 On 27 July 2006, Fennelly won a third successive Leinster Championship medal - his second on the field of play - after lining out at midfield in the 2-18 to 2-10 defeat of Dublin in the final.On 10 September 2006, he was again selected at midfield when Kilkenny drew 2-14 apiece with Tipperary in the All-Ireland final.Fennelly retained the midfield berth for the replay on 16 September 2006 and collected a second winners' medal after the 1-11 to 0-11 victory.