Kerr McInroy winner earns Shels derby win and puts Shamrock Rovers’ celebrations on hold

Shamrock Rovers now head to Inchicore next Friday to face St Patrick’s Athletic still searching for the point to clinch a fifth title in six years.

Kerr McInroy of Shelbourne, right, celebrates with teammates Milan Mbeng, centre, and Harry Wood. Pic: Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile

SSE Airtricity Premier Division: Shamrock Rovers 0 Shelbourne 1 

The celebrations remain on hold at Shamrock Rovers as Shelbourne tenaciously delayed the champions-elect from sealing their title, a goal from Kerr McInroy deciding an intense Dublin derby at Tallaght Stadium.