A goal in each half helped third-placed Wexford Youths past a disappointing SD Galway, still seeking their first victory, at Ferrycarrig Park last night.

Mark Sherlock’s early header was enough to give Athlone Town their fourth win of the campaign at Eamonn Deacy Park, Galway last night.

Jason Lyons’ strike 13 minutes from time earned a point for SD Galway in their local derby against Mervue United at Terryland Park.

UCD all but secured their Premier Division status when edging out basement side Galway United at Terryland Park last night.

THREE goals in as many minutes either side of half time ensured Dundalk ran out comfortable winners over crisis club Galway United at Oriel Park last night.

ST PATRICK’S ATHLETIC closed the gap on Shamrock Rovers to a point in the Premier Division last night, but they didn’t have it all their own way against the league’s basement club, which played the majority of the second half with 10 men.

DROGHEDA UNITED recorded their first win of the season to climb off the foot of the table in the battle of the basement clubs in Terryland Park last night.