Soccer:Defending champions Shamrock Rovers failed to close the gap on Airticity Premier Division leaders Sligo tonight, after both were held to draws tonight.

Sligowill be the happier of the two after earning their point against Bohemiansa Dalymount Park, having played the final 11 minutes with 10 men following Jason McGuinness' sending off for a second booking.

Roverslooked to have all three points in the bag when Gary Twigg opened the scoring in the 85th minute but John Dunleavy headed home two minutes from time for Cork City.

To make matters worse for Rovers, St Patrick’s Athletic climbed above them and Drogheda United drew level on points with wins of their own.

At Oriel Park, Sean Brennan and Paul Crowley got the goals as Droghedaas they beat Dundalk2-1.

Gary Shanahan equalised Brennan’s 43rd minute opener shortly after the hour, but Crowley headed the winner just three minute later. Drogs ended the game with 10 men after Eric Foley was shown his second yellow card in the 90th minute.

Pat'swere away to Monaghan Unitedwhere Christy Fagan's goal, Jake Kelly's brace and Greg Bolger's late strike ensured a comfortable 4-0 win.

Shelbourne moved level with Derry City thanks to Philip Hughes’ 71st minute goal at the Brandywell.

Bray Wanderershad a Jason Byrne double and an injury time strike from John Mulroy to thank for a 3-1 win over UCDat the Carlisle Grounds.

Daniel Ledwith had equalised Byrne’s opener for the students.