Our next evening event takes place this coming Tuesday, June 7th. Start times from to 18:00 to 19:20. Courses close at 20:30.
LOCATION:
Please note - The start location is different to recent events - you'll find it here:
Directions from M7: Take exit 12 from the Southbound carriageway on the M7. At the roundabout, take the1st exit, signposted Kilcullen and Athgarvan onto the R413. Continue on the R413 for I.8km. Turn right onto L7034, just before Donnelly’s Hollow, keeping to the leftmost road. Continue straight on for a further 1.6kms. Parking will be on your right. Assembly and download will be in that area.
COURSES:
There are 3 courses planned:
- Adventure 2.3kms, 10 controls, 1:7,500 scale
- Medium 5.5kms, 14 controls, 1:10,000 scale
- Long 7.8kms, 21 controls, 1:10,000 scale
TERRAIN:
The Curragh’s open, undulating grassland makes for fast, unimpeded running. Furze is the dominant flora with some distinct stands of trees. Not every bush or man/sheep made track is marked and navigational care should be taken. The Adventure course is predominantly on grassy tracks and given the recent dry weather is terrain buggy friendly. This course does not cross a road.
Whether you are a complete novice, a family, or a seasoned veteran, there is a course to suit. The Adventure Course is suitable for families or beginners. The Medium course is suitable for experienced orienteers and adult beginners and improvers who have map reading skills with off-track running/walking. The Long course is suitable for adult improvers and experienced people who are good at map reading and have compass skills.
SIAC:
Will be enabled - punching start and finish!
MAPS:
The maps will be printed on waterproof paper. Control descriptions will be printed on all maps with loose descriptions available at the start.
ENTRIES:
Courses can be entered up to Monday, June 6 th at 9:00am at https://www.orienteering.ie/fixtures/curragh-sunnyhill-6/ If you plan to bring a group, please contact us at cnoc@orienteering.ie ahead of time so that we can have maps and SI cards available to you promptly. Limited entry on the day, pending available maps.
RESULTS:
Results will be posted on http://www.orienteering.ie
PRICES:
Adults, €8, Students, Unwaged and Over 65yrs €5, Family -2 adults and up to 5 juniors €20.
DOGS:
The Curragh is sheep country! While dogs are allowed, they must be kept on a leash.
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