Gaffney stars for Limerick

Rory Gaffney provided an assist before scoring a sublime second as Limerick burst Shamrock Rovers' bubble with a 2-0 win in their Premier Division clash at Thomond Park tonight.

The defeat, which ended six straight wins in all competitions, is a major setback to Rovers' hopes of Europa League qualification via the league as they remain six points behind fourth-placed Derry City with a game more played.