As expected, Mick O'Dwyer will have to plan without Kevin Fitzpatrick for Sunday's All-Ireland quarter-final against Armagh.

The Laois player was suspended for four weeks by the GAC yesterday from an incident that led to his sending-off in the Leinster final against Kildare. It is the one blemish on a flawless championship season for Laois.

Dublin goalkeeper Stephen Cluxton received a similar term for his straight dismissal against Armagh in the All-Ireland qualifiers on July 5th. The All Star goalkeeper was carded for an off-the-ball challenge on Armagh forward Steven McDonnell.

Dan Gordon, Down's full forward, also got confirmation of his one-month suspension. He was sent off in the Ulster final against Tyrone and missed what turned out to be Down's final championship game last Saturday.

Darragh Ó Sé did not take part in a trial game last Thursday and remains doubtful for Kerry's meeting with Roscommon.