Aidan McCarron and Francis Murphy challenge for the ball

Both sides made several changes to their starting line-ups but neither produced a worthwhile scoring opportunity during the first period.

The Reds had the better of the second half as Barry Holland's shot was tipped over by keeper Dwayne Nelson and Chris Scannell shot across the face of goal.

Michael Hegarty squandered two late chances to win the game for Swifts.

He hoisted one effort over the bar and then saw a shot cleared off the line after John Connolly had saved from Mark McAllister.

Cork City drew 0-0 with Drogheda United in the evening's other fixture.