First Division wrap: Fast start sees Drogheda United return to Premier Division

Despite defeat, their eighth in 11 games, Cabinteely hung on for the final play off place.

Drogheda United players celebrate promotion. Picture: INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Goals from James Brown and Luke Heeney inside five second half minutes sealed Drogheda United’s return to the Premier Division as they beat Cabinteely 2-0 at Stradbrook on a night of drama across the First Division.

Having lost out in the play-offs in each of the last two years, it marked a deserved record fifth second tier title for the Louth club as Tim Clancy’s side had too much on the night for Cabinteely who played for an hour with 10 men.