Goals by Mark Quigley and Pascal Millien late in the first half and a cracking third by Romauld Boco in the 76th minute powered Sligo Rovers to a convincing win at the Showgrounds last night.

In-form Mark Quigley scored for the sixth match running as Sligo Rovers moved a big step closer to a first league title since 1977 with a 3-0 win over UCD at the Showgrounds.

Champions Shamrock Rovers are still playing catch-up in the Premier Division as leaders Sligo Rovers were full value for a point in last night’s entertaining encounter at Tallaght Stadium.

Sligo Rovers dropped two precious points in an action-packed Premier League game at the Showgrounds last night.

A late Mark Quigley goal, his first of the season, gave Sligo Rovers a big 2-1 win against Derry City at the Brandywell to open up a seven point lead at the top of the Premier Division table.

Danny North scored twice for the third game running as Sligo Rovers beat Shelbourne 3-0 to go eight points clear at the top of the table.

Leaders Sligo Rovers travel to Turner’s Cross tonight to face a Cork City side who are boosted by their first win of the season, having hammered Monaghan 6-0 last time out.

Bray Wanderers proved their battling quality in holding Cork City last week but face a real test against Sligo Rovers tonight (kick off: 7.45pm).

Sligo Rovers have made their best league start in 75 years and will look to continue their impressive run of form tonight when they host Dundalk – who picked up their first three points under new manager Sean McCaffrey against UCD last week.

Sligo Rovers have made their best league start in 75 years and will look to continue that impressive run of form when they host Dundalk in the Airtricity League Premier Division at the Showgrounds tonight (7.45).

Unbeaten Sligo Rovers travel to Gortakeegan expecting a tricky assignment against newly promoted Monaghan, who have got off to a solid start to life in the top flight.

Sligo Rovers will look to secure their second home win on the bounce when they host Bohemians at the Showgrounds.

It won’t be what pretenders to their throne want to hear on the eve of the new season, but three-in-a-row-chasing Shamrock Rovers are as driven as ever, according to striker Gary Twigg.