 The Leinster council ruled in favour of the Dublin GAC and the semi final was slated to proceed on 19 October.As St Oliver Plunketts lost their appeal to the Leinster Council, Na Fianna played St Vincent's in the semi final clash as planned.The game was initially scheduled for Friday 27 October 2006 but was cancelled and rescheduled for Monday 30 October to enable Ireland International Rules captain Kieran McGeeney to be available for the first test against Australia at Pearse Stadium.