Shamrock Rovers are top of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division today.
A hat-trick in 14 second half minutes from substitute Graham Burke helped the Hoops beat Sligo Rovers 3-1 on Monday night.
Derry City were held to a goalless draw by St Pat’s in the last night’s other game.
It means Shamrock Rovers are one point clear ahead of their meeting with Derry on Friday.
Patrick McEleney is a doubt for the top of the table clash having come off in the second half.
Danny Lafferty told Martin Holmes it was a frustrating night but there are positives: