It was the same again for the 2008 season with Pats battling up the top with Bohemians for the title. Also this year Pats were in Europe because their second-place finish in 2007 allowed them qualify for the 2008–09 UEFA Cup. During their European run St Pats progressed through two rounds of the UEFA Cup beating JFK Olimps Riga and Elfsborg but the run came to an end when they lost to Hertha BSC in the First Round proper. Pats also lost out to Bohemians for the league title.