Drogheda’s winning formula and Shelbourne’s cool striker - what we learned from Friday’s League of Ireland action

Chris Forrester, Graham Burke and Jack Byrne all show enduring class; Cork struggle without key players

St Patrick's Athletic's Chris Forrester celebrates after scoring his side's first goal in their 2-0 win over Cork City on Friday night. Photograph: Ben Brady/Inpho
St Patrick's Athletic's Chris Forrester celebrates after scoring his side's first goal in their 2-0 win over Cork City on Friday night. Photograph: Ben Brady/Inpho
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