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Jail's nothing but a holiday camp, says McCarthy
4 days ago

"JAIL is only a holiday camp" -- the words of 'Fat John' McCarthy on RTE less than 18 months ago.'Fat John' would be in an ideal position to know. He and his family are well accustomed to prison.In 2010, he boasted to viewers of 'Prime Time Investigates'
Criminal packed heroin in 'outdoor drugs factory'
4 days ago

A NOTORIOUS criminal who was caught packaging heroin worth €145,000 at an 'outdoor drugs factory' was last night behind bars after a jury found him guilty of drug dealing.John McCarthy (41), of Cliona Park, Moyross, Co Limerick, was observed by undercove
Laois fans need to get off their backsides -- McCarthy
1 week ago

Laois hurling boss Teddy McCarthy has called on the county's supporters to get 'off their backsides' and start supporting the team.The Cork dual All-Ireland medal winner, who will lead Laois into the Leinster Championship for the first time on Saturday a
McCarthy stars for Tipp
3 weeks ago

Tipperary easily dealt with the challenge of a visiting Kerry team in the first round last night in Thurles.Tipp came into this game as hot favourites and duly had the game all but sealed and delivered by half-time, leading by 3-10 to 0-5.Kevin Slattery
McCarthy asks to miss Euros
2 weeks ago

Ireland midfielder James McCarthy asked to be withdrawn from consideration for selection for Euro 2012 after his father was diagnosed with cancer, manager Giovanni Trapattoni has said.McCarthy, who was born in Scotland but switched his allegiance to Irel
McClean in, McCarthy out as Trap names 23-man Euro squad
2 weeks ago

Sunderland winger James McClean has been included in Ireland’s squad for this summer’s European Championships.However, midfielder James McCarthy has withdrawn because his father has been diagnosed with cancer.Announcing the squad at a press conference in
Uphill battle for limerick
1 day ago

IT'S at times like this you wonder just how much damage Limerick's lost season in 2010 really inflicted. Lots of strong green shoots have sprouted in the county over recent years with college, club and county U-21 successes, but how much further forward
Simenon coasts home to seal Ruby double
1 day ago

Simenon showed his liking for a drop down in class as he sauntered away with the conditions hurdle at Cork yesterday to secure a double for Ruby Walsh.Third to Alderwood in the Grade One Champion Novice Hurdle at Punchestown last time, the five-year-old