Melia brace fires St Pat's past Sligo after controversial McClean red

Referee Damien MacGraith incensed Sligo by brandishing a straight red card to Patrick McClean for a last-man challenge in what looked a poor decision.

Mason Melia of St Patrick's Athletic celebrates after scoring his side's second goal. Pic: Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

Premier Division: St Patrick’s Athletic 3 Sligo Rovers 0 

Mason Melia scored a striker’s brace inside five minutes as St Patrick’s Athletic put their midweek European disappointment firmly behind them.