Sligo Rovers secured their top-flight status on a dramatic final day of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division.
Owen Elding's second-half penalty was the difference, as John Russell's side got the required 2-1 win at Shamrock Rovers.
Waterford will have to plan for the relegation/promotion play-off after being held to a 1-all draw with Galway United at the R-S-C.
Bohemians ran riot at Drogheda United, a 4-1 win sealing fourth place - which could be enough for European football, if Shamrock Rovers win the FAI Cup next weekend.
St Pat's came up short in their quest for a top-four finish - their trip to Shelbourne finished scoreless.
Derry City were 1-0 winners over Cork City at Turner's Cross.
Waterford await the winners of today's SSE Airtricity League First Division playoff.
Bray Wanderers and Treaty United face off for the right to play Waterford in the decider.
They meet at Lissywollen for a 3pm kick off.
