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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.

VOTE: Should Joe Schmidt start CJ Stander or Jamie Heaslip against Wales?
Tight call
10 years ago
Jack McGrath explains how Ireland will defend their Six Nations title without a dedicated defence coach
Heavy burden
10 years ago
Jake Heenan unloads months and months of injury frustration to inspire Connacht victory
Busting a gut
10 years ago
Forbes feature on Conor McGregor claims he is responsible for the Irish persona being loathed
Divisive
10 years ago
Joe Schmidt ready to unleash the back row just about every Irish fan wants
Going for it
10 years ago
Mark Schwarzer does not sound like he’s a big David De Gea fan
Country mile
10 years ago
Harry Arter bravely speaks out about the heart-breaking loss of his baby daughter
Tough read
10 years ago
Dana White responds to claim UFC hired an Olympic wrestling champion to train Conor McGregor
Ground game
10 years ago
Serena Williams shows champions class with humble congratulations to Angelique Kerber
Class act
10 years ago
Aiden McGeady may have just secured a sweet loan deal to Spain
Patience is a virtue
10 years ago
VIDEO: Louis van Gaal reveals what he scribbles whenever Manchester United score a goal
Thank God
10 years ago
VIDEO: Christ on a bike! Sonny Bill Williams’ heavenly offload is pure bliss
Salivating
10 years ago
You just knew Conor McGregor wouldn’t be able to resist trolling Jose Aldo about THAT billboard
Scenic drive
10 years ago
VIDEO: Isaac Boss on community spirit, youth mentoring and the power of sport to inspire
Pitching in
10 years ago
WATCH: Isaac Boss spills the dirt on Leinster’s best (and worst) boxer
Punching above his weight
10 years ago
CJ Stander’s humble reaction to his call-up means Ireland are in good hands
Ready, willing, able
10 years ago
CJ Stander tells us he will sing Amhrán na bhFiann louder than anyone if he gets Ireland’s call
Irish pride
10 years ago
Sonny Bill Williams’ latest good deed proves there is truly no end to his soundness
So much legendariness
10 years ago
Worrying UEFA comments on revamped Champions League that could guarantee spots for Manchester United and Liverpool
Power struggle
10 years ago
Dana White reveals Jon Jones really did offer to fight for heavyweight title at UFC 196
Good grief
10 years ago
Joe Schmidt names three more uncapped players with dizzying potential
Prospects
10 years ago
Georges St-Pierre speaks up after latest comeback stories create a tizzy
So close, so far
10 years ago
The women charged with creating Irish rugby history have been revealed
Almost time
10 years ago
Rory Best was chosen as captain after secret ballot by Ireland squad
Popular choice
10 years ago
WATCH: Mike McCarthy gets far too excited when revealing his free Irish Rugby kit
Just like Christmas
10 years ago
Leinster already preparing for life after Ian Madigan with bold selection call
Moving on
10 years ago
Nate Diaz did his best to rescue UFC 196 but to no avail
Nice try
10 years ago
Eddie Jones gets rid of Arnold Scharzenegger quote that made England a laughing stock
Terminated
10 years ago
The list of candidates for Chelsea boss is a real departure for the club
Outsiders
10 years ago
Conor McGregor’s fight with Rafael dos Anjos switched to UFC 196
All change
10 years ago
VIDEO: CJ Stander, Stuart McCloskey and Ultan Dillane discuss Ireland call-ups
Newbies
10 years ago
Warren Gatland’s Six Nations press conference ended on an extremely awkward note
Abrupt ending
10 years ago
IRFU contract will not allow Joe Schmidt to coach Lions in 2017
Savvy business in D4
10 years ago
Joe Schmidt reacted strongly when asked about an “exodus” of Irish players
Not having it
10 years ago
One of the only active fighters Conor McGregor respects gives his UFC 197 prediction
Preach
10 years ago
Jamie Carragher appears to have changed his stance on dressing room selfies
Apples and oranges
10 years ago
VIDEO: Conor McGregor discusses how much the support of Irish fans means to him
Green hordes
10 years ago
Stipe Miocic insists he did not turn down Jon Jones for UFC 196 headliner
Damned rumour mill
10 years ago
Jurgen Klopp explains why he sat down for Liverpool’s entire penalty shoot-out
Selfless
10 years ago
Saracens fans are hardly over the moon about Keith Earls’ proposed move from Munster
Mixed views
10 years ago
PICS: MMA star Gabi Garcia shows off insanely ripped abs after remarkably effective diet
It’s working
10 years ago
Rugby giants Toulon to hold GAA exhibition ahead of Sunday’s home match
Gallic flair
10 years ago
Miesha Tate on the experience of sitting next to Conor McGregor at UFC 197’s press conference
In full flow
10 years ago
Tony Ferguson responds to claim Conor McGregor cost him a lightweight title shot
Denied
10 years ago
Any rugby player ever caught on the wrong side of a ruck will relate to this GRAPHIC head injury
Good lord
10 years ago
UFC fighter reveals worst injury he, or any human being, has ever suffered
Not that. Not THAT!
10 years ago
VIDEO: Jon Jones raves about Conor McGregor as he plots UFC return
Any month now
10 years ago
Anyone who ever wanted to see Zlatan Ibrahimovic get the head boxed off him could be in luck
Two beasts
10 years ago
Transfer talk: Manchester United misery putting Gareth Bale off £100m move
Can hardly blame him
10 years ago
Savvy heavyweight offers to step into UFC 196 headliner
Heroic stuff
10 years ago

VOTE: Should Joe Schmidt start CJ Stander or Jamie Heaslip against Wales?

Jack McGrath explains how Ireland will defend their Six Nations title without a dedicated defence coach

Jake Heenan unloads months and months of injury frustration to inspire Connacht victory

Forbes feature on Conor McGregor claims he is responsible for the Irish persona being loathed

Joe Schmidt ready to unleash the back row just about every Irish fan wants

Mark Schwarzer does not sound like he’s a big David De Gea fan

Harry Arter bravely speaks out about the heart-breaking loss of his baby daughter

Dana White responds to claim UFC hired an Olympic wrestling champion to train Conor McGregor

Serena Williams shows champions class with humble congratulations to Angelique Kerber

Aiden McGeady may have just secured a sweet loan deal to Spain

VIDEO: Louis van Gaal reveals what he scribbles whenever Manchester United score a goal

VIDEO: Christ on a bike! Sonny Bill Williams’ heavenly offload is pure bliss

You just knew Conor McGregor wouldn’t be able to resist trolling Jose Aldo about THAT billboard

VIDEO: Isaac Boss on community spirit, youth mentoring and the power of sport to inspire

WATCH: Isaac Boss spills the dirt on Leinster’s best (and worst) boxer

CJ Stander’s humble reaction to his call-up means Ireland are in good hands

CJ Stander tells us he will sing Amhrán na bhFiann louder than anyone if he gets Ireland’s call

Sonny Bill Williams’ latest good deed proves there is truly no end to his soundness

Worrying UEFA comments on revamped Champions League that could guarantee spots for Manchester United and Liverpool

Dana White reveals Jon Jones really did offer to fight for heavyweight title at UFC 196

Joe Schmidt names three more uncapped players with dizzying potential

Georges St-Pierre speaks up after latest comeback stories create a tizzy

The women charged with creating Irish rugby history have been revealed

Rory Best was chosen as captain after secret ballot by Ireland squad

WATCH: Mike McCarthy gets far too excited when revealing his free Irish Rugby kit

Leinster already preparing for life after Ian Madigan with bold selection call

Nate Diaz did his best to rescue UFC 196 but to no avail

Eddie Jones gets rid of Arnold Scharzenegger quote that made England a laughing stock

The list of candidates for Chelsea boss is a real departure for the club

Conor McGregor’s fight with Rafael dos Anjos switched to UFC 196

VIDEO: CJ Stander, Stuart McCloskey and Ultan Dillane discuss Ireland call-ups

Warren Gatland’s Six Nations press conference ended on an extremely awkward note

IRFU contract will not allow Joe Schmidt to coach Lions in 2017

Joe Schmidt reacted strongly when asked about an “exodus” of Irish players

One of the only active fighters Conor McGregor respects gives his UFC 197 prediction

Jamie Carragher appears to have changed his stance on dressing room selfies

VIDEO: Conor McGregor discusses how much the support of Irish fans means to him

Stipe Miocic insists he did not turn down Jon Jones for UFC 196 headliner

Jurgen Klopp explains why he sat down for Liverpool’s entire penalty shoot-out

Saracens fans are hardly over the moon about Keith Earls’ proposed move from Munster

PICS: MMA star Gabi Garcia shows off insanely ripped abs after remarkably effective diet

Rugby giants Toulon to hold GAA exhibition ahead of Sunday’s home match

Miesha Tate on the experience of sitting next to Conor McGregor at UFC 197’s press conference

Tony Ferguson responds to claim Conor McGregor cost him a lightweight title shot

Any rugby player ever caught on the wrong side of a ruck will relate to this GRAPHIC head injury

UFC fighter reveals worst injury he, or any human being, has ever suffered

VIDEO: Jon Jones raves about Conor McGregor as he plots UFC return

Anyone who ever wanted to see Zlatan Ibrahimovic get the head boxed off him could be in luck

Transfer talk: Manchester United misery putting Gareth Bale off £100m move

Savvy heavyweight offers to step into UFC 196 headliner