 Kilkenny lost their provincial crown to Dublin in 1906 as the Tullaroan players withdrew from the team in a dispute over the selection policy, however, the team returned in 1907 with Lanigan capturing a third Leinster medal following a 4–14 to 1–9 defeat of Dublin.On 21 June 1908 Kilkenny faced Cork in the All-Ireland decider for the third time in four years.Jimmy Kelly scored three first-half goals while Jack Anthony scored Kilkenny's winning point at the end.