League of Ireland: Premier Division returns to action after mid-season break

Shelbourne manager Damien Duff.

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The League of Ireland Premier Division is back tonight after the mid-season break.

Shelbourne are top of the table and Damien Duff’s side will be looking to maintain their advantage when they face Galway United this evening.

Follow all the action in our live blog.

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Tonight's results:

Premier Division 

Dundalk 0-2 Waterford
Derry City 5-1 Drogheda United
St Patrick’s Athletic 0-0 Bohemians
Shelbourne 2-0 Galway United
Sligo Rovers 2-0 Shamrock Rovers

First Division 

Athlone Town 1-0 Treaty United
Cobh Ramblers 2-2 UCD
Cork City 1-0 Bray Wanderers
Kerry 1-1 Wexford
Longford Town 1-1 Finn Harps
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It was a productive night for the Blues, while Dundalk suffer their 11th defeat of the season. 
Dean McMenamy and Connor Parsons strike to help Waterford tighten grip on third spot
Things just keep getting better and better for Keith Long’s Waterford. Victory at Oriel Park – coupled with Shamrock Rovers’ loss out west – has them three points clear in third place now.
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A point apiece for the sides at Richmond Park: 
Kacper Chorazka the crucial shot-stopper as Pat’s and Bohs draw a blank
As scoreless draws go it was entertaining and full-blooded, as expected from a Dublin derby before a sellout 5,015 attendance, but the result was one neither side would have wanted as they both remain in the bottom half of the table.
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Former Sligo Rovers striker Johnny Kenny missed a couple of great chances against his local club, while Simon Power inspired the Bit O'Red to a win over his old employers. 
Shamrock Rovers left 15 points off the top of the table after damaging Sligo defeat
Shamrock Rovers' title hopes took another massive dent on Friday evening as former player Simon Power came back to haunt the Hoops, scoring twice after coming on as a sub.
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The Brandywell faithful were treated to six goals tonight, five of which were scored by their own team: 
Ciarán Coll rounds off perfect night for Derry City
Derry City made light work of Drogheda United in an entertaining game at the Brandywell.
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Read Aidan Fitzmaurice's match report from Tolka Park, where John Martin and Evan Caffrey were the goalscorers. 
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Tonight's Premier Division results at a glance: 
  • Shelbourne's title charge rolls on with a convincing win over an out-of-sorts Galway United. 
  • Derry City stay in touch with Shels thanks to an emphatic victory against 10-man Drogheda. 
  • Simon Power comes back to haunt his former club as Shamrock Rovers fall 15 points off the top (with a game in hand) on a memorable night for Sligo Rovers. 
  • Waterford move into third place after sealing three points away to Dundalk. 
  • Pat's and Bohs play out a stalemate to stay sixth and eighth respectively. 
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Full time: Shelbourne 2-0 Galway United

Aidan Fitzmaurice: Full time at Tolka Park and a 2-0 win for Shelbourne against a Galway United side who finish with 10 men, Aodh Dervin sent off late on. 

A win on a night when second-placed Derry City racked up some goals is a plus for Shels who retain their two-point lead.
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Full time: Sligo Rovers 2-0 Shamrock Rovers
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Full time: Kerry 1-1 Wexford 
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Full time: Derry City 5-1 Drogheda United
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Full time: Athlone Town 1-0 Treaty United 
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Full time: Cork City 1-0 Bray Wanderers
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Full time: Cobh Ramblers 2-2 UCD
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Full time: St Patrick's Athletic 0-0 Bohemians
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Full time: Longford Town 1-1 Finn Harps
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Full time: Dundalk 0-2 Waterford 
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Five-star Candystripes

With an extra man, Derry City make it 5-1 on 88 minutes – Ciarán Coll scoring after an assist from Paul McMullan. 

A night to forget for Drogheda United. 
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Super-sub Power changes the game

Wow, Sligo Rovers are 2-0 up and it's Simon Power again!

The second-half substitute, high on confidence after his first goal, runs at the Shamrock Rovers defence and finds the bottom corner with his strike. 
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Penalty miss at Tolka

Aidan Fitzmaurice has the news:

This is just not going to be Galway United's night. Just when they looked to be well beaten, they get a chance away to Shels. 

They're awarded a penalty after sub Maurice Nugent is felled in the box by 'keeper Conor Kearns, but the spot-kick from fellow sub Lomboto was unconvincing – Kearns guesses correctly and makes the save.
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