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The Final Whistle: O'Donoghue cleared of shoulder injury

GAA  James O'Donoghue was cleared of a shoulder injury today, after the Kerry County Board r...
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18.31 3 Aug 2015


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The Final Whistle: O'Donoghue cleared of shoulder injury

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18.31 3 Aug 2015


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James O'Donoghue was cleared of a shoulder injury today, after the Kerry County Board released a statement saying there was "no serious damage" to the forward. 

Fans had feared the worst when they saw him receiving treatment on the pitch being after falling awkwardly under a challenge from Kildare goalkeeper, Mark Donnellan.

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