Both sides will look back on the encounter as a useful exercise without either team extending themselves unduly.
The Republic of Ireland changed their entire line-up at half-time and upped the tempo while Northern Ireland opted to retain their starting line-up for the first 15 minutes of the second half.
Northern Ireland now face Romania in a key UEFA Euro 2016 qualifier at the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park on Saturday 13 June.
Michael O’Neill’s team currently sit second in Group F on 12 points, one point behind Romania.