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Bohemians 3 St Patrick's Ath1:BOHEMIANS SHOWED their champions credentials as they moved back a point clear at the top of the Premier Division table, duly capitalising on Shamrock Rovers’ long unbeaten run coming to an end.

Pat Fenlon’s title-holders scarcely had to move out of third gear as they won at a canter against a St Patrick’s side that drop three points adrift in the play-off zone.