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Airtricity League round-up: Dundalk maintain control but Cork keep up the pressure

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Updated: October 15, 2016
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Dundalk remain in control of the League of Ireland title race after getting the better of Shamrock Rovers tonight at the Tallaght Stadium.

After they were frustrated during the opening-half, the defending champions produced an improved second-half performance to claim a 3-0 win.

Goals from Brian Gartland, Dane Massey and Ciaran Kilduff sealed a deserved victory for Stephen Kenny’s side.

Dundalk’s Ciaran Kilduff celebrates scoring their third goal of the game. Pic: INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Cork City have kept pace with the league leaders after a 2-0 win over Finn Harps at Turners Cross.

Goals from Kevin O’Connor and Stephen Dooley mean that the Leesiders remain four points off the top of the table.


Cork’s Dave Mulcahy with Damien McNulty of Finn Harps Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Gary Carr

Elsewhere, Derry City have secured European football for next season after a 2-1 win over Bohemians at the Brandywell.


Derry’s Rory Patterson celebrates scoring. Pic: INPHO/Presseye/Lorcan Doherty

Sligo Rovers were 1-0 winners over Longford Town and Bray Wanderers beat St Pat’s 2-1 at the Carlisle Grounds.

Meanwhile, Wexford Youths have kept their hopes of a dramatic escape from the relegation play-off spot.

Despite building a 5-0 lead, the Youths had to hold-out for a narrow 5-4 win over Galway United at Ferrycarrig Park.

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