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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.

CJ Stander’s reaction at the final whistle was every Lions fan this morning
Face of pure, pure joy
9 years ago
Tadhg Furlong made only one carry against New Zealand and what a bloody carry it was
Jerome Kaino felt this!
9 years ago
He’ll tell you he was just doing his job but one Sean O’Brien play was crucial in Lions’ victory
Never would have happened without him
9 years ago
Sean O’Brien absolutely bosses player ratings as Lions stun New Zealand
What. A. Game!
9 years ago
Everybody is raving about one Lions star after an absolutely ferocious start
Fired f***** up!
9 years ago
WATCH: Sonny Bill Williams sent off for sickening hit on Lions star
Looked so nasty
9 years ago
Dana White gives update on McGregor-Mayweather world tour and Dublin
It’s all taking shape
9 years ago
Joe Rogan has much better plans than commentating on McGregor vs. Mayweather
Sounds like a great night
9 years ago
Ronan O’Gara spares no feelings on Lions, Johnny Sexton and Owen Farrell
Straight-talking
9 years ago
Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton immortalised in bizarre New Zealand song
Wonder what Marvin Gaye would make of this?
9 years ago
Everyone is saying New Zealand can’t lose but Lions believers can win big on one man
Say every prayer you know
9 years ago
New Conor McGregor series shows fans how he’s preparing to shock Floyd Mayweather
“All day. All day!”
9 years ago
Aiden McGeady to leave Everton on permanent deal and some new fans are already giving out
Give the lad a chance
9 years ago
Munster confirm exact date Rassie Erasmus will leave the province
What a crushing blow
9 years ago
New Munster signing Chris Farrell looks in fearsome shape on day one of preseason
Watch out world
9 years ago
You have to feel for UFC fighters who are all getting asked the same question
No. Way. Out.
9 years ago
UFC notified of potential Anti-Doping Policy violation involving Nick Diaz
Could be in trouble again
9 years ago
Jim McGuinness leaves Celtic after landing exciting new job in Chinese Super League
“It’s a fantastic opportunity. It’s a level up for me.”
9 years ago
Cruel Sean O’Brien record set to get even nastier
‘You really see the characters of a team when the pressure is on’
9 years ago
Ronan O’Gara shares same opinion as most about the most screwed over Lion
And it’s not Peter O’Mahony
9 years ago
Stephen Ferris suggests there may be another reason Peter O’Mahony did not make Lions squad
Certainly wouldn’t help
9 years ago
Robbie Henshaw and George North ruled out of Lions Tour
Not how they would have wanted it
9 years ago
It’s hard not to feel for Peter O’Mahony after his Lions heartache
He will be absolutely gutted
9 years ago
Lions make three absolutely massive changes for Second Test against New Zealand
And CJ Stander makes the bench
9 years ago
Brian O’Driscoll is hearing what we’re fearing about Peter O’Mahony
This would be crushing
9 years ago
Expected Lions team for Second Test plays exactly into New Zealand’s hands
The All Blacks won’t mind this at all
9 years ago
Brendan Schaub offers undeniable reason why Conor McGregor won’t box again after Floyd Mayweather
Can’t argue with that
9 years ago
Shane Williams cements his legendary status with Pintman tribute on Lions tour
What a man
9 years ago
Manchester United linked with Dutch midfielder after Jose Mourinho quote from March surfaces
Price tag would almost make you believe it
9 years ago
Michael Conlan makes perfectly reasonable request for McGregor-Mayweather fight
Make this happen!
9 years ago
I’m not sorry for giving Peter O’Mahony 5/10 but he simply can’t be dropped
He will be furious
9 years ago
Warren Gatland makes weak admission about those Lions additions
They buckled
9 years ago
Irish fans unveil best flag of Lions tour and it involves Peter O’Mahony
Well played boys
9 years ago
Former Lions star shows up at New Zealand house party with Irish fans
What a legend
9 years ago
All Blacks legend’s brave Rory Best call makes the most sense
High praise from a true rugby great
9 years ago
Iain Henderson could miss Lions Second Test after dangerous tip tackle
Was looking in great form too
9 years ago
WATCH: Rory Best shows true leadership by standing up for injured Lions teammate
What a hero
9 years ago
Fears that Robbie Henshaw’s Lions tour could be over
Looked in some discomfort
9 years ago
John Kavanagh reveals Conor McGregor text message when Floyd Mayweather contract was signed
Late night surprise
9 years ago
Peter O’Mahony whips up the most Irish breakfast possible on Lions tour
A man of simple pleasures…
9 years ago
Six Lions stars have serious questions to answer after unnecessary New Zealand try
This is just criminal
9 years ago
Three changes the Lions simply must make for the next Test
Certainly worth considering
9 years ago
New Zealand press go easy on Lions player ratings… just about
Two players copped some flak
9 years ago
Referee microphone picks up furious Johnny Sexton and Sean O’Brien argument
They were not happy at all
9 years ago
All Blacks coach gives classy reaction to Sean O’Brien’s sensational try
It was a sensational score
9 years ago
Three Lions show undoubted class before New Zealand emphatically tame the beast
Thrill a minute
9 years ago
Ben Te’o lays waste to Sonny Bill Williams with tackle of astonishing ferocity
Round 2 to Te’o
9 years ago
A lot of people were harshly blaming one Lions star after New Zealand’s stunning start
It’s not easy out there
9 years ago
Sean O’Brien finishes off one of the greatest Lions tries of all time
What a score
9 years ago
9,000 kilometres from Auckland, Garry Ringrose shows unreal Lions qualities
There’s still a chance
9 years ago

CJ Stander’s reaction at the final whistle was every Lions fan this morning

Tadhg Furlong made only one carry against New Zealand and what a bloody carry it was

He’ll tell you he was just doing his job but one Sean O’Brien play was crucial in Lions’ victory

Sean O’Brien absolutely bosses player ratings as Lions stun New Zealand

Everybody is raving about one Lions star after an absolutely ferocious start

WATCH: Sonny Bill Williams sent off for sickening hit on Lions star

Dana White gives update on McGregor-Mayweather world tour and Dublin

Joe Rogan has much better plans than commentating on McGregor vs. Mayweather

Ronan O’Gara spares no feelings on Lions, Johnny Sexton and Owen Farrell

Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton immortalised in bizarre New Zealand song

Everyone is saying New Zealand can’t lose but Lions believers can win big on one man

New Conor McGregor series shows fans how he’s preparing to shock Floyd Mayweather

Aiden McGeady to leave Everton on permanent deal and some new fans are already giving out

Munster confirm exact date Rassie Erasmus will leave the province

New Munster signing Chris Farrell looks in fearsome shape on day one of preseason

You have to feel for UFC fighters who are all getting asked the same question

UFC notified of potential Anti-Doping Policy violation involving Nick Diaz

Jim McGuinness leaves Celtic after landing exciting new job in Chinese Super League

Cruel Sean O’Brien record set to get even nastier

Ronan O’Gara shares same opinion as most about the most screwed over Lion

Stephen Ferris suggests there may be another reason Peter O’Mahony did not make Lions squad

Robbie Henshaw and George North ruled out of Lions Tour

It’s hard not to feel for Peter O’Mahony after his Lions heartache

Lions make three absolutely massive changes for Second Test against New Zealand

Brian O’Driscoll is hearing what we’re fearing about Peter O’Mahony

Expected Lions team for Second Test plays exactly into New Zealand’s hands

Brendan Schaub offers undeniable reason why Conor McGregor won’t box again after Floyd Mayweather

Shane Williams cements his legendary status with Pintman tribute on Lions tour

Manchester United linked with Dutch midfielder after Jose Mourinho quote from March surfaces

Michael Conlan makes perfectly reasonable request for McGregor-Mayweather fight

I’m not sorry for giving Peter O’Mahony 5/10 but he simply can’t be dropped

Warren Gatland makes weak admission about those Lions additions

Irish fans unveil best flag of Lions tour and it involves Peter O’Mahony

Former Lions star shows up at New Zealand house party with Irish fans

All Blacks legend’s brave Rory Best call makes the most sense

Iain Henderson could miss Lions Second Test after dangerous tip tackle

WATCH: Rory Best shows true leadership by standing up for injured Lions teammate

Fears that Robbie Henshaw’s Lions tour could be over

John Kavanagh reveals Conor McGregor text message when Floyd Mayweather contract was signed

Peter O’Mahony whips up the most Irish breakfast possible on Lions tour

Six Lions stars have serious questions to answer after unnecessary New Zealand try

Three changes the Lions simply must make for the next Test

New Zealand press go easy on Lions player ratings… just about

Referee microphone picks up furious Johnny Sexton and Sean O’Brien argument

All Blacks coach gives classy reaction to Sean O’Brien’s sensational try

Three Lions show undoubted class before New Zealand emphatically tame the beast

Ben Te’o lays waste to Sonny Bill Williams with tackle of astonishing ferocity

A lot of people were harshly blaming one Lions star after New Zealand’s stunning start

Sean O’Brien finishes off one of the greatest Lions tries of all time

9,000 kilometres from Auckland, Garry Ringrose shows unreal Lions qualities