Overview
- Dylan Watts curled in a 74th‑minute free kick to seal a 1-0 win over Galway United at Tallaght Stadium.
- The victory confirms Shamrock Rovers’ 22nd Premier Division crown and gives Stephen Bradley his fifth league title with the club.
- The champions will receive the trophy at home to Sligo Rovers on Saturday before visiting AEK Athens in the Conference League and contesting the FAI Cup final.
- Galway remain on 38 points with Sligo Rovers and Waterford and must avoid defeat away to Waterford to steer clear of the promotion‑relegation play‑off.
- Teenager Max Kovalevskis made his first league start with Cian Barrett also starting, while defender Josh Honohan limped off in a concern for upcoming fixtures.