St Pats are top of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division.
They overcame UCD by two goals to nil last night, while champions Shamrock Rovers played out a goalless draw with Dundalk.
Sligo Rovers are second, with Aidan Keena's hat-trick helping them to a 3-1 win over Finn Harps.
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Derry City beat Drogheda United 2-nil, while Bohemians and Shelbourne finished 1-all at Dalymount Park.