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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.

L’Equipe article about Irish supporters at Euro 2016 has made us immensely proud
Sure we try our best
10 years ago
COMMENT: Rory McIlroy owes Ireland absolutely nothing
Decision made
10 years ago
Jared Payne fitness worry may cause Joe Schmidt to revamp Irish backline
One more game JP. Just one more!
10 years ago
Toni Kroos and entire Northern Ireland team feature in Euro 2016’s most insane, yet entirely believable, stat
Pinging
10 years ago
Irish fans tear into Rory McIlroy on Twitter after Rio 2016 withdrawal
He ain’t going
10 years ago
Rory McIlroy will not be representing Ireland at Rio 2016
Major blow to our medal hopes
10 years ago
Uefa decision means atmosphere at Ireland v Italy will be the best yet
Bring it on
10 years ago
Martin O’Neill’s updates on Jon Walters and now Wes Hoolahan have us genuinely concerned
The sun will come out, tomorrow
10 years ago
15-year-old High School footballer who died shielding three girls from gunfire receives posthumous honour
Courage personified
10 years ago
Conor Murray honest to a fault about his role in South Africa’s matchwinning try
Went low, got run over
10 years ago
Johnny Sexton’s younger brother praised by new club after permanent move
Highly valued
10 years ago
Leicester City ready to shatter transfer record on 27-year-old with 13 Premier League goals
A punt
10 years ago
Statistic about Ireland’s referee for Italy clash does not fill us with confidence
Gulp
10 years ago
David Beckham uses Roy Keane as fitting example of a handy European to have about
Melting pot
10 years ago
Jack Wilshere and Chris Smalling should probably avoid L’Equipe today
Not impressed
10 years ago
PIC: Iceland captain eventually got his hands on that elusive Cristiano Ronaldo jersey
Happy ending
10 years ago
Georges St-Pierre finally clarifies his position on a Conor McGregor superfight
Rush vs. The Notorious
10 years ago
WATCH: Joe Allen officially arrives at Euro 2016 with a sumptuous assist for Aaron Ramsey
The Welsh Xavi/Pirlo
10 years ago
When Ireland needed inspiration, they turned to a teenager who has been stepping up all year
Turning heads in Manchester
10 years ago
It’s our pleasure to rate Ireland’s U20 heroes after their World Championships masterclass
Wolfpuppies pushed hard
10 years ago
WATCH: Jacob Stockdale’s high speed Ireland U20 try was a joy to behold
What a ripper
10 years ago
Daniele de Rossi on why Italy owe Ireland absolutely no favours
Thanks for nothing
10 years ago
Former Ireland assistant Marco Tardelli tears us to shreds in Italy preview
No more divided loyalties
10 years ago
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10 years ago
Ireland’s team to start Springboks decider is obvious
Our best shot
10 years ago
Following weekend capitulation to South Africa, Ireland’s players endure a very awkward Port Elizabeth flight
Very cosy
10 years ago
IRFU confirm worst possible news about Robbie Henshaw’s knee injury
Heading home
10 years ago
Two years after retiring at 24, Cavan’s reluctant targetman plagues Tyrone
The Red Hand defence could not handle him
10 years ago
Ireland U20s announce team good enough to make World Championship final
Gunning for history
10 years ago
Irish sports fans are being massively cheered by Shane Lowry’s US Open charge
Rallying the nation’s spirits
10 years ago
WATCH: Ireland have every right to be aggrieved at this crucial Springbok try
Crafty gits
10 years ago
WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest selfless gesture couldn’t possibly divide opinion
Grace under fire
10 years ago
Australian rugby star to get English flag tattoo after wager goes wrong
Permanent reminder
10 years ago
‘Wonderboy’ has one fight on his mind after picking Rory MacDonald apart at UFC Ottawa
Few called this
10 years ago
Robbie Henshaw’s further participation in South Africa tour in doubt
In the balance
10 years ago
Worrying details emerge of terror plot to harm fans watching Belgium’s victory over Ireland
This could have done serious damage
10 years ago
US Open leader Shane Lowry on a one-man mission to cheer up a bruised nation
Well poised
10 years ago
Galway hero Paul Conroy’s post-match interview was unapologetically heartfelt
Towering performances
10 years ago
Galway’s improbable, imperious win over Mayo sets social media ablaze
Into the qualifiers with ye
10 years ago
WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo approves as cheeky mascot flicks Austria the ‘V’
For victory
10 years ago
Perplexing selections leave Ireland legless to prevent grandstand Springbok comeback
History must wait
10 years ago
South Africa Sports Minister questions Irish bottle as they blow series win
A must-follow Twitter account
10 years ago
We’ve rated the Irish players that looked so good at Ellis Park before running out of gas
Fierce contest at Ellis Park
10 years ago
WATCH: Andrew Trimble’s sensational nutmeg was crucial in Devin Toner’s try
Great thinking
10 years ago
WATCH: Paddy Jackson’s rip on Sia Kolisi is candy from a baby stuff
Exceptional defence
10 years ago
Irish fans lost their minds at the team squandering possession
Shocking lack of composure
10 years ago
These staunch Northern Irish fans are surely regretting their choice of jerseys
Subconsciously supporting the Boys in Green
10 years ago
WATCH: Nobody in Bordeaux partied as much as Matt Holland last night
Cock-a-hoop
10 years ago
Irish paper summons spirit of Maradona with brilliant image of Wes Hoolahan and Belgian defence
Fantastic stuff
10 years ago
WATCH: New camera angle vindicates Michael Hooper from controversial sand-throwing incident
A tale of two camera angles
10 years ago

L’Equipe article about Irish supporters at Euro 2016 has made us immensely proud

COMMENT: Rory McIlroy owes Ireland absolutely nothing

Jared Payne fitness worry may cause Joe Schmidt to revamp Irish backline

Toni Kroos and entire Northern Ireland team feature in Euro 2016’s most insane, yet entirely believable, stat

Irish fans tear into Rory McIlroy on Twitter after Rio 2016 withdrawal

Rory McIlroy will not be representing Ireland at Rio 2016

Uefa decision means atmosphere at Ireland v Italy will be the best yet

Martin O’Neill’s updates on Jon Walters and now Wes Hoolahan have us genuinely concerned

15-year-old High School footballer who died shielding three girls from gunfire receives posthumous honour

Conor Murray honest to a fault about his role in South Africa’s matchwinning try

Johnny Sexton’s younger brother praised by new club after permanent move

Leicester City ready to shatter transfer record on 27-year-old with 13 Premier League goals

Statistic about Ireland’s referee for Italy clash does not fill us with confidence

David Beckham uses Roy Keane as fitting example of a handy European to have about

Jack Wilshere and Chris Smalling should probably avoid L’Equipe today

PIC: Iceland captain eventually got his hands on that elusive Cristiano Ronaldo jersey

Georges St-Pierre finally clarifies his position on a Conor McGregor superfight

WATCH: Joe Allen officially arrives at Euro 2016 with a sumptuous assist for Aaron Ramsey

When Ireland needed inspiration, they turned to a teenager who has been stepping up all year

It’s our pleasure to rate Ireland’s U20 heroes after their World Championships masterclass

WATCH: Jacob Stockdale’s high speed Ireland U20 try was a joy to behold

Daniele de Rossi on why Italy owe Ireland absolutely no favours

Former Ireland assistant Marco Tardelli tears us to shreds in Italy preview

Share your deadly Camogie skills and you could be a hero at your local club

Ireland’s team to start Springboks decider is obvious

Following weekend capitulation to South Africa, Ireland’s players endure a very awkward Port Elizabeth flight

IRFU confirm worst possible news about Robbie Henshaw’s knee injury

Two years after retiring at 24, Cavan’s reluctant targetman plagues Tyrone

Ireland U20s announce team good enough to make World Championship final

Irish sports fans are being massively cheered by Shane Lowry’s US Open charge

WATCH: Ireland have every right to be aggrieved at this crucial Springbok try

WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest selfless gesture couldn’t possibly divide opinion

Australian rugby star to get English flag tattoo after wager goes wrong

‘Wonderboy’ has one fight on his mind after picking Rory MacDonald apart at UFC Ottawa

Robbie Henshaw’s further participation in South Africa tour in doubt

Worrying details emerge of terror plot to harm fans watching Belgium’s victory over Ireland

US Open leader Shane Lowry on a one-man mission to cheer up a bruised nation

Galway hero Paul Conroy’s post-match interview was unapologetically heartfelt

Galway’s improbable, imperious win over Mayo sets social media ablaze

WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo approves as cheeky mascot flicks Austria the ‘V’

Perplexing selections leave Ireland legless to prevent grandstand Springbok comeback

South Africa Sports Minister questions Irish bottle as they blow series win

We’ve rated the Irish players that looked so good at Ellis Park before running out of gas

WATCH: Andrew Trimble’s sensational nutmeg was crucial in Devin Toner’s try

WATCH: Paddy Jackson’s rip on Sia Kolisi is candy from a baby stuff

Irish fans lost their minds at the team squandering possession

These staunch Northern Irish fans are surely regretting their choice of jerseys

WATCH: Nobody in Bordeaux partied as much as Matt Holland last night

Irish paper summons spirit of Maradona with brilliant image of Wes Hoolahan and Belgian defence

WATCH: New camera angle vindicates Michael Hooper from controversial sand-throwing incident