
Conor McGregor’s pre-fight WhatsApp message was eerily accurate
Homework done
10 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.

Conor McGregor’s pre-fight WhatsApp message was eerily accurate
Homework done
10 years ago

Conor McGregor responds to Nate Diaz’ claims he went running at UFC 202
Tactics my boy. Tactics
10 years ago

WATCH: Conor McGregor gushes about Irish fans who ensured he didn’t go to war alone
“When one of us goes to war…
10 years ago

Robbie Henshaw wants to play in one position, even if he knows that won’t happen
Needs must
10 years ago

WATCH: Nate Diaz reveals what he and Conor McGregor were saying to each other during their fight
One was mouthier than the other
10 years ago

Pete Taylor’s damning opinion on Ireland’s boxing failure is somewhat contradictory
Media tour
10 years ago

The controversial reason Conor McGregor’s win over Nate Diaz was not unanimous
This could have been crucial
10 years ago

Two MMA fighters may be regretting their mid-fight tweets about Conor McGregor
Humble Twitter pie
10 years ago

PICS: Nate Diaz’ face was in a terrible state after his UFC 202 loss
Savage battle
10 years ago

Irish player claims Sale Sharks mismanaged a concussion that eventually forced him to retire
Forced to quit at 28
10 years ago

WATCH: Conor McGregor has one major condition for a Nate Diaz trilogy fight
Calling the shots
10 years ago

Conor McGregor set another UFC record with his gutsy Nate Diaz victory
Well deserved
10 years ago

Ryan Lochte’s incredible apology is almost as hard to believe as his original story
Sensational stuff
10 years ago

A Manchester United legend has applied for the Shamrock Rovers job
If anyone can…
10 years ago

All the Champions Cup dates, times, venues and TV stations for each Irish province
Rounds 1 thru 4
10 years ago

Dave McSharry posts heartfelt message as reality of rugby retirement sets in
He’s only 26
10 years ago

WATCH: New footage after UFC 202 press conference shows a clearly rattled Conor McGregor
He was bulling
10 years ago

Jose Mourinho’s refreshingly honest reason why Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not starting
Nice insight
10 years ago

Paul O’Donovan proves he doesn’t need his brother to give a great interview
Star quality
10 years ago

Garry Ringrose has a very measured take on bulking up to prosper in professional rugby
Wise head on increasingly big shoulders
10 years ago

Josh van der Flier’s goals from this time 12 months ago capture a truly remarkable rise
He’s come a long, long way
10 years ago

Jose Mourinho sets more than reasonable target for Paul Pogba’s debut
No pressure
10 years ago

Russian that beat Michael Conlan is not boxing again at Rio 2016
Vladimir Nikitin’s cut opened up several times during his quarter final win over Michael Conlan. We suspected as much on Wednesday but news has officially arrived that the Russian boxer will not fight again at Rio 2016. The 26-year-old was due to take on America’s Shakur Stevenson in a last four bout that would have […]
10 years ago

Down, probably out on a proud night that Dundalk brought the Champions League anthem to Dublin
Great night, shame about the rain, shame about the result, shame about the rain again. If Ireland fans have trouble getting in for the Ireland kick-offs, imagine the scenes last night. Having a pint, having a chat, as the digital clock soundlessly struck 7:38pm. ‘Better head in so’. Myself and my father are not Dundalk […]
10 years ago

WATCH: Latest Embedded shows Conor McGregor’s reaction after he was bundled off stage
Crazy scenes
10 years ago

WATCH: The greatest piece of sportsmanship you’re likely to see at the 2016 Olympics
‘Get up, get up, we have to finish this’
10 years ago

Details of O’Donovan brothers’ homecoming revealed
Should be some night
10 years ago

WATCH: Conor McGregor offers another reason why he flung bottles at Nate Diaz
How refreshing…
10 years ago

Olympics officials hold extraordinary press briefing on Pat Hickey arrest and boxing rigmarole
You’re welcome world
10 years ago

Leinster looking at coaching options as defence guru departs
Sad news
10 years ago

Leinster have issued an injury update that is almost two pages long
We’re going to need a smaller font
10 years ago

WATCH: Well researched New Zealand TV reporter impresses the hell out of Thomas Barr
Bravo sir
10 years ago

Manchester United are trying to offload an unwanted defender to get Jose Fonte
It’s a bold move, we’ll admit
10 years ago

Former Limerick minor hurler set for Munster debut
Big chance
10 years ago

WATCH: If Wes Hoolahan isn’t careful he’ll be back in the Premier League
Sublime start to the season
10 years ago

Bundee Aki’s honest comments on feeling Irish don’t fill us with confidence about his Test future
Another big, big season ahead
10 years ago

Michael Conlan angrily confronts Olympic judges after scandalous loss
He was livid
10 years ago

TWEETS: The stunned reaction to Michael Conlan’s frankly outrageous Olympic defeat
Ireland’s best gold medal hope Michael Conlan is sensationally out of the Olympics after one of the most twisted judging decisions in recent history. Russia’s Vladimir Nikitin was the victor after all three judges scored the fight 29-28. Speechless — Andy Lee (@AndyLeeBoxing) August 16, 2016 This is what Irish Twitter users made of the […]
10 years ago

WATCH: Is this the worst dive in Olympic history?
A Godawful faceplant
10 years ago

Conor McGregor’s measured response to fans that turned on him after Nate Diaz loss
Well chosen words
10 years ago

Shane Duffy deleted his Twitter account after copping some harsh abuse
Unfortunate
10 years ago

Reports: Manchester United to buy striker, ditch defender before transfer window closes
One out, one in
10 years ago

Olympian from Egypt punished for refusing to shake Israeli opponent’s hand
Packing his bags
10 years ago

Bitter French Olympian compares Rio 2016 atmosphere to Nazi Germany
Outrageous comments
10 years ago

WATCH: Conor McGregor finally reveals what happened before, during and after his retirement tweet
‘Thanks for the cheese’
10 years ago

VIDEO: Kilkenny fan stopping to console distraught Pauric Mahony is everything the GAA should be
Poignant moment
10 years ago

Twitter had a joygasm as Kilkenny edged Waterford in a pulsating, breathless replay
Never say die
10 years ago

WATCH: Jeff Stelling gives Irish defender fitting nickname after he scores twice for new club
He’s the son of a Kerry GAA legend
10 years ago

WATCH: Shane Duffy picked a bad time to have his worst moment for Blackburn
Unfortunate
10 years ago