The shadows of local children from Galway, Robert Noone, brothers, Conor and Cian Geoghegan and Danny Morrissey, as they practice their hurling skills

Kilkenny manager Brian Cody makes his way onto the field before the game.

Conal Keaney celebrates after the AIB GAA Football Senior Club Championship, Semi-Final.

Clare player Colm Galvin is tackled by Sean Gardiner, Offaly.

Tom Morrissey, Limerick in action versus Wexford.

Ger McDonagh, left, and Aidan Walsh, Castlebar Mitchels, celebrates their victory.

Johnny Coen, Galway, in action against Patrick Horgan, Cork.

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny at Kingspan Breffni Park on Saturday

Noel McGrath, Tipperary, who was last to leave the field some eleven minutes after the final whistle of the game against Dublin

Conal Keaney, Ballyboden St Endas, in action against Donal Lynch

Mikey Boyle, Kerry, shoots to score the 1st goal for Kerry despite the efforts of Darren Maher of Laois.

Clare Maors Michael Daffy, left, from Clooney, and Michael O Brien, Quin, relax with a cup of tea in the temporary canteen at Cusack Park.

Castlebar Mitchels joint manager Declan O Reilly and his backroom team celebrate their victory at the final whistle.

Kevin Fahey, Clonmel Commercials, walks off the pitch after the match.

Austin Gleeson, Waterford, gathers possession in the goalmouth against Kilkenny