Dundalk have restored their four point lead at the top of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division.

The defending champions defeated title rivals Cork City 2-1 at Oriel Park, with Man of-the Match Daryl Horgan responsible for both of the goals for the home side.

Dundalk held a 2-0 lead after 36 minutes but Cork did pull one back on 56 minutes when Mark O'Sullivan found the net.

Dundalk fans set off flares ahead of the game ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Cork City's Mark O'Sullivan ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Dundalk's Daryl Horgan scores the first goal of the game with a free kick after it comes back off the bar to hit Cork City's goalkeeper Mark McNulty ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Dundalk's Daryl Horgan scores his sides first goal ©INPHO/James Crombie