Kerry are breathing a sigh of relief after an X-Ray revealed that James O'Donoghue didn't suffer any serious damage to his right shoulder during the rout of Kildare.

The reigning Footballer of the Year has a history of shoulder problems, and it was feared he would miss the All-Ireland SFC semi-final against either Monaghan or Tyrone after he fell awkwardly after being tackled by Kildare goalkeeper Mark Donnellan in the 28th minute.

O'Donoghue immediately left the field clutching the troublesome right shoulder he had surgery on late last year amid fears that he had badly damaged it.

But a statement from Kerry GAA today confirmed that the injury isn't serious.

"James O'Donoghue injured his shoulder when he fell following a tackle by the goalkeeper in yesterday's All Ireland Football Quarter final tie with Kildare," it read.

"The Kerry Medical Team immediately realigned the shoulder and an X-Ray afterwards showed that there was no serious injury sustained.

"He will have a routine MRI Scan and will rest for a few days before beginning rehab and a graduated return to action."

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