Dundalk hang on for key victory on a sombre night in Donegal

Two first-half goals are enough to keep visitors in European race on a night when Ballybofey remembers lives lost in Creeslough

SILENT REFLECTION: Players and officials stand for a minute of silence in remembrance for those who lost their lives in the Creeslough tragedy in Donegal, before the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division match between Finn Harps and Dundalk at Finn Park in Ballybofey, Donegal. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Finn Harps 1 Dundalk 2 

A Lewis Macari strike and an own goal from Rob Slevin, both in the first half, paved the way for a Dundalk victory over relegation-threatened Finn Harps to keep the Lilywhites in third spot and still on course for European football next season.