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Shelbourne clinch first League of Ireland title since 2006

Shelbourne clinch first League of Ireland title since 2006
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Kenneth Fox

Shelbourne have been crowned SSE Airtricity League Premier Division champions for the first time in nearly two decades.

Harry Wood was the hero for Damien Duff's team, grabbing a late winner from close range, as they beat Derry City 1-0 at the Brandywell.

Meanwhile, Shamrock Rovers were 2-1 winners against Waterford as their four-year reign as champions came to an end.

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Dylan Watts and Johnny Kenny scored for the Hoops at Tallaght Stadium.

St Pat's can look forward to European football next season, after they won 2-0 at Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds to finish third.

Bohemians and Galway United played out a 1-1 draw and it ended 0-0 between Dundalk and Drogheda.

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