Hoops crowned champions at jubilant Tallaght Stadium

Shamrock Rovers were crowned SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division champions for the sixth time in seven seasons - and the 23rd time in all - as they breezed past Sligo Rovers and Bohemians lost to Shelbourne at Dalymount Park.

It means the Hoops have wrapped it up with a game to spare, their dominance of the division further underlined.

After two quickfire goals late in the first half by Adam Brennan, the home fans could sit back and wait for developments at Dalymount, where Bohs had to match their bitter rivals' result to push the title race to the last game.

The Gypsies stumbled, and Rovers cruised.

Further goals from Aaron Greene and Dylan Watts sealed it in front of a crowd of 8,023 at Tallaght Stadium. When the news came through from the other side of the city that Shels had gone ahead, the celebrations began.