John Martin's hat-trick sees Shelbourne edge thriller with Sligo Rovers

Damien Duff’s charges dug deep to repel everything that was thrown at them late on to hold on for three points.

THREE 'N' EASY: John Martin of Shelbourne with the match ball after scoring a hat-trick in his side's victory. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile.

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John Martin was the hero as Shelbourne got back to winning ways in a 3-2 thriller with Sligo Rovers at Tolka Park.