Stephen Walsh brace helps Galway United to win over Drogheda

They take the mid-season break 14 points clear of the bottom, with their sights firmly upwards. Despite an early scare, when Evan Weir fired a dangerous fear, there was little jeopardy.

BRACE: Two classic centre-forward finishes Stephen Walsh put the gloss on a characteristically strong performance from Galway United as they accounted for Drogheda in Eamonn Deacy Park. Pic: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

SSE Airtricity Premier Division: Galway United 3 (Walsh 7', 61', O'Keefe 90+3') Drogheda United 0

Two classic centre-forward finishes ‘Mr. Galway United’ put the gloss on a characteristically strong performance from Galway United as they accounted for Drogheda in Eamonn Deacy Park.