Basement-dwellers Dundalk hold Derry

Ruaidhrí Higgins’ side had won the last three matches against their Co Louth rivals but could find no breakthrough here as they have now taken just two points from the last nine on offer.

PROGRESS: Dundalk manager Jon Daly after the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Dundalk and Derry City at Oriel Park. Pic: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Premier Division: Dundalk 0-0 Derry City

Derry City missed out on a chance to close the gap on league leaders Shelbourne to three after being held to a scoreless draw by bottom-of-the-table Dundalk at Oriel Park.