In Pictures: Shamrock Rovers 2 - 1 Derry City

Referee Paul McLaughlin and Rovers' Gary O'Neill chat during the game in Tallaght Stadium

Referee Paul McLaughlin and Rovers' Gary O'Neill chat during the game in Tallaght Stadium Credit: Peter Fitzpatrick (ETPhotos)

Former Hoop Danny Lafferty put Derry City 1-0 up early in Tallaght Stadium before Lee Grace scored his first of the season and Danny Mandriou got what turned out to be the winner as Rovers remain nine points clear at the top of the table.

Peter Fitzpatrick captured the action from Tallaght and his gallery can be viewed here.