Despite European success in midweek, Shamrock Rovers’ domestic affairs went from bad to worse last night.
They were beaten 1-0 away to Dublin rivals Bohemians in the second round of the FAI Cup.
James Bolgers scored a debut goal as Drogheda United won 2-1 at home to Dundalk.
Waterford were given a brief fright at home to Cockhill Celtic, before eventually winning 2-1.
Galway United thrashed Longford Town 6-0.
Francley Lomboto, Maurice Nugent and Patrick Hickey all scored in the first half, while further goals came from a David Hurley penalty, Jimmy Keohane and Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe.
Treaty United needed penalties to see off the challenge of Kilbarrack United.
Kerry ran out 2-0 winners away to ten-man Cobh Ramblers.
Athlone Town beat Ringmahon Rangers 1-0.
Wilton United got the better of fellow Munster Senior League side Carrigaline United, winning 2-1.
There are two more ties this afternoon, with Pike Rovers playing Midleton.
Cork City take on fellow First Division side, Finn Harps.
