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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.

Ian Keatley’s reason for staying at Munster was suitably selfless
He had offers from English clubs
9 years ago
Every coach should take note of how Joe Schmidt deals with substitutes
This applies to all sports
9 years ago
Sean Cronin proclaimed world’s best impact sub and we’re not arguing
Does any other player come close?
9 years ago
Ronan O’Gara believes rugby can learn from the Dublin footballers
‘That’s a different way of looking at it’
9 years ago
Dublin’s preparations for All-Ireland final day are a lot more relaxed than you’d think
Fascinating insight from Jack McCaffrey and the Brogan brothers
9 years ago
Ireland youngster added to Manchester United’s Champions League squad
He was on the bench for United’s game against Crystal Palace last season
9 years ago
Bernard Brogan’s matchday preparations are a lesson to every up and coming player
Coming into focus
9 years ago
Tommy Bowe states Ireland ambition but he’s facing some serious competition
He started the season well
9 years ago
Munster snap up top Welsh prospect James McCarthy
He has already helped Ireland to glory
9 years ago
It’s proving harder and harder not to get carried away with Sean Maguire
The goals are coming now
9 years ago
Paul Pogba only played 18 minutes yet managed to annoy Graeme Souness
“A YouTube player”
9 years ago
Absolutely essential Ronan O’Gara comments on coaching players of different talents and egos
A must for coaches at all levels
9 years ago
Richard Keys slated for “shameful” Sadio Mané claim
Even a Mayo legend got involved
9 years ago
Niall Morgan’s class gesture would mean an awful lot to aspiring goalkeepers everywhere
Fair play to the Tyrone goalkeeper
9 years ago
Paul Galvin sent a really sound message to Joe Canning right before the All-Ireland
Game respects game
9 years ago
Three moments that prove Luke McGrath is coming for Conor Murray’s Ireland jersey
All within the space of six seconds
9 years ago
Every ageing sports person should listen to Ronan O’Gara’s advice to prolong your career
How Tommy Bowe has reinvented himself is an eye opener
9 years ago
Ireland’s chances of hosting 2023 World Cup receive two significant boosts
The French are floundering
9 years ago
1980s Galway hurlers gave one of the reigning All-Ireland champions one hell of a fright last night
Brilliant night in Athenry
9 years ago
Limerick manager receives best excuse to miss training we’ve seen in a long time
Sounds painful
9 years ago
UFC 215 loses main event at horribly late notice
48 hours out. Dana White will not like this.
9 years ago
What are the odds of someone from Tallaght or Clondalkin playing for Leinster?
Clondalkin too
9 years ago
Ronan O’Gara comments on Rua Tipoki will have Munster fans everywhere in agreement
“Easily one of the best guys I ever played with”
9 years ago
Ronan O’Gara pays tribute to Andrew Trimble as he approaches impressive caps milestone
Glowing praise
9 years ago
Martin O’Neill’s comments on Sean Maguire and Scott Hogan miss the point entirely
Wait and see mindset
9 years ago
Ireland’s position in the football world summed up in 14 transfers
Poor man of Europe
9 years ago
The Galway hurlers are playing a very special, charity game on Thursday
Current stars and legends will feature
9 years ago
Son of Dublin GAA legend Tommy Carr tearing it up at US Open
Simon Carr – remember the name
9 years ago
Conor McGregor’s trilogy fight with Nate Diaz moves two steps closer
Should be at UFC 219 on December 30
9 years ago
Three young Irish players that need to be thrown in sooner rather than later
Last throw of the dice
9 years ago
Here’s why every Ireland fan should be cheering for Scotland next month
It’s come to this
9 years ago
This is the Ireland team to beat Moldova and restore some belief in the country
McClean and Brady are suspended
9 years ago
Wes Hoolahan fit to face Serbia but will be doing well to start
Close, but not close enough
9 years ago
Andrew Conway barges into pole position to be Ireland’s fullback this November
But Leinster have some dogs in the fight
9 years ago
Gareth Steenson’s parents reacted so superbly when he was told to ‘find another job’
He never gave up
9 years ago
Anyone struggling to keep weight off when they give up regular sport will relate to this rugby legend’s story
A common battle
9 years ago
JJ Delaney’s evocative words about David Burke are worth making a deal about
Game respects game
9 years ago
Every Mayo fan over the next two weeks will be having the same Aidan O’Shea debate
Good point by Alan Brogan
9 years ago
Daryl Horgan suffers from the ultimate indignity in Georgia
Hardly anyone noticed
9 years ago
So sad that a genuine Galway fan missed out on All-Ireland tickets due to casual sexism
Shockingly rude
9 years ago
American journalist’s gushing praise of hurling should make everyone involved in the sport proud
‘Hurling is hurling’
9 years ago
What James McClean is doing for a young, struggling Derry family cannot be understated
Above and beyond
9 years ago
Manchester United reportedly encouraged to make €100m move for Gareth Bale on Thursday
Mourinho was given the green light
9 years ago
Conor McGregor set for quite remarkable record but ESPN not impressed
Can’t please everyone
9 years ago
Simon Zebo burns Conor Murray as TV cameras catch him texting during Munster match
Rightly so!
9 years ago
Galway and Waterford name All-Ireland final teams
One change each
9 years ago
Nate Diaz camp name price for Conor McGregor trilogy
Ambitious… but possible
9 years ago
Jackie Tyrrell reveals identity of Kilkenny teammate who fell asleep on way to winning the All-Ireland
No better man
9 years ago
Waterford have made a bold, brave choice for their All-Ireland final suits
Almost as good as Austin Gleeson’s championship haircut
9 years ago
Every rugby player will relate to Ian Madigan being bombarded by his manager on WhatsApp
We’ve all experienced this
9 years ago

Ian Keatley’s reason for staying at Munster was suitably selfless

Every coach should take note of how Joe Schmidt deals with substitutes

Sean Cronin proclaimed world’s best impact sub and we’re not arguing

Ronan O’Gara believes rugby can learn from the Dublin footballers

Dublin’s preparations for All-Ireland final day are a lot more relaxed than you’d think

Ireland youngster added to Manchester United’s Champions League squad

Bernard Brogan’s matchday preparations are a lesson to every up and coming player

Tommy Bowe states Ireland ambition but he’s facing some serious competition

Munster snap up top Welsh prospect James McCarthy

It’s proving harder and harder not to get carried away with Sean Maguire

Paul Pogba only played 18 minutes yet managed to annoy Graeme Souness

Absolutely essential Ronan O’Gara comments on coaching players of different talents and egos

Richard Keys slated for “shameful” Sadio Mané claim

Niall Morgan’s class gesture would mean an awful lot to aspiring goalkeepers everywhere

Paul Galvin sent a really sound message to Joe Canning right before the All-Ireland

Three moments that prove Luke McGrath is coming for Conor Murray’s Ireland jersey

Every ageing sports person should listen to Ronan O’Gara’s advice to prolong your career

Ireland’s chances of hosting 2023 World Cup receive two significant boosts

1980s Galway hurlers gave one of the reigning All-Ireland champions one hell of a fright last night

Limerick manager receives best excuse to miss training we’ve seen in a long time

UFC 215 loses main event at horribly late notice

What are the odds of someone from Tallaght or Clondalkin playing for Leinster?

Ronan O’Gara comments on Rua Tipoki will have Munster fans everywhere in agreement

Ronan O’Gara pays tribute to Andrew Trimble as he approaches impressive caps milestone

Martin O’Neill’s comments on Sean Maguire and Scott Hogan miss the point entirely

Ireland’s position in the football world summed up in 14 transfers

The Galway hurlers are playing a very special, charity game on Thursday

Son of Dublin GAA legend Tommy Carr tearing it up at US Open

Conor McGregor’s trilogy fight with Nate Diaz moves two steps closer

Three young Irish players that need to be thrown in sooner rather than later

Here’s why every Ireland fan should be cheering for Scotland next month

This is the Ireland team to beat Moldova and restore some belief in the country

Wes Hoolahan fit to face Serbia but will be doing well to start

Andrew Conway barges into pole position to be Ireland’s fullback this November

Gareth Steenson’s parents reacted so superbly when he was told to ‘find another job’

Anyone struggling to keep weight off when they give up regular sport will relate to this rugby legend’s story

JJ Delaney’s evocative words about David Burke are worth making a deal about

Every Mayo fan over the next two weeks will be having the same Aidan O’Shea debate

Daryl Horgan suffers from the ultimate indignity in Georgia

So sad that a genuine Galway fan missed out on All-Ireland tickets due to casual sexism

American journalist’s gushing praise of hurling should make everyone involved in the sport proud

What James McClean is doing for a young, struggling Derry family cannot be understated

Manchester United reportedly encouraged to make €100m move for Gareth Bale on Thursday

Conor McGregor set for quite remarkable record but ESPN not impressed

Simon Zebo burns Conor Murray as TV cameras catch him texting during Munster match

Galway and Waterford name All-Ireland final teams

Nate Diaz camp name price for Conor McGregor trilogy

Jackie Tyrrell reveals identity of Kilkenny teammate who fell asleep on way to winning the All-Ireland

Waterford have made a bold, brave choice for their All-Ireland final suits

Every rugby player will relate to Ian Madigan being bombarded by his manager on WhatsApp