Shelbourne tightened their grip on top spot in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division last night.

The league leaders were 2-0 winners over Galway United at Tolka Park.

Second placed Derry City beat 10 man Drogheda 5-1, but reigning champions Shamrock Rovers slumped to a 2-0l defeat away to Sligo Rovers.

Simon Power scored twice for the Bit O'Red.

Waterford leapfrogged the Hoops into 3rd with a 2-0 win at Dundalk.

 St Pat's and Bohemians played out a 0-0 draw.