League of Ireland review:Shamrock Rovers stretched their lead at the top of the Airtricity League Premier Division with a 1-0 win over Sligo Rovers at Tallaght Stadium.
Billy Dennehy got the crucial goal after 68 minutes but it was Galway United and Sporting Fingal who really did the Hoops a favour.
At Turner’s Cross, Galway held St Patrick’s Athletic to a draw after Philip Reilly equalised Ryan Guy’s 12th minute opener.
At Morton Stadium, Bohs were also frustrated when held scoreless by Sporting Fingal.
Bottom side Bray Wanderers closed the gap on Drogheda United after Gary Shaw and Chris Shields scored in a 2-0 win over Dundalk at Oriel Park.
Ciaran Kilduff gave UCD the lead against Drogs at the Belfield Bowl but a point was secured from the spot by Glenn Fitzpatrick on the hour.
