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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.

Dana White is pulling out all the stops to make UFC 196 weigh-in one to remember
All-star
10 years ago
A truly harrowing description of how Paul O’Connell ripped his hamstring off the bone
Not for the feint-hearted
10 years ago
The list of rugby professionals currently injured in Ireland right now is worrying
Battleground
10 years ago
Joe Schmidt’s comments on blooding new talent mean England can’t come quick enough
Bring it on
10 years ago
OPINION: Manchester United’s latest mutiny is surely enough to make their true fans sick
Do your job
10 years ago
Mario Balotelli’s Liverpool reign of impassive, ineffective terror is over
Won’t be missed
10 years ago
Robbie Henshaw reveals reasons behind his Leinster move
Tough call
10 years ago
WATCH: Cowboy Cerrone gives foul-mouthed response to Conor McGregor ‘quitter’ claims
No chance
10 years ago
Paddy Kenny rewarded for selfless decision to cancel contract
Duly deserved
10 years ago
Going, going, gone – Ireland’s Six Nations 2016 injury list
Ins and outs
10 years ago
Cruel injury jinx strikes Irish rugby squad again
Zero luck
10 years ago
WATCH: Aaron Cruden returns for Super Rugby 2016, already taking the piss
Offload heaven
10 years ago
Paul O’Connell puts Munster crisis in perspective with great story about Donncha O’Callaghan’s debut
Some turnaround
10 years ago
Carlos Condit concession sees McGregor vs Lawler move one step closer to UFC 200
Falling into place
10 years ago
The seven best viral stories (so far) from this year’s Six Nations
Hidden gems
10 years ago
WATCH: Conor McGregor borrowed one of his most memorable quotes from Kanye West
Imitation = flattery
10 years ago
Tommy Bowe details the painful extent of his knee surgery and rehab schedule
A high price to pay to return to action. Tommy Bowe is well used to surgeries, rehabs and comeback dates. Unfortunately, it has been his lot for the last few years. The Ulster and Ireland winger wrenched knee ligaments after 14 minutes of Ireland’s World Cup exit to Argentina, last October, and is still some […]
10 years ago
REVEALED: The staggering amount a Chinese Super League side bid for Wayne Rooney
Money to burn
10 years ago
VIDEO: Cody Garbrandt on his Ultimate Fighter charge at Conor McGregor
Considered
10 years ago
Conor McGregor meets an Irish legend who moved up a weight class, won two world titles and proved doubters wrong
Two legends
10 years ago
REVEALED: The 15 lucky players on IRFU central contracts
Cushty
10 years ago
Eddie Jones’ comments on the Irish team will not go down well with Joe Schmidt
Battle lines
10 years ago
Roy Keane explicitly explains how he’d deal with “spoilt” Eden Hazard if he was still playing
Not impressed
10 years ago
Louis van Gaal admits his personal priority is not the Europa League
Honest enough
10 years ago
The Notorious emphatically responds to stories of Conor McGregor Inc. and Dana White falling out
No mistake
10 years ago
News keeps getting better for Leinster as another big name signs three-year deal
On the up
10 years ago
Did Robbie Henshaw’s Leinster move force the exit of an Ireland teammate?
Full house
10 years ago
All you need to know of Regan Poole and Joe Riley, Manchester United’s Europa League call-ups
Big chance
10 years ago
Manchester United fans come up with catchy, new Anthony Martial chant
Surefire hit
10 years ago
Joe Rogan outdoes himself with hyperbolic salute to Conor McGregor
Relish it
10 years ago
‘Hype video’ for Ireland v New Zealand features many familiar, retired faces
Memory lane
10 years ago
David Pocock in line for world record salary as European sabbatical agreed
The pitching begins
10 years ago
Brock Lesnar has some typically no-nonsense advice for Ronda Rousey
Priorities
10 years ago
VIDEO: Rory McIlroy’s intense squat work-out routine is simply mesmerising
Yes he can
10 years ago
WATCH: Rio Ferdinand’s great response to Cristiano Ronaldo claiming they barely spoke
Stung
10 years ago
CONFIRMED: Ireland versus New Zealand at Soldier Field, Chicago
Here we bloody go. Irish Rugby is currently licking its wounds after an iffy Six Nations start but there are two Tests against world champions New Zealand to hoop with red pen on you calendar. This November, the reigning Six Nations champions will take on the World Cup-winning All Blacks twice in the space of […]
10 years ago
WATCH: One French player went out of his way to check on Johnny Sexton after his side’s win
Respect
10 years ago
This is the team Ireland should start against England
Changes required
10 years ago
James McClean delivers a unique, unconventional take on Enda Kenny and General Election 2016
Would get the ratings
10 years ago
Louis van Gaal dishes out stinging rebuke to Bastian Schweinsteiger
Pull yer socks up
10 years ago
Inside the Ireland Women’s Sevens camp as they chase gold in Brazil
Big six months ahead
10 years ago
A scan of the French newspapers will not make Irish rugby fans feel any better
Swagger
10 years ago
COMMENT: Time to end the current farce of Head Injury Assessments
If in doubt
10 years ago
A player’s insight into a battered, bruised and angry Irish dressing room
Wounded champions
10 years ago
‘We felt we were taking physical and mental control’ – Guy Noves
Turning point
10 years ago
Tommy O’Donnell reveals what was said in the Irish dressing room after Ireland’s late heartbreak
Fight another day
10 years ago
Ireland’s injury update is enough to make even the toughest of us wince
Hits keep coming
10 years ago
Joe Schmidt fumes for the yellow cards never flashed at French hit-men
Too much
10 years ago
France v Ireland: Player ratings for men in green that could not hold the blue tide
Dog day afternoon
10 years ago
OPINION: Joe Schmidt with tough questions to answer as Sean O’Brien gamble backfires
Risky business
10 years ago

Dana White is pulling out all the stops to make UFC 196 weigh-in one to remember

A truly harrowing description of how Paul O’Connell ripped his hamstring off the bone

The list of rugby professionals currently injured in Ireland right now is worrying

Joe Schmidt’s comments on blooding new talent mean England can’t come quick enough

OPINION: Manchester United’s latest mutiny is surely enough to make their true fans sick

Mario Balotelli’s Liverpool reign of impassive, ineffective terror is over

Robbie Henshaw reveals reasons behind his Leinster move

WATCH: Cowboy Cerrone gives foul-mouthed response to Conor McGregor ‘quitter’ claims

Paddy Kenny rewarded for selfless decision to cancel contract

Going, going, gone – Ireland’s Six Nations 2016 injury list

Cruel injury jinx strikes Irish rugby squad again

WATCH: Aaron Cruden returns for Super Rugby 2016, already taking the piss

Paul O’Connell puts Munster crisis in perspective with great story about Donncha O’Callaghan’s debut

Carlos Condit concession sees McGregor vs Lawler move one step closer to UFC 200

The seven best viral stories (so far) from this year’s Six Nations

WATCH: Conor McGregor borrowed one of his most memorable quotes from Kanye West

Tommy Bowe details the painful extent of his knee surgery and rehab schedule

REVEALED: The staggering amount a Chinese Super League side bid for Wayne Rooney

VIDEO: Cody Garbrandt on his Ultimate Fighter charge at Conor McGregor

Conor McGregor meets an Irish legend who moved up a weight class, won two world titles and proved doubters wrong

REVEALED: The 15 lucky players on IRFU central contracts

Eddie Jones’ comments on the Irish team will not go down well with Joe Schmidt

Roy Keane explicitly explains how he’d deal with “spoilt” Eden Hazard if he was still playing

Louis van Gaal admits his personal priority is not the Europa League

The Notorious emphatically responds to stories of Conor McGregor Inc. and Dana White falling out

News keeps getting better for Leinster as another big name signs three-year deal

Did Robbie Henshaw’s Leinster move force the exit of an Ireland teammate?

All you need to know of Regan Poole and Joe Riley, Manchester United’s Europa League call-ups

Manchester United fans come up with catchy, new Anthony Martial chant

Joe Rogan outdoes himself with hyperbolic salute to Conor McGregor

‘Hype video’ for Ireland v New Zealand features many familiar, retired faces

David Pocock in line for world record salary as European sabbatical agreed

Brock Lesnar has some typically no-nonsense advice for Ronda Rousey

VIDEO: Rory McIlroy’s intense squat work-out routine is simply mesmerising

WATCH: Rio Ferdinand’s great response to Cristiano Ronaldo claiming they barely spoke

CONFIRMED: Ireland versus New Zealand at Soldier Field, Chicago

WATCH: One French player went out of his way to check on Johnny Sexton after his side’s win

This is the team Ireland should start against England

James McClean delivers a unique, unconventional take on Enda Kenny and General Election 2016

Louis van Gaal dishes out stinging rebuke to Bastian Schweinsteiger

Inside the Ireland Women’s Sevens camp as they chase gold in Brazil

A scan of the French newspapers will not make Irish rugby fans feel any better

COMMENT: Time to end the current farce of Head Injury Assessments

A player’s insight into a battered, bruised and angry Irish dressing room

‘We felt we were taking physical and mental control’ – Guy Noves

Tommy O’Donnell reveals what was said in the Irish dressing room after Ireland’s late heartbreak

Ireland’s injury update is enough to make even the toughest of us wince

Joe Schmidt fumes for the yellow cards never flashed at French hit-men

France v Ireland: Player ratings for men in green that could not hold the blue tide

OPINION: Joe Schmidt with tough questions to answer as Sean O’Brien gamble backfires