 The winners of the second round were drawn against the third-round winners; they were separated by two distinct lots meaning the second-round winners were kept apart from third-round winners in the fourth-round draw.The draw revealed a potential tie of the round between champions Kilmacud Crokes and Ballyboden St Endas.Round four saw the exit of Erin's Isle, Ballinteer St John's, Ballyboden St Endas, Ballymun Kickhams, Raheny, O'Tooles, St Marys and St Brigids.