A point gained as leaders Shels are again held by resolute Sligo 

It somehow remained scoreless in a breathless encounter at a raucous Tolka Park, as 4,125 were treated to a dramatic 0-0

MIXED EMOTIONS: Shelbourne manager Damien Duff acknowledges supporters after his side's draw in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Shelbourne and Sligo Rovers at Tolka Park in Dublin. Pic: Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

Shelbourne FC 0 Sligo Rovers 0 

Damien Duff’s Shelbourne were forced to settle for a point, which thanks to results going their way, turned out to be a point gained in the race for the title.