Republic of Ireland round-up: Home run for Cork

Bennett brace 
Midfield player Alan Bennett struck twice before striker John O'Flynn wrapped up the points for Liam Murphy's side, making Sean Friars's free-kick on 68 minutes of little consolation.

McGuinness off 
Also on Sunday, Shamrock Rovers FC were held 0-0 by University College Dublin FC. Sean Francis's penalty miss proved costly and a miserable afternoon for the home side was compounded by the 87th minute sending-off of Stephen McGuinness.

Bohs unsteady 
Bohemians stay top despite a 1-1 draw with Bray Wanderers AFC. It took an own goal from Bray's Jody Lynch to put Bohs ahead on 67 minutes before the hosts equalised through Stephen Fox.

Three red cards 
Longford Town FC beat Drogheda United FC 2-1 on Saturday after the visitors had been reduced to nine men within 15 minutes of the second half and also had manager Harry McCuem sent to the stands.

Crowe decisive 
Still, Longford needed a 92nd-minute effort from Seamus Crowe to claim the points after Drogheda had cancelled out Eric Lavine's opener with an Andy Myler goal on 82 minutes.

St Patrick's night
Meanwhile, Dublin side St Patricks Athletic FC edged out arch-rivals Shelbourne FC 2-1 on Friday evening.