Both sides worked hard but there was little in the way of goalmouth action and the result will do neither of them any favours.
St Pats goalkeeper Barry Ryan was called upon to make early saves from Mark Rutherford and Marc Kenny, later in the game he also forced to dive bravely at the feet of Willo McDonagh when the midfielder burst through.
Barry Murphy in the Rovers goal had to be alert to save a header from Darragh Maguire and Chris Armstrong wasted a great chance for St Pats when he side-footed over from six yards.