Hat-trick for Whelan sees dominant Bohemians past Waterford

In a tentative opening, it was the visitors that struck for the opener through a former Blue on 15 minutes.

7 March 2025; Colm Whelan of Bohemians, second from left, celebrates with team-mates after scoring their side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Waterford and Bohemians at the Regional Sports Centre in Waterford. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

SSE Airtricity Premier Division: Waterford 0 Bohemians 3 (Whelan 15’, 34’ (P), 42’(P))

Waterford FC came crashing back down to earth with a bang as former player Colm Whelan came back to haunt his old club with a first-half hat-trick as Bohemian FC ended a three -game loss with a dominant display in their SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division battle at the RSC.