St Patrick's Athletic have reached the second qualifying round for the upcoming Europa League campaign.

The Saints advanced on away goals despite enduring a 2-1 defeat to Jeunesse Esch tonight in Luxembourg.

Darren Dennehy's goal in the 73rd minute from a corner was the decisive score of the night as it finished 2-2 on aggregate, which was enough for Liam Buckley's side to go through.

Jeunesse Esch's Ricardo Delgado with Mark Timlin of St. Patrick's Athletic ©INPHO/Fernand Konnen

St. Patrick's Athletic's Christy Fagan celebrates Darren Dennehy's goal ©INPHO/Fernand Konnen

Jeunesse Esch's Giancarlo Pinna with Ger O'Brien of St. Patrick's Athletic ©INPHO/Fernand Konnen

Jeunesse Esch's Giancarlo Pinna with Ger O'Brien of St. Patrick's Athletic ©INPHO/Fernand Konnen