Shamrock Rovers battle past dogged Cork City to extend lead at summit

Goals from Graham Burke and man-of-the-match Liam Burt, either side of a stunning Barry Coffey free-kick, proved enough for the Champions in the end as the title race begins to really hot up.

DRIBBLING KING: Shamrock Rovers' Liam Burt dribbles past Cian Coleman of Cork City on his way to scoring his side’s second goal of the game. Pic: ©INPHO/Tom Maher

Shamrock Rovers 2 Cork City 1 

SHAMROCK ROVERS EXTENDED their lead at the top of the table to four points but were made to work for it at home to a dogged and determined Cork City.