The Connacht final had not been held by the time the semi-finals were played; Mayo were nominated to represent the province.
When the GAA insisted that it should not stand, Kerry withdrew, leaving Cavan to automatically proceed to the final.
The Connacht championship was not finished in time, so Mayo were nominated to play in the All-Ireland semi-final.
Kerry wanted their victory over Cavan to stand, but when they were ordered to replay it, they withdrew in protest.
[7][8] Galway won the substitute competition, but this game had no bearing on their status as All-Ireland Champions.
They entered the final game as All-Ireland Champions and the match had no bearing on the destination of the title.