# Solid

Last year

2022

# Respect

Gent boss praises 'solid' Shamrock Rovers and pays tribute to Irish football fans

Hein Vanhaezebrouck was impressed by the vocal travelling support.

7.2k

Sep 16th 2022, 7:15 AM

All time

# Solid

Decent start for Shane Lowry at Honda Classic as his opening round puts him in the chasing pack

With a $7m purse on offer, the Offaly native is well-placed after a decent day’s work.

4.0k

Feb 27th 2020, 11:43 PM

# Solid

Ireland's man of the match says they 'dug deep' to earn point

John Egan acquitted himself well amid a difficult day for his side in Tbilisi.

9.1k

Oct 12th 2019, 5:39 PM

# In form

Ireland's number one keeps another clean sheet as Boro go top of the Championship

Darren Randolph has conceded goals in just one out of his side’s five Championship fixtures so far.

5.7k

Aug 25th 2018, 12:33 AM

# Solid

Uruguay top Group A as Suarez and Cavani fire them to victory over 10-man Russia

The South Americans earned a 3-0 win, and Oscar Tabarez’s men have yet to concede at this summer’s World Cup.

4.5k

Jun 25th 2018, 5:18 PM

# Solid

Analysis: Rob Kearney shows why Joe Schmidt remains his number one fan

The Leinster fullback has provided important composure and solidity in Ireland’s 15 shirt.

51.1k

Feb 12th 2018, 8:00 PM

# Solid

'I think there was hamstrings left on the pitch, a few stud marks and ball marks on legs'

Drawing with the European Champions in a World Cup qualifier took a huge physical effort from the Republic of Ireland women’s team.

3.8k

Nov 29th 2017, 7:05 PM

# Solid

'The attitude was very good': Mourinho content with Manchester United's win

Mourinho got the desire he demanded as United provided a composed reaction to their weekend defeat.

5.0k

Oct 25th 2017, 6:35 AM

# Solid

Another consistent round from Paul Dunne in Italy but still a long way from the leaders

Graeme McDowell also made it to the weekend…just about.

2.8k

Oct 14th 2017, 12:46 AM

# Solid

Good result for Ireland as Wales and Serbia play out a draw

Aleksandar Mitrović and Aaron Ramsey were on target for their respective sides this evening.

14.3k

Jun 11th 2017, 10:32 PM

# Solid

Shane Lowry is well-placed after a decent opening as the PGA heads to Phoenix

The Offaly native managed four birdies for a share of 17th place.

3.8k

Feb 2nd 2017, 9:49 PM

# Solid

Donegal's McGee best of the Irish at PGA Catalunya after a blistering start

The Rosapenna man carded an opening round 64 to leave him at six under par.

3.5k

Nov 15th 2015, 9:48 AM

# solidity

Sam Oji's defensive masterclass helps Limerick to away win over Bohs

There wasn’t too much in the way of excitement at Dalymount Park, aside from Rory Gaffney’s winning goal.

2.7k

Apr 11th 2014, 10:20 PM

# Shipwreck

Has a ship that disappeared in 1679 been found?

The Griffin disappeared in 1679 – but now a beam has been found that may have been part of the ship.

13.9k

Jun 18th 2013, 8:30 PM

# Solid

Immortalise this: 13 possible poses for a Brian O’Driscoll statue

How do you picture Ireland’s record try-scorer in your mind’s eye?

166k

Feb 17th 2013, 7:59 PM

# Solid

In the swing: Rose to the occasion

As Rory McIlroy made a late charge and Tiger Woods drove home early, Justin Rose succeeded in his goal of quietly making his way round the Miami course.

151

Mar 13th 2012, 10:10 AM

# Solid

Swanning about: Walsh settles in by Bondi

Tommy Walsh is adapting to life in Sydney and has been given Tadhg Kennelly’s old jersey.

810

Jan 10th 2012, 3:22 PM