
Paolo Di Canio hoops his hat in the ring for Celtic job
How could you say ‘No’ to this loveable rogue?
12 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.

Paolo Di Canio hoops his hat in the ring for Celtic job
How could you say ‘No’ to this loveable rogue?
12 years ago

Palestine’s 87-year journey to the Asia Cup is the most uplifting story you’ll read all week
‘The Redeemers’ are competing in a major international tournament for the first time
12 years ago

Vine: Nick Williams rings the bell with immense 145kg bench pull
The Kiwi equalled a gym record originally set by Stephen Ferris
12 years ago

Pat Lam throws selection sink as Connacht target top four
The westerners are seeking to follow up their festive win over Munster
12 years ago

Interview: Kieran Marmion asserts Irish ambitions ahead of ‘huge 12 months’
‘It would be pointless to achieve all this only to let it slip’
12 years ago

Steven Gerrard to Galaxy: Seven other Liverpool legends that took LA by storm
Anne Robinson’s flame burned bright yet brief
12 years ago

We select the Ireland team we want to start next month’s Six Nations
The title defence starts now
12 years ago

Superb footage emerges of Manchester United’s last cup meeting with Cambridge
Bryan Robson lifted the Rumbelows Cup at Wembley after his side’s winning run
12 years ago

Reluctant Floyd Mayweather loses out on €100m Manny Pacquiao fight purse
Holding out for a better offer perhaps?
12 years ago

PICS: Don’t worry – Just the 22 senior Ireland internationals are injured ahead of Six Nations
Amazingly, Joe Schmidt still has plenty to choose from
12 years ago

Pat Lam says Robbie Henshaw is being ‘hounded’ over possible Leinster move
The Connacht coach wants his star centre to stick around
12 years ago

French Jonah Lomu may be pitched straight into Six Nations action
Rémy Grosso laid down a marker with a wrecking ball performance
12 years ago

VINE: Lakers guard stakes early, scary claim for worst dunk miss of 2015
‘E’ for effort, ‘0’ for the scoreboard
12 years ago

Rugby star reveals he missed out on Fifty Shades of Grey lead role
He missed out to a guy with bigger acting… chops
12 years ago

VIDEO: Jack McGrath in danger of missing Six Nations after stamp on Rory Best
The Leinster prop may sit out upcoming Heineken Cup clashes
12 years ago

Five outsiders who could star for Ireland at World Cup 2015
Joe Schmidt is liable to spring a couple of selection surprises this year
12 years ago

VINE: You haven’t seen crooked line-out throws until you check out this beauty
Anything goes in the Land of the Rising Sun
12 years ago

Poll: Should Ched Evans hang up his boots for good after Oldham outrage?
The striker looks destined to miss out on a move to Boundary Park
12 years ago

Fiona Coghlan: from sleeping on friends’ floors to beating New Zealand
Events in France this summer were in stark contrast to dark days in 2012
12 years ago

Connacht’s Tom McCartney hoping to piss off in-laws with Munster mash
The New Zealander tells us The Sportsground is fast becoming a fortress
12 years ago

VIDEO: Bizarre, buzzer-beating own-goal causes bedlam in Florida
Just as coach planned it
12 years ago

VIDEO: Daryl Murphy keeps up his frankly incredible goalscoring streak
The Irishman finishes 2014 as The Championship’s top marksman
12 years ago

Munster go with big guns for New Years clash with Connacht
Anthony Foley’s men would top the table by winning in Galway
12 years ago

West Brom wisely look past Tim Sherwood to secure Tony Pulis
‘Yes, we’ll have the Relegation Salvation please’
12 years ago

Brendan Rodgers will not be splashing Liverpool’s cash in January
Reds boss rules out transfer window spree
12 years ago

Spurs cult hero shows up at Ally Pally dressed as purple Teletubby
The purple one was always our favourite
12 years ago

Chris Hughton confirmed as new Brighton boss
The former Ireland international signs a three and a half year deal
12 years ago

Assist machine Cesc Fabregas fails to make MNF team of the season so far
The public (yes, you!) have a lot to answer for
12 years ago

Alan Pardew and his butting head are off to Crystal Palace
No more binary code neckties for Pards
12 years ago

Opinion: Matt O’Connor undermined by player power and drab performances
The Australian has been waiting for Leinster to show up all season
12 years ago

Liverpool swat Swansea, Lallana’s mooner and Shelvey’s stray elbow
The hosts romped to a handy win at Anfield
12 years ago

VIDEO: Hits of 2014 compilation is good but it’s no Paul O’Connell versus Australia
Or Paulie versus the Springboks for that matter
12 years ago

This stunning ode to Conor McGregor will blow your mind
‘A freak of fearlessness inside the fence’
12 years ago

Luke Fitzgerald feared his injury-hit career was over
The talented back is targeting an Ireland return in 2015
12 years ago

Zlatan pisses off Swedish animal rights group after one-tonne moose is shot
Probably the last thing he expected to happen on an elk hunt
12 years ago

The Irishmen who are ‘bringing French flair back to French rugby’
Grenoble are targeting a top six finish and Champions Cup rugby
12 years ago

VIDEO: ‘Zombie’ Bastareaud breaks down in tears on live TV
Toulon lost top spot after a hefty defeat to Stade Francais
12 years ago

Irish interest ends at Ally Pally as ‘History Maker’ blows 2-0 lead
The Fermanagh slinger looked set for a spot in the last 16
12 years ago

O’Driscoll’s farewell and O’Connor under pressure – it’s SportsJOE’s Leinster Rugby awards 2014
All the best from the boys in mostly blue
12 years ago

SportsJOE’s favourite events of 2014: Ireland v Wales in the Six Nations
Joe Schmidt’s title pretenders rucked, mauled and tackled the life out of the reigning champions
12 years ago

The 10 Irish rugby stars who made us sit up and take notice in 2014
Some are young, some are old(er), but they all made a breakthrough in the past 12 months
12 years ago

Ian Madigan on his best position, sports psychology and why he really, really likes Eoin Reddan
The versatile Leinster back tells SportsJOE about Johnny Sexton, motivation and future plans
12 years ago

Video: Ireland’s top 10 tries of a memorable 2014
Johnny Sexton has scored five tries for Ireland in the past 12 months
12 years ago

Departures, injuries, THAT red card and Pienaar’s genius – it’s the SportsJOE Ulster Awards for 2014
A summer of change for the Ulstermen and a troublesome European campaign
12 years ago

November concussion may rule Johnny Sexton out until Six Nations
The blow sustained against Australia has curtailed the out-half’s playing time
12 years ago

Ireland confirmed for 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup
Just 998 (or so) days to go
12 years ago

Leinster give Luke Fitzgerald another chance to impress at 13
Ian Madigan, Dominic Ryan and Mike Ross all miss out on the interpro
12 years ago

Chris Farrell and James Hart set for action as Grenoble hunt Top 14 leaders
Former Munster scrum-half Mike Prendergast on the French club’s high hopes
12 years ago

Manchester United drop off injured players (and presents) at hospital
Bless their £29 a pair cotton socks
12 years ago

Katie Taylor sees off Brian O’Driscoll in ‘Most Admired’ vote
Rugby dominates the PSG poll but is only Ireland’s third most popular sport
12 years ago