As it happened: King reigns in Dundalk, Hoops held by Galway, and Shels beat St Pat’s
It was another action-packed night in the League of Ireland with a number of intriguing results.
Veteran manager Noel King returned to the dugout at Dundalk and watched his side claim their first Premier Division win of the season against Bohemians.
At Tolka Park, Damien Duff’s Shelbourne beat St Patrick’s Athletic in a sold-out Dublin derby.
Here’s how the action unfolded...
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Today's results:
Premier Division
Drogheda United 3-1 Sligo Rovers
Dundalk 2-0 Bohemians
Shelbourne 1-0 St Patrick’s Athletic
Waterford 0-2 Derry City
Shamrock Rovers 1-1 Galway United
First Division
Finn Harps 0-2 Cork City
Athlone Town 2-1 Cobh Ramblers
Bray Wanderers 2-0 Kerry
Treaty United 0-2 UCD
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A point apiece for Shamrock Rovers and Galway United as Hoops substitute Johnny Kenny cancels out Stephen Walsh's second-half strike late on:
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Drogheda United come from behind to see off Sligo Rovers. They stay ninth but are just two points off Waterford following tonight's results:
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Daniel Kelly makes an impact off the bench as goals from Will Patching and Pat Hoban ensure Derry City now sit alone in second place as Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians drop points:
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It proved to be a productive night for Shelbourne as they brought their winless run to an end:
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Noel King's stint as Dundalk manager has started incredibly well, as the Lilywhites picked up their first victory of the 2024 campaign:
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Full-time: Shamrock Rovers 1-1 Galway United
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Full-time: Shelbourne 1-0 St Patrick's Athletic
Seán O'Connor will be filing his match report from Tolka Park shortly, but here's a bite-sized version:
Shelbourne secure a first win since March 29 tonight courtesy of John Martin's first half goal. Damien Duff's remain top of the Premier Division by three points and it was a win that was deserved. They enjoyed by far the better chances in front of 4,755 at Tolka Park, with Will Jarvis and Liam Burt shining in particular.
It's Shels' third win in a row over St Pat's, with the Saints now winless in four and 10 points off the top. But the Riverside stand are all on their feet here applauding Duff's side after their Dublin derby win. The leaders are back to winning ways.
Seán O'Connor will be filing his match report from Tolka Park shortly, but here's a bite-sized version:
Shelbourne secure a first win since March 29 tonight courtesy of John Martin's first half goal. Damien Duff's remain top of the Premier Division by three points and it was a win that was deserved. They enjoyed by far the better chances in front of 4,755 at Tolka Park, with Will Jarvis and Liam Burt shining in particular.
It's Shels' third win in a row over St Pat's, with the Saints now winless in four and 10 points off the top. But the Riverside stand are all on their feet here applauding Duff's side after their Dublin derby win. The leaders are back to winning ways.
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Equaliser for Shamrock Rovers!
Johnny Kenny, on as a second-half substitute, makes it 1-1 at Tallaght Stadium with six minutes plus additional time still to play.
From a Dylan Watts corner, the on-loan Celtic striker directs a header past Brendan Clarke.
Johnny Kenny, on as a second-half substitute, makes it 1-1 at Tallaght Stadium with six minutes plus additional time still to play.
From a Dylan Watts corner, the on-loan Celtic striker directs a header past Brendan Clarke.
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Full-time: Waterford 0-2 Derry City
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Full-time: Treaty United 0-2 UCD
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Full-time: Athlone Town 2-1 Cobh Ramblers
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Full-time: Drogheda United 3-1 Sligo Rovers
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Full-time: Bray Wanderers 2-0 Kerry
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Full-time: Dundalk 2-0 Bohemians
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Drogheda seal the three points!
It's now 3-1 at Weavers Park, with Aaron McNally making sure of the win for Kevin Doherty's men.
It's now 3-1 at Weavers Park, with Aaron McNally making sure of the win for Kevin Doherty's men.
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Two second-half goals for the Seagulls
Bray Wanderers hold a two-goal lead over Kerry, with Cristian Magerusan and Peter Grogan doing the damage at the Carlisle Grounds.
Elsewhere in the First Division, UCD have added a second through Hugh Parker.
Bray Wanderers hold a two-goal lead over Kerry, with Cristian Magerusan and Peter Grogan doing the damage at the Carlisle Grounds.
Elsewhere in the First Division, UCD have added a second through Hugh Parker.
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Hoban pounces at the RSC!
Derry City look like they are about to make it two wins on the spin as the Premier Division's top scorer, Patrick Hoban, is first on the scene to score the rebound after Kelly's initial shot is saved.
That's the Galwegian's ninth of the season.
Derry City look like they are about to make it two wins on the spin as the Premier Division's top scorer, Patrick Hoban, is first on the scene to score the rebound after Kelly's initial shot is saved.
That's the Galwegian's ninth of the season.
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Drogs score from the spot!
Haitan forward Frantz Pierrot shows Akintunde and Watts hows it's done by successfully converting his penalty to put Drogheda United 2-1 up against Sligo Rovers.
Haitan forward Frantz Pierrot shows Akintunde and Watts hows it's done by successfully converting his penalty to put Drogheda United 2-1 up against Sligo Rovers.
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Tribesmen on target in Tallaght!
What a few minutes it has been in the game between Shamrock Rovers and Galway. Having wasted the opportunity to get their noses in front, the champions then concede.
Ed McCarthy flicks a through-ball for Stephen Walsh to run onto before he drives his low shot past Leon Pohls.
What a few minutes it has been in the game between Shamrock Rovers and Galway. Having wasted the opportunity to get their noses in front, the champions then concede.
Ed McCarthy flicks a through-ball for Stephen Walsh to run onto before he drives his low shot past Leon Pohls.