 A 1–17 to 1–10 score line ended a seven-year barren spell, denied Rathnure a third successive championship and gave Dunne a fourth championship medal.Dunne won a fifth county championship medal in 2005 as Oulart the Ballagh retained their title after a 1–15 to 1–9 defeat of St. Martin's.Oulart the Ballagh were beaten by Rathnure in their bid for three-in-a-row in 2006 following a draw and a replay.