Alessio Abibi shines as Dundalk leave Sligo with a point

The visitors had goalkeeper Alessio Abibi to thank for a series of saves that kept out goalbound efforts

Dundalk players after the opening game draw with Sligo. Picture:nINPHO/Tommy Dickson

Sligo Rovers 1 (Parkes 22), Dundalk 1 (McEleney 15)

Dundalk survived a second-half onslaught from Sligo Rovers to take a share of the spoils at The Showgrounds.