Pat's stay three points clear at the top

St. Patrick's Athletic were the big winners on a night of drama in the Airtricity League Premier Division without having to kick a ball.

Champions Sligo Rovers lost 3-1 away to Cork City while a late, late goal from Tiarnan Mulvenna gave Dundalk an away win at second-placed Derry City to leave St. Pat's three points clear at the top with the same number of games now played.