Airtricity League round-up:Defending champions Shamrock Roverscame from a goal down to beat promoted Monaghan United3-1 in Tallaght.
Roddy Collins’s side took a shock lead through Willo McDonagh’s header in the third minute and held that lead until the 56th minute when Killian Brennan equalised from Billy Dennehy’s corner.
Dennehy got on the scoresheet himself with a cracking effort just past the hour, while Monaghan had Darragh Reynor sent off before substitute Aaron Greene grabbed Rovers’ third in stoppage time.
Derry Citytook over at the top of the Premier Division from Rovers on goal difference thanks to a 4-0 win over Bray Wanderersat the Carlisle Grounds.
Stewart Greacen and David McDaid had put the Candystripes 2-0 up within the first 25 minutes and Bray’s chances were over after Darren Quigley was sent off in what looked like a case of mistaken identity after Rory Patterson was taken down in the box for a penalty.
Patterson sent replacement goalkeeper Brian Kane the wrong way from the spot before wrapping up the scoring with Derry’s fourth just before the hour.
St Patrick's Athletickept up their winning start with a 2-0 victory over Dundalkat Oriel Park
Pat's went ahead in the ninth minute through Stephen O'Flynn and John Russell sealed it with a strike after 55 minutes.
Shelbournekept up their fine start to the season with a 2-0 victory over Bohemiansat Dalymount Park as they added to their draw against Sligo last week.
Paddy Kavanagh scored a brilliant opener after 19 minutes, while the veteran Philly Hughes grabbed a second with 20 minutes to go to hand a second straight defeat to the home side
Cork Citygave up a two goal lead to lose 3-2 to Drogheda Unitedat Turner's Cross.
Daryl Horgan and Vinnie Sullivan put gave the home side a great start with goals inside the first 33 minutes.
Drogheda got one back five minutes before the break from Tiarnan Mulvenna and the game would change in just a few minutes after the visitors scored a penalty through Peter Hynes before Cork were reduced to 10 men after the sending off of Shane Duggan.
Drogheda controlled the game from there on in, but it took an own goal from Cork defender Gavin Kavanagh from Philip Hand’s corner to secure the victory in 71 minutes
