
Ian Keatley’s reason for staying at Munster was suitably selfless
He had offers from English clubs
9 years ago
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.

Ian Keatley’s reason for staying at Munster was suitably selfless
He had offers from English clubs
9 years ago

Every coach should take note of how Joe Schmidt deals with substitutes
This applies to all sports
9 years ago

Sean Cronin proclaimed world’s best impact sub and we’re not arguing
Does any other player come close?
9 years ago

Ronan O’Gara believes rugby can learn from the Dublin footballers
‘That’s a different way of looking at it’
9 years ago

Dublin’s preparations for All-Ireland final day are a lot more relaxed than you’d think
Fascinating insight from Jack McCaffrey and the Brogan brothers
9 years ago

Ireland youngster added to Manchester United’s Champions League squad
He was on the bench for United’s game against Crystal Palace last season
9 years ago

Bernard Brogan’s matchday preparations are a lesson to every up and coming player
Coming into focus
9 years ago

Tommy Bowe states Ireland ambition but he’s facing some serious competition
He started the season well
9 years ago

Munster snap up top Welsh prospect James McCarthy
He has already helped Ireland to glory
9 years ago

It’s proving harder and harder not to get carried away with Sean Maguire
The goals are coming now
9 years ago

Paul Pogba only played 18 minutes yet managed to annoy Graeme Souness
“A YouTube player”
9 years ago

Absolutely essential Ronan O’Gara comments on coaching players of different talents and egos
A must for coaches at all levels
9 years ago

Richard Keys slated for “shameful” Sadio Mané claim
Even a Mayo legend got involved
9 years ago

Niall Morgan’s class gesture would mean an awful lot to aspiring goalkeepers everywhere
Fair play to the Tyrone goalkeeper
9 years ago

Paul Galvin sent a really sound message to Joe Canning right before the All-Ireland
Game respects game
9 years ago

Three moments that prove Luke McGrath is coming for Conor Murray’s Ireland jersey
All within the space of six seconds
9 years ago

Every ageing sports person should listen to Ronan O’Gara’s advice to prolong your career
How Tommy Bowe has reinvented himself is an eye opener
9 years ago

Ireland’s chances of hosting 2023 World Cup receive two significant boosts
The French are floundering
9 years ago

1980s Galway hurlers gave one of the reigning All-Ireland champions one hell of a fright last night
Brilliant night in Athenry
9 years ago

Limerick manager receives best excuse to miss training we’ve seen in a long time
Sounds painful
9 years ago

UFC 215 loses main event at horribly late notice
48 hours out. Dana White will not like this.
9 years ago

What are the odds of someone from Tallaght or Clondalkin playing for Leinster?
Clondalkin too
9 years ago

Ronan O’Gara comments on Rua Tipoki will have Munster fans everywhere in agreement
“Easily one of the best guys I ever played with”
9 years ago

Ronan O’Gara pays tribute to Andrew Trimble as he approaches impressive caps milestone
Glowing praise
9 years ago

Martin O’Neill’s comments on Sean Maguire and Scott Hogan miss the point entirely
Wait and see mindset
9 years ago

Ireland’s position in the football world summed up in 14 transfers
Poor man of Europe
9 years ago

The Galway hurlers are playing a very special, charity game on Thursday
Current stars and legends will feature
9 years ago

Son of Dublin GAA legend Tommy Carr tearing it up at US Open
Simon Carr – remember the name
9 years ago

Conor McGregor’s trilogy fight with Nate Diaz moves two steps closer
Should be at UFC 219 on December 30
9 years ago

Three young Irish players that need to be thrown in sooner rather than later
Last throw of the dice
9 years ago

Here’s why every Ireland fan should be cheering for Scotland next month
It’s come to this
9 years ago

This is the Ireland team to beat Moldova and restore some belief in the country
McClean and Brady are suspended
9 years ago

Wes Hoolahan fit to face Serbia but will be doing well to start
Close, but not close enough
9 years ago

Andrew Conway barges into pole position to be Ireland’s fullback this November
But Leinster have some dogs in the fight
9 years ago

Gareth Steenson’s parents reacted so superbly when he was told to ‘find another job’
He never gave up
9 years ago

JJ Delaney’s evocative words about David Burke are worth making a deal about
Game respects game
9 years ago

Every Mayo fan over the next two weeks will be having the same Aidan O’Shea debate
Good point by Alan Brogan
9 years ago

Daryl Horgan suffers from the ultimate indignity in Georgia
Hardly anyone noticed
9 years ago

So sad that a genuine Galway fan missed out on All-Ireland tickets due to casual sexism
Shockingly rude
9 years ago

American journalist’s gushing praise of hurling should make everyone involved in the sport proud
‘Hurling is hurling’
9 years ago

What James McClean is doing for a young, struggling Derry family cannot be understated
Above and beyond
9 years ago

Manchester United reportedly encouraged to make €100m move for Gareth Bale on Thursday
Mourinho was given the green light
9 years ago

Conor McGregor set for quite remarkable record but ESPN not impressed
Can’t please everyone
9 years ago

Simon Zebo burns Conor Murray as TV cameras catch him texting during Munster match
Rightly so!
9 years ago

Galway and Waterford name All-Ireland final teams
One change each
9 years ago

Nate Diaz camp name price for Conor McGregor trilogy
Ambitious… but possible
9 years ago

Waterford have made a bold, brave choice for their All-Ireland final suits
Almost as good as Austin Gleeson’s championship haircut
9 years ago

Every rugby player will relate to Ian Madigan being bombarded by his manager on WhatsApp
We’ve all experienced this
9 years ago