Kerry sharpshooter Bryan Sheehan and Donegal goalkeeper Paul Durcan took time out from preparing for their All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals to launch the 2011 MBNA Kick Fada competition today.

The GAA's Central Competitions Control Committee (CCCC) has confirmed the match officials for this weekend's All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals and the first All-Ireland SHC semi-final, involving Cork and defending champions Kilkenny.

CROKE PARK stadium director Peter McKenna has described planned protests by local residents for last night and today as “unhelpful” but has reiterated that the new pitch will be ready for the weekend’s All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals.

Kerry 2-12 Antrim 1-10

Galway 0-10 Westmeath 1-8