Friday, March 18, 2016

Cork City have ended Dundalk's winning start to the League of Ireland season.

The Leesiders repeated their President's Cup victory over the defending champions as they came away from Oriel Park with a 1-0 win.

Sean Maguire, Cork City, celebrates after scoring the only goal at Oriel Park. Photo: Paul Mohan / SPORTSFILE

Sean Maguire's 69th minute penalty earned John Caulfield's side a hard-earned three points.

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Shamrock Rovers' 100% start to the new season is also at an end after a 2-0 loss to St Pat's in their Dublin derby at the Tallaght Stadium.

A general view during the game at the Tallaght Stadium. Photo: David Maher / SPORTSFILE

Headed goals from Billy Dennehy and Christy Fagan either side of half-time helped the Saints to a deserved win.

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Elsewhere, double-goalscorer Nathan Boyle netted a late winner to claim a 2-1 win for Derry City over Galway United at the Brandywell.

And Bohemians battled to a 3-3 draw against Wexford Youths at Dalymount Park.

Chris Kenny, Wexford Youths, celebrates scoring his side's second goal as Bohemians keeper Dean Delany looks on. Photo: Piaras Ó Mídheach / SPORTSFILE

Wexford led on three occasions but Bohs levelled each time, with a Mark Quigley penalty two minutes from time securing a share of the spoils.

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In the First Division, Waterford United beat their hosts UCD 3-1 at Belfield and there were draws between Shelbourne and Cabinteely (2-2) at Tolka Park and between Drogheda United and Athlone Town (1-1).

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