A double from Aaron Greene helped defending champions Shamrock Rovers to a 3-1 Premier Division win over Derry City this evening.
Pat Hoban scored a consolation goal at the Ryan McBride Brandywell.
League leaders Shelbourne slipped up away at Galway United with the hosts coming away with a 1-0 win.
A fourth goal in six games for James Akintunde gave Bohemians a 1-0 win over Drogheda.
Elsewhere Sligo Rovers and Dundalk finished 1-1 as did the game between St Pats and Waterford.