 The previous champions in 2005 were Kilmacud Crokes, who were knocked out of the 2006 competition at the semi-final stage.UCD finished the 2006 championship as Dublin champions, by beating St Vincents in the final.The winners of their respective first-round games went on to qualify for the second round, the losers were given a second chance in a backdoor system which gave them a place in the third round when they won their backdoor tie.