Upcoming Events & Younger Junior Training
These are the events for the period ending Wednesday 23 November 2016.
There is training for younger juniors at Hellfire next Sunday, see note from John Riordan:
We have had a very positive response to our training proposal for Sunday morning and will be sending final details tomorrow to those who have registered their interest. Accordingly, if there are any “last minute” takers (all young juniors are welcome, this is about giving them a chance to learn and have some fun) please send a quick note to John on john.riordan@boi.com
Our plan is to meet at 0945 in the Hellfire car park and to walk across the road to Massy’s Estate then for 1000. We will have three games planned … where we are / Line Orienteering / ‘Vampire’ Orienteering … with learning and a bit of fun in mind!
Games will be short and will focus on the fun and social aspects of the sport as well as dealing with basic map-reading skills such as map setting and self-locating. Games will finish at 1120 and the participants can be collected from the finish point in Massy’s. All are welcome and parents may of course remain in close proximity. No cost.
Look forward to seeing you all on Sunday at 0945
Terry, Eoin and John
The events listed below are suitable for beginners, ask at registration and someone will assist you.
The event in Doneraile Forest Park is part of the Cork Schools Orienteering Association’s League events, for further information on that see here
Any questions email: comms@orienteering.ie
Summary
Sun 20 Nov: | Hellfire Wood | Dublin | Non-league / ‘Come-and-try-it’ Event/ |
Sun 20 Nov: | Dungarvan | Waterford | Southeast League (Urban Sprint)/No. 3 |
Sun 20 Nov: | Fota House; Gardens & Arboretum | Cork | Cork County League / Family Day/No. 3 |
Tue 22 Nov: | Doneraile Forest Park | Cork | CSOA League/No. 2 |
Details
Sun 20 Nov, Hellfire Wood
Venue: | Hellfire Wood, Killakee, Dublin |
Club: | Setanta |
Event: | Non-league / ‘Come-and-try-it’ Event/ |
Start Times: | 11:00-13:00 |
Grid Ref.: | O 120 237 |
Follow Signs From: | R115 Stocking Lane |
Contact | 086 3547433 / set@orienteering.ie |
Sun 20 Nov, Dungarvan
Venue: | Dungarvan, , Waterford |
Club: | WatO |
Event: | Southeast League (Urban Sprint)/No. 3 |
Start Times: | 09:00-10:00 |
Grid Ref.: | X 259 931 |
Follow Signs From: | Grattan Square |
Contact | 087 2229677 / wato@orienteering.ie |
Sun 20 Nov, Fota House; Gardens & Arboretum
Venue: | Fota House; Gardens & Arboretum, Belvelly Bridge; Cobh, Cork |
Club: | BOC |
Event: | Cork County League / Family Day/No. 3 |
Start Times: | 10:30-13:00 |
Grid Ref.: | W 791 708 |
Follow Signs From: | Belvelly Bridge (Near Fota Wildlife Park) |
Contact | 021 4546194 / boc@orienteering.ie |
Tue 22 Nov, Doneraile Forest Park
Venue: | Doneraile Forest Park, Doneraile, Cork |
Club: | CSOA |
Event: | CSOA League/No. 2 |
Start Times: | 10:00-13:00 |
Grid Ref.: | R 603 076 |
Follow Signs From: | Doneraile |
Contact | 086 0851128 / jimcallanan@hotmail.com |
Events up to Wednesday 16th November
These are the events for the upcoming week ending next Wednesday, the 16th of November.
The Munster Orienteering Championships are a pre-entry event, which has now closed. There is some entry on the day available and courses would be suitable for beginners.
The three other events around the country on Sunday are all suitable for beginners. If you need help ask at registration and someone will assist you. The schools event on Wednesday is part of the Leinster Schools League. More information on that can be found here. For information on schools orienteering in Ireland look here.
For help on how to orienteer have a look at our video’s here
Any questions email comms@orienteering.ie
Summary
Sun 13 Nov: | Kilcoran Wood | Tipperary | Munster Orienteering Championships/(Pre-entry) |
Sun 13 Nov: | Portumna Forest Park | Galway | Non-league / ‘Come-and-try-it’ Event/ |
Sun 13 Nov: | Ballincollig Regional Park (Central) | Cork | Cork County League / Family Day/No. 2 |
Sun 13 Nov: | Lissadell House & Gardens | Sligo | Non-league / ‘Come-and-try-it’ Event/ |
Wed 16 Nov: | St. Anne’s Park | Dublin | Leinster Schools League (Primary)/No. 2 (Closed – Leinster Schools) |
Details
Sun 13 Nov, Kilcoran Wood
Venue: | Kilcoran Wood, Cahir, Tipperary |
Club: | BOC |
Event: | Munster Orienteering Championships/(Pre-entry) |
Start Times: | 10:00-13:00 |
Grid Ref.: | R 973 209 |
Follow Signs From: | Kilcoran Lodge Hotel |
Contact | 021 4546194 / boc@orienteering.ie |
Sun 13 Nov, Portumna Forest Park
Venue: | Portumna Forest Park, Portumna, Galway |
Club: | WEGO |
Event: | Non-league / ‘Come-and-try-it’ Event/ |
Start Times: | 11:00-12:00 |
Grid Ref.: | M 840 037 |
Follow Signs From: | Portumna |
Contact | 087 6745595 / wego@orienteering.ie |
Sun 13 Nov, Ballincollig Regional Park (Central)
Venue: | Ballincollig Regional Park (Central), Ballincollig, Cork |
Club: | BOC |
Event: | Cork County League / Family Day/No. 2 |
Start Times: | 10:30-13:00 |
Grid Ref.: | W 584 710 |
Follow Signs From: | Ballincollig Allotments |
Contact | 021 4546194 / boc@orienteering.ie |
Sun 13 Nov, Lissadell House & Gardens
Venue: | Lissadell House & Gardens, Ballinfull, Sligo |
Club: | SligO |
Event: | Non-league / ‘Come-and-try-it’ Event/ |
Start Times: | 11:00-12:30 |
Grid Ref.: | G 622 445 |
Follow Signs From: | N15 Sligo / Bundoran Road |
Contact | 086 3950582 / soc@orienteering.ie |
Wed 16 Nov, St. Anne’s Park
Venue: | St. Anne’s Park, Raheny, Dublin |
Club: | GEN |
Event: | Leinster Schools League (Primary)/No. 2 (Closed – Leinster Schools) |
Start Times: | 11:00-13:00 |
Grid Ref.: | O 213 369 |
Follow Signs From: | Mount Prospect Avenue / R807 Clontarf Road Junction |
Contact | 087 9873200 / marydennehyhealy@gmail.com |
Fun-Training Session for Younger Juniors
20 November 2016
In the interests of building greater confidence in our younger juniors (anyone aged in the 8-13 range) you are invited to bring your child(ren) along in advance of the event at Hellfire Wood on Sunday 20 November.
Our plan is to meet at 0945 in the Hellfire car park and to walk across the road to Massy’s Estate then for 1000. We will have three games planned … where we are / Line Orienteering / ‘Vampire’ Orienteering … with learning and a bit of fun in mind!
Games will be short and will focus on the fun and social aspects of the sport as well as dealing with basic map-reading skills such as map setting and self-locating. Games will finish at 1120 and the participants can be collected from the finish point in Massy’s. All are welcome and parents may of course remain in close proximity. No cost.
Participants can then try their skills by entering Setanta’s event across the road in Hellfire straight after, if they wish.
You might register your advance interest in the Training directly with John on john.riordan@boi.com
Thanks
Terry Lawless, Eoin Browne and John Riordan
Events this Sunday, 6th November 2016
These are the events for the upcoming weekend on Sunday the 6th of November.
All are suitable for beginners, but specific information for Carriag Na Seabhac is below the event.
For info on how to orienteer have a look at our videos “The 10 Elements of Orienteering” here:
Any questions email: comms@orienteering.ie
Summary
Sun 6 Nov: | Carraig na Seabhac | Wicklow | Leinster League/No. 8 |
Sun 6 Nov: | Glanageenty | Kerry | Kingdom League / ‘Come-and-try-it’ Event/No. 1 |
Sun 6 Nov: | Ballymaloe Cookery School & Gardens | Cork | Cork County League / Family Day/No. 1 |
Details
Sun 6 Nov, Carraig na Seabhac
Venue: | Carraig na Seabhac, Glenmacnass, Wicklow |
Club: | Ajax |
Event: | Leinster League/No. 8 |
Start Times: | 11:00-13:00 |
Grid Ref.: | O102 050 |
Follow Signs From: | Sally Gap |
Contact | ajax@orienteering.ie |
Sun 6 Nov, Glanageenty
Venue: | Glanageenty, Ballymacelligott, Kerry |
Club: | KerryO |
Event: | Kingdom League / ‘Come-and-try-it’ Event/No. 1 |
Start Times: | 11:15-12:45 |
Grid Ref.: | Q 944 144 |
Follow Signs From: | N21 Castleisland / Tralee Road |
Contact | 087 7628312 / kerryo@orienteering.ie |
Sun 6 Nov, Ballymaloe Cookery School & Gardens
Venue: | Ballymaloe Cookery School & Gardens, Shanagarry, Cork |
Club: | BOC |
Event: | Cork County League / Family Day/No. 1 |
Start Times: | 10:30-13:00 |
Grid Ref.: | W 976 673 |
Follow Signs From: | Shanagarry |
Contact | 021 4546194 / boc@orienteering.ie |