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First Division wrap: Dundalk held at home by Finn Harps

Aaron McLaughlin was on hand to ensure Finn Harps earned parity against Dundalk
Aaron McLaughlin was on hand to ensure Finn Harps earned parity against Dundalk

Improving Finn Harps struck in the 90th minute to earn a 1-1 draw against leaders Dundalk.

Since Kevin McHugh took over, Harps' fortunes have improved and they travelled to Oriel Park on the back of an impressive home win over Kerry FC.

For Dundalk, they will feel that it's another two points dropped after drawing with Treaty United on Good Friday.

Ciaran Kilduff's side took the lead on 80 minutes with Vincent Leonard heading home a Sean Keogh corner. However, Harps immediately pushed hard for a leveller and were rewarded at the death when Aaron McLaughlin capitalised on a poor back pass to prod home.

Bray Wanders narrowed the gap to Dundalk at the summit after a 2-0 win over UCD at the Carlisle Grounds, a sixth win on the trot for the Seagulls.

Harvey Warren got on the end of Max Murphy cross to put Bray ahead on 36 minutes. That advantage was doubled on 63 when Danú Kinsella-Bishop volleyed home after Conor Knight's effort on goal came off the post.

Cobh Ramblers, who sit third, had a 2-0 win away to Kerry FC. A brace from Barry Coffey in the opening half was enough for Ramblers who dictated things from the off.

Elsewhere, the derby clash between Athlone Town and Longford Town finished 1-1 at the Athlone Town Stadium.

The goals came in the second period, with Gideon Tetteh putting the hosts ahead on 66 minutes. A Daragh Murtagh header in added time rescued a point for Longford.

Kaylem Harnett and Mikie Rowe were on the mark in the opening 45 as Wexford FC defeated Treaty United 2-0.

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