Bohemians 1 Derry City 0:Jason Byrne capped a fine week for the Premier Division champions as his 19th-minute strike sent them five points clear of Shamrock Rovers at the top of the table

Derry had also enjoyed a fine 1-1 draw in their European away leg but this defeat leaves them 10 points behind the leaders, with title hopes receding fast.

Bohemians’ match-winner came from a set-piece, with Paul Keegan’s free-kick finding the unmarked Anto Murphy. His header found Byrne, who volleyed home from close range for his 16th goal of the season.