IRISH players Matt Doherty and Eoin Doyle were among the goalscorers as Hibernian defeated Dunfermline 4-0 at home last night to guarantee Premier League survival for Pat Fenlon’s side and consign the losers to the First Division for next season.

The visitors conceded three times in the opening 15 minutes as Doherty exposed their defensive failings, firstly heading in after five minutes before crossing for an unmarked Doyle to score the second six minutes later.

Garry O’Connor converted on his 29th birthday for his 16th goal of the season after Austin McCann fouled Paul Hanlon, who volleyed in a fourth after 81 minutes.

Replays suggested Hanlon’s strike should not have counted, but few at Easter Road cared as Hibs celebrated just a second home win of the Premier League season.

Fenlon can now focus on the May 19th Scottish Cup final with Hearts and write off Saturday’s trip to Inverness.