Dundalk have gone eight points clear at the top of the Airtricity League Premier Division.

The defending champions recovered from conceding after just six minutes to beat Derry City 3-1 at Oriel Park tonight.

Goals from John Mountney, Brian Gartland and Dave McMillan means that Dundalk have opened-up a cushion over title rivals Cork City who play Sligo Rovers tomorrow.

Bohemians were 1-0 winners over Longford Town at Dalymount Park. Across the city, Shamrock Rovers moved up to third place after a 4-2 victory over Galway United at the Tallaght Stadium.

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Tonight's other Premier Division fixture between Finn Harps and St. Pat's had to be postponed because of an unplayable pitch at Finn Park.

In the First Division, Cabinteely were 1-0 winners over Drogheda United and the other two fixtures both finished in 1-all draws as Athlone Town and UCD cancelled each other out and Shelbourne and Limerick shared the points at Tolka Park.