 The game developed into a tight affair, however, Birr pulled away in the last ten minutes to secure a 0-14 to 2-4 victory.A fourth championship decider in succession beckoned for Dooley's side in 1998 with old rivals St. Rynagh's providing the opposition.This game ended in a draw, and the replay saw Dooley pick up a fourth county championship winners' medal following a 1-11 to 0-8 victory.