Dundalk held to scoreless draw against league leaders Shelbourne

New boss Noel King saw his side produce another fine display that was only lacking a goal to secure what would have been a deserved three points.

SCORELESS DRAW: Dundalk's John Mountneyin action against Kameron Ledwidge of Shelbourne. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile

SSE Airtricity Premier Division: Dundalk 0 Shelbourne 0 

Dundalk missed out on the chance to move level on points with second from bottom Drogheda Utd after being held to a scoreless draw by tabletoppers Shelbourne at Oriel Park.