GALWAY UNITED sealed promotion and the First Division title with five games to spare after a 4-0 win away to Kerry this evening.

Wassim Aouachria opened the scoring just before the half-hour mark, and David Hurley then scored from the penalty spot with 17 minutes remaining.

Late goals from Francely Lomboto and another from Hurley ensured a memorable win.

The result means the Galway will compete in the top flight next season for the first time since 2017.

Elsewhere, second-place Waterford earned a 3-0 win away to Longford.

Ryan Burke opened the scoring on 19 minutes, while goals from Ronan Coughlan and Christie Pattisson made sure of the victory late in the second half.

Cobh Ramblers secured an emphatic 5-1 win over Finn Harps at Saint Colemans Park.

Patrick Ferry opened the scoring for the visitors early on but it was a one-sided contest thereafter.

Mikie Rowe and Jack Doherty both registered braces, while Matthew McKevitt was also on target for the hosts.

Treaty United earned a similarly comprehensive victory, beating Athlone Town 4-1.

Patrick Hickey opened the scoring for the visitors on 11 minutes, but the Limerick side hit back through a Marc Ludden penalty.

Success Edogun put his side in front on the hour mark before a late brace from Stephen Christopher put the icing on the cake.

Finally, Wexford secured a 2-1 win over Bray to consolidate fifth place.

Thomas Oluwa put his side in front shortly before half-time, but Cole Omorehiomwan equalised for the Seagulls after the break.

Cian O’Malley then scored the winner 13 minutes from time to send the majority of the attendees at Ferrycarrig Park home happy.