BALLINCOLLIG REGIONAL PARK
| Date | Sunday, 21/06/2026 |
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| Venue | BALLINCOLLIG REGIONAL PARK |
| Address | 45 Rossbrook, Model Farm Road, Co.Cork |
| League | Cork Summer League |
| Club Website | BOC |
| Start Times | 10:30 - 12:00 |
| Signposted From | Ballincollig RC Church |
| Contact | seancotter001@eircom.net |
| Grid reference | W583712 |
| Latitude/Longitude | 51.891454, -8.6072007 |
| Google Maps | Click here |
| Pricing |
Adults: €10 / personChildren: €5 / childStudent: €7 / studentFamily Discount: €20 (Maximum of 2 Adults and no more than 5 family members / family) |
| Summary | The park extends along the south bank of the river Lee and the terrain is mixed parkland, with fast grass and path sections, some forest run and some undergrowth. The land was originally part of the Ballincollig Gunpowder Mills and the eastern end of the park is where the many ruins of the old Gunpowder Factory are still visible. Interesting route choice is provided by the limited number of crossing points along the canals and millraces which run throughout the park. The Harris Pairs event will be for teams of 2 and will follow the “Harris Type” format. To explain Each team will start together and everyone will have identical maps. There will be ‘spine’ controls that must be visited by BOTH members in the team (but not necessarily together) and “other” controls that need only be visited by one member of the team. There will also be one last control just before the finish that BOTH team members must also visit (not necessarily together). The time of the last member of the team back at the finish will count as the team time. Controls may be visited in any order (except the last control, which MUST be the last control for each team member). It is up to the team to decide how they work out what is the most efficient way of following the rules, according to their own capabilities after they start. It’s a bit of fun! All controls must be punched by the team All “spine” controls must be punched by BOTH team members All “other” controls must be punched by at least one team member Controls can be taken in any order except the last control which must be the last control for each team member Time penalties will be applied in the event of missed controls. (10 minutes per missed “other” control and team disqualification for missed “spine” control) Time will be the deciding factor. Controls do not carry a point’s value Course details Harris Pairs Course “Spine” controls “Other” controls Last control Long 8 (1-8) 10 (9-18) # 19 Colour coded courses Length Climb Controls Green 6.1 Km 5 17 Orange 3.7 Km 5 12 Entry details Enter in the normal way via OI website Those wishing to do the Harris Pairs event should enter individually. Teams will be sorted out at the event. Start times will be 10.30 to 12.00 |
| Notes |
No dogs allowed T's & C's apply If you are unable to enter or if you are late then send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com and pay on the day. Planner Pat Murphy LONG COURSE is HARRIS PAIRS GREEN COURSE ORANGE COURSE |
| Difficulty rating | 3/10 Paths/parkland with some off-path (forest/deep grass) |
| PreEntry |
Enter online on orienteering.ie |
| Entries open on | 15/06/2026 @ 11:00 AM |
| Entries End | 20/06/2026 @ 18:00 PM |
Results from previous events held near here
