Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers played out a closely-fought derby that was destined to end in stalemate.
An incredible three-goal blitz toward the end of the first half earned St Patrick’s Athletic a deserved victory against Bohemians.
Bohemians won the Setanta Sports Cup final thanks to a header from Anto Murphy at Tallaght Stadium.
In a night of sustained drama at Gortakeegan, First Division Monaghan United sent Premier Division Champions Bohemians crashing out of the EA Sports Cup.
Mark Quigley came off the bench to score a precious late winner for Bohemians against Sligo Rovers at The Showgrounds.
Bohemians finally broke Drogheda United’s dogged resistance with a final minute headed goal from Ruaidhrí Higgins.