Derry City beat St. Pat's 2-1 at the Brandywell last night to go top of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division.
Will Patching with both goals for the home side.
Sligo Rovers are second meanwhile after a 2-2 draw with champions Shamrock Rovers at Tallaght Stadium.
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Elsewhere, a Dean Williams penalty saw Drogheda beat Dundalk 1-0 in their Louth derby at United Park.
Finn Harps enjoyed an impressive 3-0 win over Damien Duff's Shelbourne at Tolka Park meanwhile.
And it finished up 1-1 between UCD and Bohemians at the Bowl.
