Derek McGrath rescued a point for Monaghan United with a goal 13 minutes from time at Inchicore yesterday.
It was a blow for St Patrick Athletic boss, Pat Dolan, who has yet to hear from the National League on a date for their arbitration involving the nine points they had deducted for allegedly fielding an illegal player earlier in the season.
St Patrick's nearly fell behind early when former Bohemians defender, Robbie Bruton, was just wide with a free kick.
The St Patrick's breakthrough came a minute after the break with their Ugandan international, Mbabazi Livingston, involved in both the set up and the execution.
He released Liam Kelly down the flank and the striker pulled the ball back from the byline and Mbabazi was on hand to tap in at the far post.
ST PATRICKS ATHLETIC: S Kelly; Croly, Maguire, Foley, Donnelly; Marney (G Doyle 86 mins), Russell (K Doyle76 mins), Osam, Griffin; Mbabazi, L Kelly (McCarthy 86 mins).
MONAGHAN UNITED: Downey; White, Brunton, Place, Mc Donnell; Mieir, Shiels, McGrath, King; Vaughan, McKenna.
Referee: H Whoriskey (Dublin)
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