get him home
9 years ago
Ireland’s expected team to face France has everything we were hoping for
Exactly what we needed to hear
9 years ago
One possible change to the Ireland team has sparked a fierce debate
Decision will be announced on Thursday afternoon
9 years ago

Mayo are not blinking as they name extremely strong team to face Dublin

Connacht fan comes up with novel way to use umbrella on wretched night in Galway

Conor McGregor’s comments on Khabib Nurmagomedov after UFC 205 were spot on

WATCH: Did Tony Ferguson predict Khabib Nurmagomedov’s weight-cut failure yesterday?

The latest series of Laochra Gael looks could well be the greatest yet

One positional switch in Mayo’s team could cause Dublin all sorts of bother

Surely Springboks No.8 Pierre Spies has no need to be this ripped

Stevie McDonnell has a great idea to make GAA exciting again but it will surely never work

Brian Fenton continues to rail against the modern era with a classic skill we need to see more of

Ireland’s most underrated player is back but should he replace Garry Ringrose?

One Irish player is virtually “unbackable” to make the Lions squad

Three exciting backline additions to Ireland’s Six Nations squad

Leinster have reportedly signed an Australian international… and he’s a flanker

Many people feel the ref went easy on Shane Williams in The Toughest Trade

This is the Ireland team that should start against Wales

Damien Duff explains why he twice rejected Liverpool

English media name Conor Murray potential Lions captain but there’s a catch

We’ve found the GAA’s most beautiful jersey… in America

Steve Bruce makes odd claim after Conor Hourihane’s first Aston Villa goal

Michael Murphy describes major gym routine differences between GAA and rugby

WATCH: Conor McGregor sends motivational message to Liverpool’s new arrival from Ireland

Eddie Jones cops serious amount of grief for classless opinion of Italy

Irish rugby legend finally says what we’re all daring to think about Conor Murray

WATCH: Zlatan Ibrahimovic was utterly selfless in his post-match interview

Kieran Marmion decision to kick to touch may cost Ireland dearly

Mayo fans have serious reasons to get excited after Lee Keegan’s latest comments

Devin Toner’s fired up comments show how Ireland are thinking about England’s visit to Dublin

Only one serious injury for Ireland but it could force a backline revamp

Conor Murray’s reaction to his man of the match presentation should worry everyone

Garry Ringrose reveals what was said in Ireland’s changing room at half-time

Two men redefined Irish pride on a night for true grit

Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton refuse to bow down; boss our player ratings

WATCH: Jamie Heaslip was a cute hoor for Conor Murray’s try

Simon Zebo wound Johnny Sexton up something fierce at Ireland’s Captain’s Run

Passionate Tipperary boss makes Super 8 point most people seem to be ignoring

Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson only needed 32 minutes to make us (briefly) forget Conor McGregor

Simon Zebo had a no-nonsense reminder when asked if France was a bigger game than England

Garry Ringrose’s humble remarks about Jared Payne are on the money

Gary Neville calls out hypocrites after Claudio Ranieri sacking

Ian Madigan comments on Ireland Under-20s experience show next generation anything is possible

Paddy Jackson’s humble words to Joe Schmidt after being dropped are a mark of the man

Johnny Sexton and Joe Schmidt are damn well ready for a French attack

Joe Schmidt explains some of his major team selections for France

Ireland name bloody exciting team to play France

The best advice Warren Gatland ever got was a gem from Paul O’Connell

Any prop that has ever been targeted by a charging back will relate to this story

WATCH: Roy Keane tears into “cocky” Jose Mourinho but agrees on his main transfer target

Leinster ‘top of my list’ but Ian Madigan a better fit for Connacht right now

Ireland’s expected team to face France has everything we were hoping for

One possible change to the Ireland team has sparked a fierce debate