GLENABO WOOD

Sun 28   GLENABO WOOD

Cork Spring League (Vaughan Ryan & Steve Perkins)

Park on Duntahene Road outside Cluin Ard housing estate and walk about 250 m to the small Coillte car park

Brown 8.8km 20 controls 270m climb (and some cling !) 1:10,000
Blue 7.2km 16 controls 220m climb 1:10,000
Green 5.7m 13 controls 175m climb 1:10,000
Light Green 2.7km 9 controls 115m Climb 1:5,000
Red 14 2.7m Controls 90m Climb 1:5,000
Orange 2.7km 13 Controls 1:5,000
Yellow 2.2km 9 Controls 65m Climb 1:5,000

The events are suitable for families and beginners of all ages. Event entry fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3. Pre-entry required to guarantee that maps are available for you on the day. Some entries accepted on the day but mainly for the shortest course. Entries on-line at www.orienteering.ie before 6 pm the previous day. If you are unable to enter on orienteering.ie web site before 6 pm the previous day or if you miss the 6 pm deadline then send e-mail to  bishopstownoc@gmail.com before 7 pm the previous day (include names, courses required and number of maps required per course; SI card number). SI cards can be hired on the day at €1 (€35 if lost or damaged). For all events, unless otherwise stated Start Times are from 10.30 am to 12 noon and Courses Close at 1 pm.

MACROOM CASTLE DEMESNE & TOWN PARK

Sun 21   MACROOM CASTLE DEMESNE & TOWN PARK

Cork Spring League & DFO League (Planner SC)

Park in GAA car park & McEgan College car parks under the archway in Macroom Town Square
BROWN Course 9.7 km, 120 m climb, 30 controls, SI timing
BLUE Course 8.6 km, 110 m climb, 30 controls, SI timing
GREEN Course 6.6 km, 100 m climb, 29 controls, SI timing
RED  Course 5.5 km, 50 m climb, 16 controls, SI timing
ORANGE  Course 3.5 km, 35 m climb, 14 controls, hand-punching

The events are suitable for families and beginners of all ages. Event entry fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3. Pre-entry required to guarantee that maps are available for you on the day. Some entries accepted on the day but mainly for the shortest course. Entries on-line at www.orienteering.ie before 6 pm the previous day. If you are unable to enter on orienteering.ie web site before 6 pm the previous day or if you miss the 6 pm deadline then send e-mail to  bishopstownoc@gmail.com before 7 pm the previous day (include names, courses required and number of maps required per course; SI card number). SI cards can be hired on the day at €1 (€35 if lost or damaged). For all events, unless otherwise stated Start Times are from 10.30 am to 12 noon and Courses Close at 1 pm.

MALLOW TOWN PARK & CASTLE GROUNDS

Sun 14   MALLOW TOWN PARK & CASTLE GROUNDS

Cork Spring League (Planner Ted Lucey)

Park in the CCC car park on Park Road, near the old bridge over the River Blackwater

BROWN Course 9.6 km, 120 m climb, 30 controls, SI timing
BLUE Course 8.0 km, 110 m climb, 30 controls, SI timing
GREEN Course 6.0 km, 100 m climb, 29 controls, SI timing
RED  Course 4.5 km, 50 m climb, 16 controls, SI timing
ORANGE  Course 3.0 km, 35 m climb, 14 controls, SI timing

The events are suitable for families and beginners of all ages. Event entry fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3. Pre-entry required to guarantee that maps are available for you on the day. Some entries accepted on the day but mainly for the shortest course. Entries on-line at www.orienteering.ie before 6 pm the previous day. If you are unable to enter on orienteering.ie web site before 6 pm the previous day or if you miss the 6 pm deadline then send e-mail to  bishopstownoc@gmail.com before 7 pm the previous day (include names, courses required and number of maps required per course; SI card number). SI cards can be hired on the day at €1 (€35 if lost or damaged). For all events, unless otherwise stated Start Times are from 10.30 am to 12 noon and Courses Close at 1 pm.

LONG STRAND sand hills

Sun 7 LONG STRAND sand hills

Cork Spring League (Planner Steve Perkins)

BROWN Course 7.3 km
BLUE Course 5.9 km
GREEN Course 3.8 km
(LIGHT GREEN Course 2.3 km)
RED Course 2.3 km
ORANGE Course 2.0 km

The events are suitable for families and beginners of all ages. Event entry fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3. Pre-entry required to guarantee that maps are available for you on the day. Some entries accepted on the day but mainly for the shortest course. Entries on-line at www.orienteering.ie before 6 pm the previous day. If you are unable to enter on orienteering.ie web site before 6 pm the previous day or if you miss the 6 pm deadline then send e-mail to  bishopstownoc@gmail.com before 7 pm the previous day (include names, courses required and number of maps required per course; SI card number). SI cards can be hired on the day at €1 (€35 if lost or damaged). For all events, unless otherwise stated Start Times are from 10.30 am to 12 noon and Courses Close at 1 pm.

TRAMORE VALLEY PARK

Sun 31 (Easter Sunday) TRAMORE VALLEY PARK 

Cork Spring League & CSP Family Fun Day.   

30th anniversary of the founding of BOC (Planner William Curry)

"The way it use to be" (Bring a red biro to copy your Long or Medium course from a Master Map onto a blank map)

LONG Course 7.0 km, 60 m climb, 21 controls
MEDIUM Course 5.0 km, 50 m climb, 18 controls
SHORT Course (Pre-marked maps) 3.5 km, 30 m climb, 10 controls

The events are suitable for families and beginners of all ages. Event entry fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3. Pre-entry required to guarantee that maps are available for you on the day. Some entries accepted on the day but mainly for the shortest course. Entries on-line at www.orienteering.ie before 6 pm the previous day. If you are unable to enter on orienteering.ie web site before 6 pm the previous day or if you miss the 6 pm deadline then send e-mail to  bishopstownoc@gmail.com before 7 pm the previous day (include names, courses required and number of maps required per course; SI card number). SI cards can be hired on the day at €1 (€35 if lost or damaged). For all events, unless otherwise stated Start Times are from 10.30 am to 12 noon and Courses Close at 1 pm.

ROSTELLAN WOOD

Sun 24    ROSTELLAN WOOD

Cork Spring League & DFO League (Planner SC)

BROWN Course 12.4 km, 125 m climb, 21 controls
BLUE Course 9.6 km, 100 m climb, 18 controls
GREEN Course 6.8 km, 80 m climb, 15 controls
RED  Course 4.2 km, 50 m climb, 14 controls
ORANGE  Course 3.4 km, 20 m climb, 12 controls

The events are suitable for families and beginners of all ages. Event entry fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3. Pre-entry required to guarantee that maps are available for you on the day. Some entries accepted on the day but mainly for the shortest course. Entries on-line at www.orienteering.ie before 6 pm the previous day. If you are unable to enter on orienteering.ie web site before 6 pm the previous day or if you miss the 6 pm deadline then send e-mail to  bishopstownoc@gmail.com before 7 pm the previous day (include names, courses required and number of maps required per course; SI card number). SI cards can be hired on the day at €1 (€35 if lost or damaged). For all events, unless otherwise stated Start Times are from 10.30 am to 12 noon and Courses Close at 1 pm.

BALLINCOLLIG REGIONAL PARK

Sun 17 (St. Patrick’s Day) BALLINCOLLIG REGIONAL PARK 

Fionn Laoi car park, Cork Spring League & CSP Family Fun Day 

(Planner SC)

BROWN Course 9.5 km, 75 m climb, 27 controls
BLUE Course 7.0 km, 50 m climb, 24 controls
GREEN Course 5.6 km, 40 m climb, 13 controls
RED  Course 4.1 km, 20 m climb, 9 controls

ORANGE  Course 2.6 km, 10 m climb, 7 controls 

The events are suitable for families and beginners of all ages. Event entry fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3. Pre-entry required to guarantee that maps are available for you on the day. Some entries accepted on the day but mainly for the shortest course. Entries on-line at www.orienteering.ie before 6 pm the previous day. If you are unable to enter on orienteering.ie web site before 6 pm the previous day or if you miss the 6 pm deadline then send e-mail to  bishopstownoc@gmail.com before 7 pm the previous day (include names, courses required and number of maps required per course; SI card number). SI cards can be hired on the day at €1 (€35 if lost or damaged). For all events, unless otherwise stated Start Times are from 10.30 am to 12 noon and Courses Close at 1 pm.

DONERAILE WILDLIFE PARK

Sun 10    DONERAILE WILDLIFE PARK

Cork Spring League & DFO event & Women In Sport (WIS) event 

Planner Ted Lucey

BROWN Course 9.0 km, 160 m climb, 23 controls
BLUE Course 7.6 km, 120 m climb, 22 controls
GREEN Course 5.9 km, 85 m climb, 16 controls
RED  Course 4.8 km, 85 m climb, 14 controls
ORANGE  Course 2.3 km, 40 m climb, 8 controls

The events are suitable for families and beginners of all ages. Event entry fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3. Pre-entry required to guarantee that maps are available for you on the day. Some entries accepted on the day but mainly for the shortest course. Entries on-line at www.orienteering.ie before 6 pm the previous day. If you are unable to enter on orienteering.ie web site before 6 pm the previous day or if you miss the 6 pm deadline then send e-mail to  bishopstownoc@gmail.com before 7 pm the previous day (include names, courses required and number of maps required per course; SI card number). SI cards can be hired on the day at €1 (€35 if lost or damaged). For all events, unless otherwise stated Start Times are from 10.30 am to 12 noon and Courses Close at 1 pm.

INCHYDONEY sand hills

Sun 3 Mar  INCHYDONEY sand hills

Cork Spring League & Women In Sport (WIS) event 

Planner Steve Perkins

BROWN Course 5.8 km, 400 m climb, 33 controls
BLUE Course 5.2 km, 260 m climb, 28 controls
GREEN Course 4.5 km, 220 m climb, 21 controls
RED  Course 3.3 km, 120 m climb, 21 controls
ORANGE  Course 2.7 km, 75 m climb, 18 controls

The events are suitable for families and beginners of all ages. Event entry fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3. Pre-entry required to guarantee that maps are available for you on the day. Some entries accepted on the day but mainly for the shortest course. Entries on-line at www.orienteering.ie before 6 pm the previous day. If you are unable to enter on orienteering.ie web site before 6 pm the previous day or if you miss the 6 pm deadline then send e-mail to  bishopstownoc@gmail.com before 7 pm the previous day (include names, courses required and number of maps required per course; SI card number). SI cards can be hired on the day at €1 (€35 if lost or damaged). For all events, unless otherwise stated Start Times are from 10.30 am to 12 noon and Courses Close at 1 pm.

DONNYBROOK WOODS & ESTATES

Sun 25 DONNYBROOK WOODS & ESTATES

Cork Winter League

Brown  11.0 km,  100 m climb, 24 controls 
Blue      8.6 km, 95 m climb, 21 c
Green   7.0 km, 90 m climb, 18 c 
Red      5.0 km, 75 m climb, 13 c
Orange  3.0 km,  50 m climb, 8 c

The events are suitable for families and beginners of all ages. Event entry fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3. Pre-entry required to guarantee that maps are available for you on the day. Some entries accepted on the day but mainly for the shortest course. Entries on-line at www.orienteering.ie before 6 pm the previous day. If you are unable to enter on orienteering.ie web site before 6 pm the previous day or if you miss the 6 pm deadline then send e-mail to  bishopstownoc@gmail.com before 7 pm the previous day (include names, courses required and number of maps required per course; SI card number). SI cards can be hired on the day at €1 (€35 if lost or damaged). For all events, unless otherwise stated Start Times are from 10.30 am to 12 noon and Courses Close at 1 pm.

WEST CORK SECRET, Kilbrittain

Sun 18    WEST CORK SECRET, Kilbrittain

Cork Winter League, New area

Brown  9.6 km,  100 m climb, 42 controls (2 maps)
Blue      6.0 km, 80 m climb, 24 c
Green   4.7 km, 70 m climb, 20 c 
Red      3.0 km, 60 m climb, 17 c
Orange  2.3 km,  50 m climb, 15 c

The events are suitable for families and beginners of all ages. Event entry fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3. Pre-entry required to guarantee that maps are available for you on the day. Some entries accepted on the day but mainly for the shortest course. Entries on-line at www.orienteering.ie before 6 pm the previous day. If you are unable to enter on orienteering.ie web site before 6 pm the previous day or if you miss the 6 pm deadline then send e-mail to  bishopstownoc@gmail.com before 7 pm the previous day (include names, courses required and number of maps required per course; SI card number). SI cards can be hired on the day at €1 (€35 if lost or damaged). For all events, unless otherwise stated Start Times are from 10.30 am to 12 noon and Courses Close at 1 pm.

TRAMORE VALLEY PARK

Sun 11    TRAMORE VALLEY PARK, LANE'S WOOD & VERNON MOUNT

Cork Winter League

Brown   9.5 km,  120 m climb, 17 controls 
Blue      7.6 km, 100 m climb, 13 c
Green   5.5 km, 75 m climb, 12 c 
Red      4.4 km, 50 m climb, 11 c
Orange  3.4 km,  25 m climb, 12 c

The events are suitable for families and beginners of all ages. Event entry fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3. Pre-entry required to guarantee that maps are available for you on the day. Some entries accepted on the day but mainly for the shortest course. Entries on-line at www.orienteering.ie before 6 pm the previous day. If you are unable to enter on orienteering.ie web site before 6 pm the previous day or if you miss the 6 pm deadline then send e-mail to  bishopstownoc@gmail.com before 7 pm the previous day (include names, courses required and number of maps required per course; SI card number). SI cards can be hired on the day at €1 (€35 if lost or damaged). For all events, unless otherwise stated Start Times are from 10.30 am to 12 noon and Courses Close at 1 pm.

KINSALE HOTEL & SPA WOOD

Sun 4      KINSALE HOTEL & SPA WOOD

Cork Winter League. New area.

Afterwards, why not treat yourself to Sunday Lunch in the hotel restaurant (Rockpool Restaurant)?
Bookings to Peter Zemek (pzemek_AT_hotelkinsale_DOT_ie), stating that you are part of the orienteering group to share the BOC table or to book your own table.

Brown  10.8 km,  150 m climb, 35 controls (2 maps)
Blue      7.0 km, 100 m climb, 28 c
Green   5.6 km, 80 m climb, 20 c 
Red       3.8 km, 60 m climb, 17 c
Orange  3.0 km,  45 m climb, 16 c

The events are suitable for families and beginners of all ages. Event entry fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3. Pre-entry required to guarantee that maps are available for you on the day. Some entries accepted on the day but mainly for the shortest course. Entries on-line at www.orienteering.ie before 6 pm the previous day. If you are unable to enter on orienteering.ie web site before 6 pm the previous day or if you miss the 6 pm deadline then send e-mail to above address before 7 pm the previous day (include names, courses required and number of maps required per course; SI card number). SI cards can be hired on the day at €1 (€35 if lost or damaged). For all events, unless otherwise stated Start Times are from 10.30 am to 12 noon and Courses Close at 1 pm.

NEWCASTLEWEST DEMESNE

Sun 28    NEWCASTLEWEST DEMESNE (R274337) 

North Munster Series & Cork Winter League. New area

Details from and late entries to Ted Lucey (tedlucey_at_gmail_dot_com)

Brown  8.6 km,  50 m climb, 30 controls 
Blue      7.6 km, 45 m climb, 27 c
Green   5.9 km, 35 m climb, 26 c 
Red      4.5 km, 25 m climb, 18 c
Orange  3.4 km,  20 m climb, 13 c
Yellow A  2.1 km,  10 m climb, 11 c
Yellow C  2.1 km,  10 m climb, 11 c

The events are suitable for families and beginners of all ages. Event entry fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3. Pre-entry required to guarantee that maps are available for you on the day. Some entries accepted on the day but mainly for the shortest course. Entries on-line at www.orienteering.ie before 6 pm the previous day. If you are unable to enter on orienteering.ie web site before 6 pm the previous day or if you miss the 6 pm deadline then send e-mail to above address before 7 pm the previous day (include names, courses required and number of maps required per course; SI card number). SI cards can be hired on the day at €1 (€35 if lost or damaged). For all events, unless otherwise stated Start Times are from 10.30 am to 12 noon and Courses Close at 1 pm.

CASTLEFREKE WOOD, Rathbarry

Sun 21    CASTLEFREKE WOOD, Rathbarry 

(Coillte car park, W324359) Cork Winter League

Details from and late entries to Steve Perkins (steveperkins1959_at_gmail_dot_com)

Brown  c. 8 km
Blue     c. 7 km
Green   c. 6 km
Red.      c. 4.5 km   
Orange  c. 3 km

The events are suitable for families and beginners of all ages. Event entry fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3. Pre-entry required to guarantee that maps are available for you on the day. Some entries accepted on the day but mainly for the shortest course. Entries on-line at www.orienteering.ie before 6 pm the previous day. If you are unable to enter on orienteering.ie web site before 6 pm the previous day or if you miss the 6 pm deadline then send e-mail to above address before 7 pm the previous day (include names, courses required and number of maps required per course; SI card number). SI cards can be hired on the day at €1 (€35 if lost or damaged). For all events, unless otherwise stated Start Times are from 10.30 am to 12 noon and Courses Close at 1 pm.

MALLOW TOWN PARK & CASTLE GROUNDS

Sun 14    MALLOW TOWN PARK & CASTLE GROUNDS (W562982) 

Cork Winter League

Details from and late entries to Ted (tedlucey_at_gmail_dot_com)

Brown  9.2 km,  120 m climb, 21 controls 
Blue      8.2 km, 100 m climb, 19 c
Green   6.4 km, 80 m climb, 15 c 
Red      4.9 km, 40 m climb, 11 c
Orange  2.5 km,  25 m climb, 7 c

The events are suitable for families and beginners of all ages. Event entry fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3. Pre-entry required to guarantee that maps are available for you on the day. Some entries accepted on the day but mainly for the shortest course. Entries on-line at www.orienteering.ie before 6 pm the previous day. If you are unable to enter on orienteering.ie web site before 6 pm the previous day or if you miss the 6 pm deadline then send e-mail to above address before 7 pm the previous day (include names, courses required and number of maps required per course; SI card number). SI cards can be hired on the day at €1 (€35 if lost or damaged). For all events, unless otherwise stated Start Times are from 10.30 am to 12 noon and Courses Close at 1 pm.