Shamrock Rovers and Derry City both slipped up in their SSE Airtricity League Premier Division title challenges last night.
Stephen Bradley's side lost 1-0 to Drogheda away from home thanks to a first-half Ryan Brennan header.
While Sligo Rovers beat the Candystripes 2-1 at the Showgrounds in their first game since Liam Buckley's departure.
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The two results mean the Hoops remain seven points clear at the top of the table.
Dundalk then are just a point behind Derry in third after they beat Finn Harps 1-0 in Ballybofey.
Daniel Kelly scored the only goal of the game there.
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And St. Pat's enjoyed a 3-0 win over Bohemians, while Shelbourne came away from the UCD Bowl with a 2-0 victory.
