Shamrock Rovers are nine points clear at the top of the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division table after last night's 2-1 win over Drogheda United.
Graham Burke and Aaron Greene were both on target for the visitors at Sullivan and Lambe Park.
The result came on a day when Drogheda were informed they will not be allowed to compete in the UEFA Conference League, having lost their case at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
United are owned by the Trivela Group, who have a stake in Danish club Silkeborg that also qualified for the competition.
Under UEFA's multi-club-ownership rules, two sides with the same majority owner cannot enter the same European competition.
Drogheda boss Kevin Doherty says he is bitterly disappointed with the decision
Elsewhere, at Richmond Park, Shelbourne beat St Patrick's Athletic by a goal to nil.
Ali Coote's tenth minute effort was the difference between the sides, with Shels now up to fifth and level on points with Pat's in fourth.
