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Cork City's frustrating season continued at Flancare Park last week when a last minute goal gave Longford Town a share of the spoils.

In writing this piece on Monday afternoon I do not know which countries will be contesting the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final in Soccer City, Johannesburg on Sunday afternoon. It would be senseless for me to even attempt try and gauge which teams will be victorious on Tuesday and Wednesday as if there is one sure thing I have learned from this particular tournament it is that surprises have been constant.

Club Name: Glanmire Community College
Activity: Football
When we meet: Tuesdays after school
Established: 1997
Description: Vibrant, dynamic, skilful, motivated and talented players

Outstanding sportsmen Michael Shields and Frank Cogan were honoured with the May and June Southside and District Sports Awards at the Cork International Airport Hotel last Friday. Cork and St Finbarr's footballer Michael Shields received the May award for captaining the team to the National Football League Division One title, defeating Mayo in the decider.

Ballincollig Women's Rugby Team are having an Introduction Day this Saturday 10 July from 1-3pm in Tanner Park, Ballincollig, for any new players or beginners, regardless of age, shape, size or fitness levels. Participants will discover that rugby is one of the best ways to get fit while having fun, meeting new people and also enjoying a busier social life.

Kiln Kylie is now destined for a shot at the Ladbrokes.com Irish Greyhound Derby after winning her 2010 Derby Trial Stakes at Curraheen Park last Saturday Night. Kiln Kylie was called in as a reserve to replace Castlelyons Ralf and won the race in a time of 30.07 seconds. Kiln Kylie is owned and trained by Patrick Michael Buckley.

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To move away from the horses for a paragraph or two, but remaining on 'track', I did come across a ground-breaking record over the weekend that certainly deserves more than a mention. This happened on the greyhound track, and was accomplished through sheer perseverance, and more than a little knowledge as to what greyhound racing is all about, especially where the placing of a dog in the right race is concerned.

The annual Sports Ability Day will take place this Saturday 10 July in the CIT Sports Hall. The Sports Ability Day will showcase an array of activities and clubs that are available in and around the Cork city and county area. It is a fantastic opportunity for people to experience all that ability sports has to offer.

Cork v Waterford Sunday Semple Stadium Thurles @ 4pm
Forget South Africa and the World Cup final there is only one place to be on Sunday, the Cathedral town of Thurles and Tom Semple's Field of dreams for the biggest day in Munster Hurling.

A seventh title in-a-row for Cork in last Sunday's TG4 Munster Ladies Senior Football Championship Final, as they ran out 5-13 to 2-09 winners against Clare at Castletownroche. Five first-half goals paved the way for Cork's victory in Saturday's final, leading 5-8 to 1-06, and game was effectively over as a contest.