Greg Bolger’s first-half goal kept St Patrick’s Athletic very much in title contention as they outplayed Shelbourne at Richmond Park to remain four points behind leaders Sligo.

Gary Twigg worked the oracle once again for Shamrock Rovers with a brace as the champions came from behind to win 2-1 at Drogheda United.

NON-LEAGUE Sheriff provided the shock of the round, giving runaway First Division leaders Shelbourne a two goal start before dumping them out of the cup in this thriller at Tolka Park.