An own goal from Garry Buckley six-minutes from time helped Shamrock Rovers move up to third in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division last night.
Stephen Bradley’s side were 2-1 winners away to Galway United.
Rovers are eight-points adrift of leaders Shelbourne - the Hoops go to second placed Derry City on Friday night.
Two First Division playoff hopefuls meet at Ferrycarrig Park tonight, with Wexford hosting Bray Wanderers - kick off there is at 7.45
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It could prove to be another pivotal day for Dundalk, with the club still in critical condition.
Owner Brian Ainscough confirmed yesterday that talks were ongoing regarding a potential takeover.
Sports Minister Thomas Byrne guaranteed that Dundalk would receive a half-a-million euro grant for improvements at Oriel Park.
