Byrnes have Pats sitting pretty

Galway United 0 St. Patrick’s Athletic 2

Goals from Byrnes Paul and Stuart moved St. Pat's three points clear at the top of the table.

Despite three changes, Saints settled quickly and were in front on five minutes.

Brian Cash did well on the right to whip over a low cross and Paul Byrne controlled the ball to turn and fire past Barry Ryan.

Oozing confidence, Stuart Byrne doubled Saints lead on 19mins.

Again Cash was the provider from the right and midfielder Byrne drilled to the net.

Galway captain and goalkeeper Ryan was sent off on 74mins for an altercation with referee Neil Doyle.