Frank Martindale died on 22nd April 2026 in hospital in Cashel, Co.Tipperary. Frank was a former Chairman of IOA and was the person behind Tipperary Orienteers, a club based on his family. Frank produced several O-maps in the Galtees and the Glen of Aherlow. More recently he ran for Southdowns Orienteers in the UK and then with 3ROC. His daughter, Julie (Cleary), is a former Secretary of IOA and is still very involved in orienteering. May he rest in peace.