Patrick McCarry

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.
Sam Warburton says what most of this Ireland squad must've been thinking before Paris win
3 hours ago

Sam Warburton says what most of this Ireland squad must've been thinking before Paris win

Why no-one is talking about the other song Ireland were singing in Paris
10 hours ago

Why no-one is talking about the other song Ireland were singing in Paris

Johnny Sexton shows nothing but class when asked about struggling Mannie Libbok
13 hours ago

Johnny Sexton shows nothing but class when asked about struggling Mannie Libbok

QUIZ: You'll have to be a complete Ryder Cup die-hard to get full marks in our quiz
16 hours ago

QUIZ: You'll have to be a complete Ryder Cup die-hard to get full marks in our quiz

"She's a certified dog" - Americans rave about Leona Maguire after Solheim heroics
1 day ago

"She's a certified dog" - Americans rave about Leona Maguire after Solheim heroics

Ireland address Josh van der Flier stamping incident as damning footage emerges
1 day ago

Ireland address Josh van der Flier stamping incident as damning footage emerges

Peter O'Mahony lets it all go in beautiful post-match footage that sums up Paris scenes
1 day ago

Peter O'Mahony lets it all go in beautiful post-match footage that sums up Paris scenes

Bundee Aki shared a lovely post-match moment with Bryan Habana
2 days ago

Bundee Aki shared a lovely post-match moment with Bryan Habana

"The show goes on" - James Lowe sets the tone after World Cup tackle to remember
2 days ago

"The show goes on" - James Lowe sets the tone after World Cup tackle to remember

Rónan Kelleher and Ireland endure nightmare start, before bold call, in Paris
2 days ago

Rónan Kelleher and Ireland endure nightmare start, before bold call, in Paris

Ireland vs. Springboks: All the biggest moments, talking points and player ratings
2 days ago

Ireland vs. Springboks: All the biggest moments, talking points and player ratings

"Those words were spoken directly to me and my dad... I was broken" - CJ Stander
3 days ago

"Those words were spoken directly to me and my dad... I was broken" - CJ Stander

Antoine Dupont rushed to hospital with suspected broken jaw in France win
4 days ago

Antoine Dupont rushed to hospital with suspected broken jaw in France win

"Jean was in a dark spot... he was struggling" - CJ Stander on 'Munster monsters' Kleyn and Snyman
4 days ago

"Jean was in a dark spot... he was struggling" - CJ Stander on 'Munster monsters' Kleyn and Snyman

'It's pretty fake if you think everything is going to be rosy' - ROG on Johnny Sexton rivalry
4 days ago

'It's pretty fake if you think everything is going to be rosy' - ROG on Johnny Sexton rivalry

"We are going to physically mangle these guys" - South Africans fire warning to Ireland
4 days ago

"We are going to physically mangle these guys" - South Africans fire warning to Ireland

Andy Farrell sticks to his guns with Ireland team for South Africa
4 days ago

Andy Farrell sticks to his guns with Ireland team for South Africa

Jack Crowley's confident press conference reminder gives Springboks something to chew over
5 days ago

Jack Crowley's confident press conference reminder gives Springboks something to chew over

'This is not a sad story' - Ian Madigan announces retirement with poignant essay
5 days ago

'This is not a sad story' - Ian Madigan announces retirement with poignant essay

Ronan O'Gara responds to Johnny Sexton breaking his record
5 days ago

Ronan O'Gara responds to Johnny Sexton breaking his record