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Ronan Finn of Shamrock Rovers is mobbed after scoring. INPHO/Margaret McLaughlin
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LOI wrap: Rovers and Drogheda keep pressure on leaders Sligo

Stephen Kenny’s side secured a welcome victory at the Brandywell this evening.

THERE WERE NARROW wins for both Shamrock Rovers and Drogheda United in the Airtricity League this evening.

Rovers beat Derry at the Brandywell, with a Ronan Finn goal in the 54th minute ultimately enough to win it for the visitors.

Drogheda also overcame UCD by a solitary goal at Hunky Dorys Park, with Declan O’Brien giving them the lead early on.

Meanwhile, Cork’s encounter with Shelbourne at Turners Cross ended in a 0-0 stalemate, while Bohemians beat Drogheda 2-1, with an Evan McMillan double giving Bohs the half-time lead, before Michael Rafter hit back with a consolation on 70 minutes, to ensure a tense finish.

Results in full:

Premier Division:

Bohemians 2-1 Dundalk

Cork City 0-0 Shelbourne

Derry City 0-1 Shamrock Rovers

Drogheda United 1-0 UCD

First Division:

Waterford United 1 – 1 Finn Harps

SD Galway 1 – 3 Longford Town

Wexford Youths 1 – 2 Mervue United

Athlone Town 0 – 1 Limerick FC

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