Bohemians notched up their first league win at Finn Park since 2008 as they overcame basement club Finn Harps to stay second.
Daniel Grant’s first-half strike proved to be the match-winner for Keith Long’s side as winless Harps suffered their ninth defeat in 11 outings.
Bohs went close through headed efforts from Grant and James Finnerty early on before Harps conjured up their first opening on 14 minutes as Nathan Boyle showed some deft touches before his shot that was stopped by James Talbot.
Bohs deservedly took the lead on 37 minutes as Ward skipped down the left and whipped in a cross. Dinny Corcoran failed to make the telling connection but Grant was on hand to pounce.
The Gypsies almost doubled their tally two minutes later as Corcoran hit the post and, following up, Ward was denied by the increasingly busy Gallagher.
Chances were few and far between in a tight second half as Bohs held on.
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