
Next time someone slags you about pre-match superstitions, show them Ronan O’Gara’s words
A special breed
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.

Next time someone slags you about pre-match superstitions, show them Ronan O’Gara’s words
A special breed
10 years ago

Sonny Bill Williams’ leg burning routine is the most intense thing we’ve ever heard
20 minutes of absolute hell
10 years ago

WATCH: Conor McGregor’s rapid response when asked about ‘going home’ to England
Short shrift
10 years ago

Three Ireland internationals on the move but two are off to The Championship
Going the wrong way
10 years ago

Lions star set to earn €1.4m annual salary with next contract
Floodgates could open
10 years ago

Scans reveal how much of an absolute warrior Johnny Sexton was during the Lions Series
This sounds so nasty
10 years ago

One of Conor McGregor’s fiercest rivals will be front and centre for his boxing debut
Best seat in the house
10 years ago

American golfer at The Open has a name to surely rival Shooter McGavin
Fair play to his progressive parents
10 years ago

Sean O’Malley earns UFC contract with stunning knock-out that sent Dana White wild
Looks like the real deal
10 years ago

One of Munster’s smartest summer signings reveals Ronan O’Gara influence
Munster to the core
10 years ago

James McClean buries penalty as new shootout system confuses everyone
Not a bother to him
10 years ago

Conor McGregor looks to be in absolutely phenomenal shape as he trains in Las Vegas
Not a pick on him
10 years ago

Manchester United’s starting XI with their final two transfer targets is absolutely fearsome
Surely good enough for a tilt at the title
10 years ago

Mayweather vs. McGregor documentary to air next Friday and it should be class
Looking forward to this
10 years ago

McGregor vs. Mayweather set to bypass landmark figure as odds on ‘The Notorious’ drop
This is incredible
10 years ago

PRO14 set to be officially confirmed and Irish provinces to get their way
It’s going global
10 years ago

Has Pádraic Joyce struck on the secret of the GAA’s most successful counties?
Don’t commit to the commute
10 years ago

Should Johnny Sexton and Sean O’Brien really be rested until 2018?
Ronan O’Gara disagrees
10 years ago

Two previously unheard Jim Gavin stories that show his completely different sides
Will do anything for Dublin and anything for football.
10 years ago

Conor McGregor gesture when Ariel Helwani lost his Showtime job is the epitome of class
“That definitely meant a lot to me”
10 years ago

Suspended Kevin Feely still has a decent chance of facing Armagh
Three chances, in fact
10 years ago

Conor McGregor has a completely different take on his UFC comeback
Both he and Dana White spoke about it in London
10 years ago

Ronan O’Gara’s predicted ‘Irish player to watch’ next season definitely has a point to prove
Wouldn’t put it past him
10 years ago

Jim White couldn’t quite believe Sky’s unique Mayweather vs. McGregor comparison
Some ‘tale of the tape’
10 years ago

Conor McGregor makes great point about Floyd Mayweather’s mid-tour growth spurt
Bang to rights
10 years ago

Manchester United get tempting offer for Anthony Martial but they should ignore it
Mourinho must be tempted
10 years ago

Three huge names missing from Dublin team to face Kildare
Hope for Kildare
10 years ago

Floyd Mayweather reveals what he truly appreciates about Conor McGregor
The truth finally comes out
10 years ago

Conor McGregor comment as cameras were switching off may be the most inspirational thing he has ever said
Many people may have missed this
10 years ago

Conor McGregor finishes world tour like a bloody Giant Slayer
Wiped the floor with Floyd
10 years ago

Opening fight on Mayweather vs. McGregor undercard confirmed
It’s all coming together
10 years ago

Irish broadcast details for Mayweather vs. McGregor revealed
Showtime’s Stephen Espinoza spoke to us in London
10 years ago

What happened to Leigh Griffiths at Windsor Park is an absolute disgrace
Crazy scenes at Celtic vs. Linfield
10 years ago

‘Scoring six points against Westmeath doesn’t mean you’re the next Diarmuid Connolly’
That’s fighting talk outta Kildare
10 years ago

Munster’s team-bonding trip to Santa Ponsa sounds like the best craic
14. Solid. Days!
10 years ago

We bloody well knew Conor McGregor had plans to box again
At least he was honest
10 years ago

Artem Lobov justified his presence on Mayweather vs. McGregor world tour with one killer comment
Always knew he had it in him
10 years ago

Emotional Ronan O’Gara gives beautiful take on Anthony Foley’s Thomond Park farewell
This can’t have been easy
10 years ago

Ronan O’Gara suggests perfect, exhilarating way to settle Lions vs New Zealand
Would have been class
10 years ago

Munster and IRFU reportedly agree to bring home a serious Irish talent
Hard cheese Leinster
10 years ago

Conor McGregor set for absolutely gigantic kit sponsorship deal
“I’m a free agent”
10 years ago

Conor McGregor is back and he absolutely tore Floyd Mayweather to shreds
What a show in Toronto
10 years ago

Ronan O’Gara queried about Munster coaching job; answers with complete honesty
Did not flinch
10 years ago

Manchester United have reportedly settled on a scandalous fee to offload Anthony Martial
Jose is not a fan
10 years ago

Conor McGregor’s nutritionist on difference between MMA and boxing weight cuts
Gave his daily diet too
10 years ago

We’ve already found the most beautiful jersey of the new rugby season
Oh La La
10 years ago

Conor McGregor chillingly reveals circumstances he would break boxing rules against Floyd Mayweather
“It would only take two seconds”
10 years ago

Floyd Mayweather schooled Conor McGregor and he must be absolutely fuming
‘It was like Mrs Brown’s Boys opening for Richard Pryor’
10 years ago

TV presenters embarrassingly caught out by technical glitch during Mayweather-McGregor press conference
They were not prepared for this…
10 years ago