 St Brigids 'B', Erins Hope, Whitehall Colmcille, Trinity Gaels, Clontarf, Naomh Barróg, Fingallians and St Maurs went on play to retain their senior status in the relegation section.This draw was restricted by a rule that did not allow two clubs who have met earlier in the championship to meet again.Therefore, there was no chance of a repeat of a previous encounter.