League of Ireland – All Friday night’s action as it happened

Ross Tierney of Bohemians celebrates after scoring his side's second goal

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Sell-out crowds and major talking points – the League of Ireland is back for another drama-filled night.

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Bohs sign off in style! Bohemians 4 - Sligo Rovers 2 Full-time and Bohs finally have that Dalymount win they have been so craving after beating Sligo Rovers 4-2. It's just their second home win since July and they were good value for it, with Dawson Devoy adding the gloss with a wonderful 35-yard lob over Conor Walsh in injury time. For Sligo, it's now three defeats on the bounce as they remain rooted to the bottom of the table -  Sean O'Connor chips in for the final time this evening.

Tiernan Lynch's men lead at the Brandywell! Derry City 2 - Cork City 1  What a sensational comeback from the hosts having responded well to Kitt Nelson's opening goal for the visitors.  Michael Duffy coming up with the goods as he has done so often. The goal coming in the 75th-minute in front of the new North Stand! 

Bohs dig deep to regain the lead! Bohemians 3 - Sligo Rovers 2 It's 3-2 to Bohs! Dawson Devoy jinks inside and plays Ross Tierney in, who cut back onto his right foot and smashed in his second of the game. How Bohs needed that - a crucial goal in the 74th-minute - Sean O'Connor provides the details from Dalymount Park.

Drogheda double their advantage! Drogheda United 2 - Waterford 0 Drogheda have a two goal lead. The energetic Darragh Markey is everywhere as usual, although it's a strange goal as his attempted cross to the far post misses everyone and bounces past the distracted Stephen McMullan. Ryan Brennan has just struck the crossbar from the restart but Drogheda should be safe to see it out from here. Sullivan & Lambe Park is hopping with the good vibes - Ryan Brennan has just struck the crossbar from the restart but Drogheda should be safe to see it out from here. Sullivan & Lambe Park is hopping with the good vibes - Ryan Brennan has just struck the crossbar from the restart but Drogheda should be safe to see it out from here. Sullivan & Lambe Park is hopping with the good vibes - Dan McDonnell reports live from County Louth

The Candystripes restore parity! Derry City 1 – Cork City 1 A goal scored by Ronan Boyce in the 66th-minute will give the hosts some confidence as we enter the final quarter of the game at the Brandywell! 

Stephen Bradley's Hoops open the scoring in Eamonn Deasy Park! Galway United 0 – Shamrock Rovers 1 The Hoops couldn't have hoped for a better start to this second-half as Rory Gaffney manages to nip in for a goal in the 48th-minute. A bit of a collector's item too - the Tribesmen conceding from a corner rather than scoring from one themselves! 

Drogheda find the net just before the break! Drogheda United 1 - Waterford 0 And we have a breakthrough in Drogheda. It's another goal for Warren Davis, a constant threat in behind who is really making a name for himself this season. He anticipated the flight of a hopeful Ryan Brennan header behind the visitors defence and raced into space before finishing with confidence. Drogheda top of the league as it stands.

All of a s udden, Sligo Rovers are level! Bohemians 2 - Sligo Rovers 2 Anything Bohs can do Sligo can do better, as the visitors hit back with two goals in quick succession too. It's 19-year-old Owen Elding who breaks free down the right and Kacper Chorazka is caught in no man's land. The striker rounds the 'keeper in the 29th-minute with ease and slots his third of the season. No less than four goals in 30 minutes, what a game we have here at Dalymount! - Sean O'Connor with the latest

The Bit O' Red reply to cut the deficit! Bohemians 2 - Sligo Rovers 1 Sligo Rovers have pulled one back here and it's Francely Lomboto with the goal in the 25th-minute. A superb through ball from Ronan Manning (brother if Ireland international Ryan) cut the Bohs defence right open as Lomboto ran on to it and slotted his first goal of the season -  Sean O'Connor from Dalymount Park

The Rebels in front at the Brandywell! Derry City 0 – Cork City 1 Kitt Nelson, who has been really impressive thus far in the League of Ireland campaign, nudges Tim Clancy's side ahead in Derry in the 14th-minute! Interesting to note that's the first goal scored in front of the new North Stand in the Brandywell which has partially opened this evening. Not what the Candystripes' fans would have wanted! 

The Bohs at the double early on! Bohemians 2 - Sligo Rovers 0 (5 mins) Oh my god! It's two goals in two minutes for Bohs! Ross Tierney bags his second of the season with a sweet curling finish from the edge of the box. What a dream start for Alan Reynolds men, as Tierney runs straight over to his manager to celebrate - Sean O'Connor has been kept busy in Phibsborough thus far! 

Bohs in front inside 4 minutes! Bohemians 1 - Sligo Rovers 0 It's a perfect start here for Bohs as Colm Whelan scores his first home goal for the club after just two minutes. Dawson Devoy's free kick is  saved by Conor Walsh but the Ireland U21 cap parries it straight to Whelan who pokes it home from close range - Sean O'Connor from Dalymount Park. 

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League of Ireland Premier Division (full-time)
Bohemians 4 – Sligo Rovers 2
Derry City 2 – Cork City 1
Drogheda United 2 – Waterford 0
Galway United 0 – Shamrock Rovers 1
St.Patrick’s Athletic 0 – Shelbourne 0

League of Ireland First Division (full-time)
Athlone Town 0 – Bray Wanderers 1
Cobh Ramblers 1 – Wexford 3
Finn Harps 1 – Longford Town 1
Treaty United 3 – Kerry 0
UCD 0 – Dundalk 1
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That's us out of time this evening! Another thrilling of League of Ireland action with 12 goals across 5 games in the top-flight, while a further 11 came in the First Division. 

Make sure to keep an eye out for post-match reactions and articles as the night progresses over on the Independent.ie. Enjoy your weekend! 
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Keith Treacy has his say on the Virgin Media panel at full-time in Inchicore: 
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Bohs sign off in style! Bohemians 4 - Sligo Rovers 2

Full-time and Bohs finally have that Dalymount win they have been so craving after beating Sligo Rovers 4-2.

It's just their second home win since July and they were good value for it, with Dawson Devoy adding the gloss with a wonderful 35-yard lob over Conor Walsh in injury time.

For Sligo, it's now three defeats on the bounce as they remain rooted to the bottom of the table - 
Sean O'Connor chips in for the final time this evening.
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Dan McDonnell signs off on a good night for Drogheda United:

Full-time and it's Drogheda 2 Waterford 0 - a routine enough success for Kevin Doherty's side. 'Top of the league' is the chant from the home fans. They continue to exceed all budgetary expectations.
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GOAL! Finn Harps 1 – Longford Town 1 (90+6 mins)

Drama in Ballybofey as the 10-men of Finn Harps under new head coach Kevin McHugh snatch a late leveller via the head of Joel Bradley-Walsh at the back post. 
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Full-time: Nothing to separate St.Pat's and Shelbourne as it ends 0-0 in Inchicore!

St.Pat's shaded the first-half while Shels probably had the marginal upper hand after the break.

Both goalkeepers, Joseph Anang and Conor Kearns, made clutch saves to deny Mipo Odubeko and Cian Leavy respectively.

A full house but no goals, a tense affair where the managers' knowledge of each other and their systems cancelled each other out. Shels now gear up for another derby, at home to Bohs while Pat's prep for a trip south to face Cork City - Aidan Fitzmaurice sums it up at Richmond Park.
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90+2' Deep into the 4 minutes of additional time in Richmond Park and it's Shels on the front foot, but the Saints are well resourced in defence with almost everyone except Chris Forrester behind the ball. 
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90' The story of the night - James Norris whips the ball in from the right and Ali Coote can't steer it on target from 7-yards. 

A double change for St.Pat's sees Conor Carty and Barry Baggely replace Mason Melia and Jamie Lennon. 
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87' Both goalkeepers made some big saves for their teams' but tonight's man of the match goes to Shels' centre-half Lewis Temple. 

The 19-year-old has been rock solid for Damien Duff's side tonight and has shown experience beyond his years on the right side of that three-man defence. 
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84' You get the feeling that both managers might happily take the point on offer in Richmond Park! 

Lots of goal-scoring opportunities for both sides all game, but sadly lacking that clinical edge to convert. 
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81' CHANCE! Stephen Kenny's substitutes almost combine to their full effect - Jason McClelland flicks a pass around the corner to Cian Leavy who looks to dink it past Conor Kearns.

The Shels' shot-stopper surges off his line to smother the one-on-one opportunity. 
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Tiernan Lynch's men lead at the Brandywell! Derry City 2 - Cork City 1 

What a sensational comeback from the hosts having responded well to Kitt Nelson's opening goal for the visitors. 

Michael Duffy coming up with the goods as he has done so often. The goal coming in the 75th-minute in front of the new North Stand! 
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Bohs dig deep to regain the lead! Bohemians 3 - Sligo Rovers 2

It's 3-2 to Bohs! Dawson Devoy jinks inside and plays Ross Tierney in, who cut back onto his right foot and smashed in his second of the game. How Bohs needed that - a crucial goal in the 74th-minute - Sean O'Connor provides the details from Dalymount Park.
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Just over 15 minutes left in Inchicore as Aidan Fitzmaurice updates us:

Still scoreless in the Dublin derby, Shels have come into the game more, compared to a tame first half and had the best opportunity of the night, from Mipo Odubeko, but Pat's have had a boost as playmaker Kian Leavy is on, his first appearance of the season.
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Drogheda double their advantage! Drogheda United 2 - Waterford 0

Drogheda have a two goal lead. The energetic Darragh Markey is everywhere as usual, although it's a strange goal as his attempted cross to the far post misses everyone and bounces past the distracted Stephen McMullan.

Ryan Brennan has just struck the crossbar from the restart but Drogheda should be safe to see it out from here. Sullivan & Lambe Park is hopping with the good vibes -
Dan McDonnell reports live from County Louth
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The Candystripes restore parity! Derry City 1 – Cork City 1

A goal scored by Ronan Boyce in the 66th-minute will give the hosts some confidence as we enter the final quarter of the game at the Brandywell! 
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67' HUGE CHANCE! A ball in from the left lands at substitute Mipo Odubeko. The 22-year-old takes a touch to steady himself before pulling the trigger. Joseph Anang sprawls to his right and parries it to safety. 

Shelbourne should really have taken the lead there! A gilt-edged opportunity! 
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GOAL! Cobh Ramblers 1 – Wexford 3 (66 mins)

Calum Flynn finds his second goal of the night as Stephen Elliott's men take advantage of their numerical superiority with Cobh down to 10-men.