Bohemians join Cork at the summit

League of Ireland round-up : Defending champions Bohemians moved back to the top of the League of Ireland Premier Division after…

League of Ireland round-up: Defending champions Bohemians moved back to the top of the League of Ireland Premier Division after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Cork City. Pat Fenlon's side join Cork on 29 points but enjoy a superior goal difference to the Turner's Cross outfit.

Jason Byrne brought his tally for the season to 11 and it his second-half effort was all that separated the sides.

St Patrick’s Athletic were unable to build on last weekend’s win in Dundalk after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Bray Wanderers.

David Partridge put the home side in front at Richmond Park but that lead was pegged baack 10 minutes after the break as Dave Mulcahy earned a point for the visitors.

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Elsewhere, goals from Alan Keane and Conor O’Grady strike eased Sligo’s relegation concerns as they defeated Dundalk 2-0.

Keane unleashed a 25-yard piledriver on the stroke of half-time to open the scoring before O’Grady’s smart finish made sure of the points with 20 minutes remaining.

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