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.

Five Ireland U20s that undoubtedly impressed Joe Schmidt during the Six Nations
On the radar
10 years ago

Shock change in Irish back row as Joe Schmidt names team for Scotland clash
Big guns
10 years ago

Warren Gatland sorry for ‘banter’ remark as England-Wales gypsy slur explodes
Slur saga
10 years ago

‘You leave home, you leave families, friends, everything but the hardest thing is leaving your club’
GAA never leaves you
10 years ago

Ireland expected to face Scotland with strongest possible team
No messing
10 years ago

WATCH: Aidan O’Shea whipped off his top on The Toughest Trade and made us proud to be Irish
Representing
10 years ago

Ultan Dillane on why getting back to Munster may prove harder than you think
Well set
10 years ago

VIDEO: Johnny Sexton and Joe Schmidt’s striking call to end homelessness crisis
All together
10 years ago

Liverpool reportedly willing to loan out Christian Benteke and pay some of his wages
Want shot
10 years ago

Leinster cult hero Nathan Hines reveals the two players he dreaded tackling in his career
Little and large
10 years ago

Assessing the three leading candidates for Munster’s new Director of Rugby job
All change
10 years ago

Paul Scholes identifies the three players Manchester United need to be great again
Break the bank
10 years ago

Tributes pour in for 37-year-old Fijian rugby star after his tragic passing
Joy to watch
10 years ago

Jamie Heaslip’s take on his decade at the top is commendably humble
Still going strong
10 years ago

WATCH: Drake made a complete tit of himself at the Chicago Bulls game last night
Take a seat
10 years ago

Chicago Blackhawks prove their soundness with great St Patrick’s Day gesture
Greenhawks
10 years ago

‘Buzzing. Proud. Delighted’ – Ireland’s super subs on the dismantling of Italy
On the up
10 years ago

Former Connacht rugby player passes away after road accident in Australia
Sad news
10 years ago

VIDEO: Duncan Taylor’s 60-metre Scotland try thrills giddy English fans
Unlikely hero
10 years ago

Seamus Coleman took legendary status to new level for these delighted Everton fans
Giving back
10 years ago

Memphis Depay out in the cold as Louis van Gaal names team to face West Ham
Three changes
10 years ago

WATCH: Former Dublin GAA star Lindsay Peat rampages through four Italians to claim stunning Irish try
No stopping her
10 years ago

WATCH: Follow every minute of Ireland Women’s Six Nations duel with Italy
Outgoing champs
10 years ago

VIDEO: Joe Schmidt looking on, Ireland U20s demonstrate simple, devastating beauty of a good offload
Simple but effective
10 years ago

Chael Sonnen wants Conor McGregor to ditch Ido Portal but it has nothing to do with movement or pool noodles
Brand management
10 years ago

Conor Murray speaks eloquently about the eye injury that almost cost a friend his rugby career
Risky business
10 years ago

WATCH: Rene Ranger try defies laws of space, time, gravity and logic
Stupendous
10 years ago

Four compelling reasons to cheer on Ireland’s U20 giantkillers this weekend
On the up
10 years ago

Jack McGrath heeding Forrest Gump’s wise words as Ireland chase first win of 2016
It happens
10 years ago

COMMENT: Seized with dread, Joe Schmidt’s refusal to take a chance could cost Ireland dearly
Glory-hunting
10 years ago

Joe Schmidt explains why Jared Payne is back and Stuart McCloskey is dropped
Hedging his bets
10 years ago

Ireland’s starting XV to face Italy will cause some grumbling
Playing it rugby
10 years ago

Ireland’s expected team to face Italy should get the good times rolling
Three changes
10 years ago

Ronan O’Gara’s Munster return delayed by more good news from France
In demand
10 years ago

COMMENT: England’s desire to be inglorious bastards reaches new low with Manu Tuilagi selection
Panto villains
10 years ago