Grant delivers the goods as Shamrock Rovers seal first win of campaign 

Rooted to the foot of the table at kick-off but with a game in hand on the rest, The Hoops, who have started slowly in recent seasons, showed no signs of panic and emerged confident as they looked to reign in those above.

Rovers’ Danny Grant celebrates after the game. Pic: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Premier Division: Shamrock Rovers 1 (Grant 64’) St Patrick’s Athletic 0

Shamrock Rovers earned their first win of the season overcoming title rivals St. Pat’s thanks to a stunning second half solo goal from Danny Grant in a hotly contested Dublin Derby.