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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.

Ronan O’Gara perfectly puts into words what James McClean and his teammates mean to Ireland
Game respects game
8 years ago
Johann Van Graan’s phone messages about Munster job confirmed what he already suspected
Fascinating insight from South Africa
8 years ago
Leinster star tipped to keep Peter O’Mahony out of Ireland team
It’s entirely possible
8 years ago
Professional sport could do with more men like Jonny Davis
Complete and utter gent
8 years ago
Details emerge of what should be an unmissable Anthony Foley documentary
It will feature a host of Munster legends
8 years ago
Ronan O’Gara has found himself in a spot of disciplinary bother in France
In the dock
8 years ago
New Munster coach may be exactly what CJ Stander needs
His arrival was confirmed this afternoon
8 years ago
Weekend reminder means Munster must prove doubters wrong again
Could have done with him
9 years ago
David Clifford reason for turning down Aussie Rules is everything we hoped for
Work to be done. Dreams to be made.
9 years ago
Tony Ferguson medical suspension clears way for Conor McGregor return
Nothing stopping them now
9 years ago
Ever wondered why your favourite player keeps getting substituted?
“It can’t be a pissing contest”
9 years ago
Sean O’Brien not impressed with Kearney brothers being referred to as ‘famous farm boys’
Not having it
9 years ago
Updated Fifa ranking points will see Ireland take a significant jump
Watch out Germany!
9 years ago
Shane Duffy’s sheer inspiration for Ireland goes way beyond these incredible stats
Holy Lord
9 years ago
David Meyler’s comment about Seamus Coleman tells you all you need to know
Up there with his Ireland debut as the proudest night of his life. David Meyler captained Ireland, in a competitive match, for the very first time last Friday against Moldova. Last night, against Wales, he had the honour again and looked as if he had been doing it these last six years. Meyler harried, scurried, […]
9 years ago
Scotland draw means Ireland can reach the World Cup playoffs by beating Wales
All so simple now
9 years ago
Tadhg Beirne can tell you exactly when he knew his time at Leinster was up
Everyone who has been a sub will appreciate this
9 years ago
The current pecking order for each position in the Irish team
46 players for just 15 jerseys
9 years ago
Massive brawl in Derry club final turns ugly, spills into stands
Just about every player got involved
9 years ago
Dan Hardy not the only person to make bold prediction on Conor McGregor’s next move
Interesting call
9 years ago
Battered and bruised, Josh van der Flier stakes claim for Ireland back row
Another top performance from the flanker
9 years ago
How Leinster treated CJ Stander today was eye-opening
He didn’t know how to take it
9 years ago
Belgium’s late winner is exactly what Ireland needed
All we need to do now is beat Wales
9 years ago
Peter O’Mahony gives considered, passionate response to that Reggie Corrigan interview
“For someone to question that, I take huge offence to”
9 years ago
No way Peter O’Mahony was having the spirit and heart of his Munster teammates questioned
Reggie Corrigan felt the brunt
9 years ago
Leinster too good for Munster and Josh van der Flier too good for everyone
Breakdown monster
9 years ago
It looks as though Meath GAA has lost out on a real talent to rugby
It’s in the blood
9 years ago
Joe Schmidt has played a crucial role in two of Munster’s best signings
Help from above
9 years ago
Ireland’s fastest rugby player named in Leinster team to play Munster
Hold on tight
9 years ago
The Ireland team Martin O’Neill should, but surely won’t, pick against Moldova
Sorry Shane, you’re out
9 years ago
Ireland’s slick new away jersey has only one flaw
Unfortunately, it’s a big one
9 years ago
Martin Odegaard came to Tallaght but we all left talking about Josh Cullen
Great performance
9 years ago
As bizarre injuries go, one former Leinster player tops the lot
“The coach was fuming”
9 years ago
Irish rugby legend finally says what JJ Hanrahan fans are daring to think
Fast. Track.
9 years ago
Isa Nacewa reveals Leinster’s fastest player and no-one else in Ireland surely comes close
Outrageous metres per second
9 years ago
Can you name the top 10 championship scorers of the past 30 years?
We’d be stunned if you can
9 years ago
Story about teenage Peter O’Mahony sums up his character superbly
Never in doubt
9 years ago
Munster’s new Champions Cup casual gear looks fairly class
Peter O’Mahony debuted it earlier this week
9 years ago
Fans may not entirely agree with our combined Leinster-Munster team
Some tight calls
9 years ago
Manchester United youngster called in to train with senior Ireland team
Had a decent chat with Martin O’Neill
9 years ago
Irish rugby star offers three easily achievable fitness tips
Perfect pick-me-up
9 years ago
Five nominees but one clear Ladies Football Goal of the Season winner
What a strike
9 years ago
The saddest part of Ireland’s World Cup failure was never picked up on
They deserved better
9 years ago
Ronan O’Gara proposal for Johnny Sexton’s back-up makes a lot of sense
Definitely worth a look
9 years ago
Unfortunate injury news means Ireland should call Tadhg Beirne
The lock is set for a Munster move next summer
9 years ago
Donnacha Ryan to miss Munster return and November internationals
Bitter blow for the Tipperary native
9 years ago
Aiden McGeady’s celebration after scoring against Preston did not go down well
Controversial
9 years ago
Conor Murray flying already but Munster have a big problem that needs fixing
A few lads were culpable
9 years ago
Peter O’Mahony was standing for absolutely no crap today
Quiet return for Munster…
9 years ago
Munster mishap shows why rugby players should always go briefs over boxers
Dave Kilcoyne gave Munster fans an eyeful
9 years ago

Ronan O’Gara perfectly puts into words what James McClean and his teammates mean to Ireland

Johann Van Graan’s phone messages about Munster job confirmed what he already suspected

Leinster star tipped to keep Peter O’Mahony out of Ireland team

Professional sport could do with more men like Jonny Davis

Details emerge of what should be an unmissable Anthony Foley documentary

Ronan O’Gara has found himself in a spot of disciplinary bother in France

New Munster coach may be exactly what CJ Stander needs

Weekend reminder means Munster must prove doubters wrong again

David Clifford reason for turning down Aussie Rules is everything we hoped for

Tony Ferguson medical suspension clears way for Conor McGregor return

Ever wondered why your favourite player keeps getting substituted?

Sean O’Brien not impressed with Kearney brothers being referred to as ‘famous farm boys’

Updated Fifa ranking points will see Ireland take a significant jump

Shane Duffy’s sheer inspiration for Ireland goes way beyond these incredible stats

David Meyler’s comment about Seamus Coleman tells you all you need to know

Scotland draw means Ireland can reach the World Cup playoffs by beating Wales

Tadhg Beirne can tell you exactly when he knew his time at Leinster was up

The current pecking order for each position in the Irish team

Massive brawl in Derry club final turns ugly, spills into stands

Dan Hardy not the only person to make bold prediction on Conor McGregor’s next move

Battered and bruised, Josh van der Flier stakes claim for Ireland back row

How Leinster treated CJ Stander today was eye-opening

Belgium’s late winner is exactly what Ireland needed

Peter O’Mahony gives considered, passionate response to that Reggie Corrigan interview

No way Peter O’Mahony was having the spirit and heart of his Munster teammates questioned

Leinster too good for Munster and Josh van der Flier too good for everyone

It looks as though Meath GAA has lost out on a real talent to rugby

Joe Schmidt has played a crucial role in two of Munster’s best signings

Ireland’s fastest rugby player named in Leinster team to play Munster

The Ireland team Martin O’Neill should, but surely won’t, pick against Moldova

Ireland’s slick new away jersey has only one flaw

Martin Odegaard came to Tallaght but we all left talking about Josh Cullen

As bizarre injuries go, one former Leinster player tops the lot

Irish rugby legend finally says what JJ Hanrahan fans are daring to think

Isa Nacewa reveals Leinster’s fastest player and no-one else in Ireland surely comes close

Can you name the top 10 championship scorers of the past 30 years?

Story about teenage Peter O’Mahony sums up his character superbly

Munster’s new Champions Cup casual gear looks fairly class

Fans may not entirely agree with our combined Leinster-Munster team

Manchester United youngster called in to train with senior Ireland team

Irish rugby star offers three easily achievable fitness tips

Five nominees but one clear Ladies Football Goal of the Season winner

The saddest part of Ireland’s World Cup failure was never picked up on

Ronan O’Gara proposal for Johnny Sexton’s back-up makes a lot of sense

Unfortunate injury news means Ireland should call Tadhg Beirne

Donnacha Ryan to miss Munster return and November internationals

Aiden McGeady’s celebration after scoring against Preston did not go down well

Conor Murray flying already but Munster have a big problem that needs fixing

Peter O’Mahony was standing for absolutely no crap today

Munster mishap shows why rugby players should always go briefs over boxers