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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.

Many Irish fans would be content for Roy Keane to join Celtic after Euro 2016
Very sound of them
10 years ago
Jack Wilshere’s demise and Dele Alli’s rise perfectly captured in one resounding stat
Different paths
10 years ago
VIDEO: Jon Jones looks in scarily good shape as he nears UFC comeback
Mere days away
10 years ago
Manchester United to ditch two midfielders, regardless of their next manager
Clearing out
10 years ago
‘Bundee is a Connacht man. You can truly say he’s a Connacht man’
He gave it everything
10 years ago
Magnificent Connacht rout Munster to reach Champions Cup
Dog gobbles dog
10 years ago
Tallaght boxer on the brink of emulating Barry McGuigan’s world title success
His moment has arrived
10 years ago
COMMENT: Rugby rapidly becoming no country for 30-year-old men
Unrelenting punishment
10 years ago
Ireland is scared and alone as Katie Taylor loses her first fight in a long, long time
Shock loss
10 years ago
Donegal lad’s text message sums up why everybody should play Junior B football
Holy Trinity
10 years ago
French rugby chiefs discussing proposals to dramatically shorten Six Nations
Radical steps
10 years ago
Worrying images of Emre Can leaving Anfield in a protective boot
Fitness doubt
10 years ago
Former Ireland international signs for Shelbourne and we’re stunned he’s so young
Comeback trail
10 years ago
Liverpool win leaves Manchester United one step closer to nightmare Champions League scenario
A big one
10 years ago
Liverpool get tidy sum of cash from Manchester City’s Champions League glory
Nice bonus
10 years ago
Nate Diaz on why he feels sorry for Frankie Edgar
Brothers in arms
10 years ago
VIDEO: Louis van Gaal what he was thinking right before Marcus Rashford’s goal
Telepathy
10 years ago
WATCH: In his final game, Kobe Bryant reminded us all what a gigantic legend he is
Mamba out
10 years ago
UPDATE: Ronan O’Gara apologises to Paul O’Connell after comments on coaching
Forward thinking
10 years ago
Harry Arter is raising money in memory of his daughter and professional footballers are stepping up
Great support
10 years ago
Massive TV pay deal could see New Zealand’s top stars double their wages
Flush
10 years ago
Conor McGregor’s earnings per second leave Cristiano Ronaldo and Usain Bolt trailing
Rapid gains
10 years ago
VIDEO: Munster’s Johnny Holland on the horror hamstring injury that cost a year of his career
Ready for Connacht
10 years ago
Joe Schmidt rewards Matt Healy and Garry Ringrose with national squad call-ups
Watching closely
10 years ago
Callum Wilson has five matches to force himself into Ireland’s Euro 2016 plans
Late burst
10 years ago
Timothy Fosu-Mensah set for his very own Jack Grealish saga
In demand
10 years ago
Peter O’Mahony won’t be roaring to Munster’s rescue this season
Long road
10 years ago
John Cena’s reason for not liking the UFC would make Vince McMahon proud
Staunch
10 years ago
South Africa’s new rugby coach has a vital requirement for his new captain
Multi-talented
10 years ago
WATCH: Brian O’Driscoll brilliantly recreates the ‘Ash Splash’
He’s a fan
10 years ago
Jonjo Shelvey set to earn massive Newcastle United salary even if they are relegated
Crazy wages
10 years ago
Poland international reveals talks with Jurgen Klopp about summer move
Prospect
10 years ago
Chael Sonnen stakes his reputation on Conor McGregor being clean
A believer
10 years ago
UFC legend Frank Mir flagged for ‘potential Anti-Doping violation’
Not having it
10 years ago
WATCH: Axed for being too fat, Julian Savea returns to gobble up Super Rugby hat-trick
See what we did there?
10 years ago
Rory McIlroy talks us through that epic, 40-foot putt on 16
Drained it
10 years ago
Rafael dos Anjos confirms two UFC 200 title requests were rejected
Denied
10 years ago
Shane Lowry on just how excruciatingly hard Amen Corner was on Masters Friday
Tough as old boots
10 years ago
The new gym routine that could finally see Jon Jones reach his “frightening” potential
Watch out world
10 years ago
New law means UFC stars could miss weight at public weigh-in and still fight
All change
10 years ago
Bernard Jackman set to prove coaching credentials to provincial blazers and IRFU king-makers
Well regarded
10 years ago
No room for Joe Schmidt or Robbie Henshaw as Brian O’Driscoll talks British & Irish Lions
Irish fans won’t be happy
10 years ago
Arsenal loan star dropped by Ipswich after mum’s abusive Mick McCarthy voicemail
Oh mum!
10 years ago
Ernie Els manfully attempts to explain six-putting from inside three feet
Mind blown
10 years ago
Shane Lowry’s interview after his stunning first round was refreshingly honest
Good to hear
10 years ago
Uruguayan football legend claims Luis Suarez has psychological problems
Startling revelations
10 years ago
Dublin dual star Conal Keaney walks away from intercounty game
Very handy player
10 years ago
Jon Walters’ latest act of comradeship proves he is a team player first
He’ll be there
10 years ago
Here are some foolproof ways to survive the US Masters ad breaks
We’ll be right back
10 years ago
UPDATE: Zlatan Ibrahimovic to sue Swedish doctor that claimed he was doping
Threatening a legacy
10 years ago

Many Irish fans would be content for Roy Keane to join Celtic after Euro 2016

Jack Wilshere’s demise and Dele Alli’s rise perfectly captured in one resounding stat

VIDEO: Jon Jones looks in scarily good shape as he nears UFC comeback

Manchester United to ditch two midfielders, regardless of their next manager

‘Bundee is a Connacht man. You can truly say he’s a Connacht man’

Magnificent Connacht rout Munster to reach Champions Cup

Tallaght boxer on the brink of emulating Barry McGuigan’s world title success

COMMENT: Rugby rapidly becoming no country for 30-year-old men

Ireland is scared and alone as Katie Taylor loses her first fight in a long, long time

Donegal lad’s text message sums up why everybody should play Junior B football

French rugby chiefs discussing proposals to dramatically shorten Six Nations

Worrying images of Emre Can leaving Anfield in a protective boot

Former Ireland international signs for Shelbourne and we’re stunned he’s so young

Liverpool win leaves Manchester United one step closer to nightmare Champions League scenario

Liverpool get tidy sum of cash from Manchester City’s Champions League glory

Nate Diaz on why he feels sorry for Frankie Edgar

VIDEO: Louis van Gaal what he was thinking right before Marcus Rashford’s goal

WATCH: In his final game, Kobe Bryant reminded us all what a gigantic legend he is

UPDATE: Ronan O’Gara apologises to Paul O’Connell after comments on coaching

Harry Arter is raising money in memory of his daughter and professional footballers are stepping up

Massive TV pay deal could see New Zealand’s top stars double their wages

Conor McGregor’s earnings per second leave Cristiano Ronaldo and Usain Bolt trailing

VIDEO: Munster’s Johnny Holland on the horror hamstring injury that cost a year of his career

Joe Schmidt rewards Matt Healy and Garry Ringrose with national squad call-ups

Callum Wilson has five matches to force himself into Ireland’s Euro 2016 plans

Timothy Fosu-Mensah set for his very own Jack Grealish saga

Peter O’Mahony won’t be roaring to Munster’s rescue this season

John Cena’s reason for not liking the UFC would make Vince McMahon proud

South Africa’s new rugby coach has a vital requirement for his new captain

WATCH: Brian O’Driscoll brilliantly recreates the ‘Ash Splash’

Jonjo Shelvey set to earn massive Newcastle United salary even if they are relegated

Poland international reveals talks with Jurgen Klopp about summer move

Chael Sonnen stakes his reputation on Conor McGregor being clean

UFC legend Frank Mir flagged for ‘potential Anti-Doping violation’

WATCH: Axed for being too fat, Julian Savea returns to gobble up Super Rugby hat-trick

Rory McIlroy talks us through that epic, 40-foot putt on 16

Rafael dos Anjos confirms two UFC 200 title requests were rejected

Shane Lowry on just how excruciatingly hard Amen Corner was on Masters Friday

The new gym routine that could finally see Jon Jones reach his “frightening” potential

New law means UFC stars could miss weight at public weigh-in and still fight

Bernard Jackman set to prove coaching credentials to provincial blazers and IRFU king-makers

No room for Joe Schmidt or Robbie Henshaw as Brian O’Driscoll talks British & Irish Lions

Arsenal loan star dropped by Ipswich after mum’s abusive Mick McCarthy voicemail

Ernie Els manfully attempts to explain six-putting from inside three feet

Shane Lowry’s interview after his stunning first round was refreshingly honest

Uruguayan football legend claims Luis Suarez has psychological problems

Dublin dual star Conal Keaney walks away from intercounty game

Jon Walters’ latest act of comradeship proves he is a team player first

Here are some foolproof ways to survive the US Masters ad breaks

UPDATE: Zlatan Ibrahimovic to sue Swedish doctor that claimed he was doping