Sligo’s title hopes suffer setback after defeat to St Pat’s

SLIGO ROVERS’ hopes of a first Premier Division title since 1971 received a set-back on Saturday night when they lost 1-0 to St. Patrick’s Athletic at Richmond Park — only their seventh defeat in 34 outings.

The only goal came in the 67th minute when central defender Conor Kenna headed home a Stephen Bradley free kick.

In a game that Sligo dominated for long periods, Alan Kirby struck the woodwork with three minutes remaining.