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.
WATCH: A simple, but brutally effective play by Richie McCaw that proves he’s still got it
A non-breakdown clip of the great man?
11 years ago
Ireland’s potential route to World Cup glory is downright scary
Cup rugby starts now
11 years ago
Joe Schmidt’s secret World Cup weapon has been five years in the making
From tiny acorns…
11 years ago
Michael Cheika had the perfect response to Clive Woodward’s spot of Aussie trolling
Top boke, super DJ
11 years ago
Former Leinster outhalf set for PRO12 return, four years after retiring due to sight loss
A good news story out of Italy
11 years ago
Joe Schmidt sets strict deadline for injured stars to return, or risk missing France match
No messing around
11 years ago
Italy plotting greatest World Cup scalp yet as Sergio Parisse returns
Now or never
11 years ago
Ireland go balls to the wall with gutsy team selection for Italy
Big, big game coming up
11 years ago
WATCH: Every World Cup try brilliantly mashed together in one compilation
Tryfest
11 years ago
Earls, Cave or Fitzgerald? Who would you like to see partner Robbie Henshaw
No.13 up for grabs
11 years ago
Former Wales captain comes out with preposterous Johnny Sexton prediction
We’ll see… in 21 months
11 years ago
VIDEO: If you thought Louis van Gaal was happy with Man Utd’s victory, think again
Not impressed
11 years ago
Dub, Dub or Dub? Footballer of the Year ballot will have more than a hint of blue
Worthy nominees
11 years ago
Uplifting news for All-Ireland outsiders as Dublin dominate All-Star nominations
No huge surprises here
11 years ago
Magic Moments: The best tackles, tries and plays from the Rugby World Cup
Instant World Cup expert
11 years ago
Paul O’Connell pays classy tribute to Springboks’ gigantically unlucky captain
Bowing out
11 years ago
Waterford triplets mark GAA history at Croke Park with stupendous picture
Pile-on!
11 years ago
Simon Zebo departs Irish World Cup squad on compassionate leave
Family loss
11 years ago
Two Irishmen force their way into World Cup team of the weekend
Tough decisions
11 years ago
World Cup star makes portly rugby fans feel better about life
Lapping up RWC2015
11 years ago
VIDEO: George North got right under Mike Brown’s skin at Twickenham
Banter
11 years ago
French and New Zealand players join Brian O’Driscoll in gleefully mocking English defeat
Kicking them when they’re down
11 years ago
More good news for Irish rugby following Monday morning fitness update
Only one real doubt
11 years ago
Cian Healy’s stunning, 60-metre spiral kick earns him a standing ovation
On the money
11 years ago
How in hell is Joe Schmidt going to pick a back three to face Italy?
Options all over the place
11 years ago
Munster’s backline flyers top our player ratings as Romanians roasted
Now for the real stuff
11 years ago
Ireland set a mighty World Cup record before ball was passed against Romania
Stack ’em high
11 years ago
WATCH: Nobody does rugby banter quite like the Aussies
We try it, others try it, but the Aussies are the masters. Rugby HQ and The Wraparound are just two of the sublime segments to come from the lads at Fox Sports Australia. The lads do a mighty fine job of picking out the best hits, tries, bloopers and fan antics each week and tying […]
11 years ago
WATCH: Brazen Dublin lads cruise around Kerry in search of ‘Sam Maguire’
Rubbing the salt
11 years ago
VIDEO: Mark Wahlberg sneaks in Philadelphia Eagles reference during audience with the Pope
Proper order
11 years ago
VIDEO: Warren Gatland pops up at England team bus to analyse stunning victory
Master troll
11 years ago
One Irish player was sleeping with the enemy at the last World Cup
Improving international relations
11 years ago
WATCH: Canada nail down Try of the World Cup nominee with 80-metre stunner
Coast to coast
11 years ago
Jamie Heaslip reveals the players hitting big numbers in Ireland’s gym sessions
Pushing tin
11 years ago
Manchester United and Liverpool press ‘attack’ button with adventurous line-ups
Going for the jugular
11 years ago
Harry Redknapp’s t’riffic tale about wheeling and dealing “little, fat geezer” Julian Dicks to Liverpool
Hazza at his finest
11 years ago
Paul O’Connell’s mum wins competition to see her son’s crunch World Cup game
Winning mentality
11 years ago
UFC heavyweight believes Conor McGregor was “insulting the shit” out of Ronda Rousey
Go Big fall-out continues
11 years ago
Siege mentality taken to new heights at Liverpool
No more free rides
11 years ago
WATCH: Fighter disastrously back-flips straight onto camerawoman after Bellator triumph
Compo claim
11 years ago
State of the Nation: Joe Schmidt attempts to allay fears over Robbie Henshaw’s fitness
Last chance to shine
11 years ago
Tommy Bowe’s selection against Romania highlights fleeting nature of Test rugby
10 years on
11 years ago
Ireland’s team to face Romania will set a Rugby World Cup record
Zimmerframe rugby
11 years ago
Ireland make plethora of changes for Romanian rendezvous
Freshening up the troops
11 years ago
There was an unfortunate 9/11 reference during Henry Shefflin’s book launch last night
Not the best joke
11 years ago
Cora Staunton’s startling take on abject conditions ladies GAA players have to put up with
Grim enough
11 years ago
