Shamrock Rovers ease to win over St Joseph's in Conference League qualifier
Stephen Bradley's side took the lead after 13 minutes through Rory Gaffeny, which they took into the interval.
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In the second half, they took control and doubled their lead through Daniel Mandrolu.
John McGovern made it three, before Jack Byrne ensured they would have a comfortable lead to bring back to Dublin next week.
Elsewhere, it is currently 0-0 between St Patrick's Athletic and Nomme JK Kaiju.
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