Cork City have made it 17 wins from 18 games in the S-S-E Airtricity League Premier Division to maintain their 18-point lead at the summit.
Preston-bound Seanie Maguire scored twice in their 4-1 victory over Limerick at Turner’s Cross.
Dave McMillan and Ciaran Kilduff got two goals each as Dundalk thumped Drogheda six-nil in the Louth derby.
Third place Bray edged a thriller against Derry 3-2 at the Carlisle Grounds.
Bohemians won 3-1 at St Pat’s while teenager Michael O’Connor was on target as Shamrock Rovers got a 1-0 victory at Finn Harps.
Veteran striker netted twice in Waterford’s 3-0 home win against Cabinteely – a result that moves the Blues five points clear at the top of the First Division.
Shelbourne came from behind to beat UCD 2-1 while it was two-all between the bottom two Wexford and Athlone.