 This set up a meeting with Kildare who had lost the Leinster final.In the first championship meeting for the sides since Kildare's surprise 98 semi final win Kerry made no mistake winning on a 2-10 to 1-05 scoreline, with O'Sullivan again coming off the bench to replace Eamonn Fitzmaurice once more.The win meant Kerry were back in Croke Park for a Q/F tie with All Ireland champions Galway.