Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Aug 11th - Aug 16th orienteering

Tue 11  THE WARREN, Rosscarbery (Stephen & Fionn)
It's aimed at novices.
 
Sat 15  THE WARREN, Rosscarbery (Stephen & Fionn)
Also Beach Orienteering 10 am - 1pm, via Cork Sports Partnership (Deirdre)

Sun 16    BALLINCOLLIG PARK (Allotments car park) 
Scatter Series & Cork Outdoors Week event (sponsored by Cork Sports Partnership) (Planner Pat Murphy; Controls out Mark Lumley)
LONG COURSE any 18 out of the 20 controls. Mass Start at 11 am
MEDIUM COURSE any 13 out of the 20 controls
SHORT COURSE any 9 out of the 20 controls

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 8 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 €2 (€35 if lost or damaged). For all events, unless otherwise stated Start Times are 10.30 am to 12 noon and courses close at 1 pm. GROUP RATES available from bishopstownoc@gmail.com.

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

MURPHY’S FARM, UCC FARM & MTU CAMPUS

Sun 9      MURPHY’S FARM, UCC FARM & MTU CAMPUS

Park in car parks near Bishopstown Tennis Club in Uam Var Estate. Scatter Series (William)

LONG COURSE any 18 out of the 20 controls. Mass Start at 11 am
MEDIUM COURSE any 13 out of the 20 controls
SHORT COURSE any 9 out of the 20 controls

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 8 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 €2 (€35 if lost or damaged). For all events, unless otherwise stated Start Times are 10.30 am to 12 noon and courses close at 1 pm. GROUP RATES available from bishopstownoc@gmail.com.

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

MARINA PROMENADE & ADJACENT PARKLANDS

Sun 2  MARINA PROMENADE & ADJACENT PARKLANDS 

Scatter Series (4 of the 5 events to count) (SC)

LONG COURSE any 18 out of the 20 controls (about 6 km)
                                Mass Start at 11 am
MEDIUM COURSE any 13 out of the 20 controls
SHORT COURSE any 9 out of the 20 controls

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 8 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 €2 (€35 if lost or damaged). For all events, unless otherwise stated Start Times are 10.30 am to 12 noon and courses close at 1 pm. GROUP RATES available from bishopstownoc@gmail.com.

Monday, July 20, 2026

GLENGARRIFF VILLAGE WOODLANDS

Sun 26 GLENGARRIFF VILLAGE WOODLANDS

Cork Mid-Summer League
Planner Marie O'Donovan

LONG COURSE 3.5 km
MEDIUM COURSE 2.5 km
SHORT COURSE 1.5 km

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 8 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 €2 (€35 if lost or damaged). For all events, unless otherwise stated Start Times are 10.30 am to 12 noon and courses close at 1 pm. GROUP RATES available from bishopstownoc@gmail.com.

Sunday, July 12, 2026

GOUGANE BARRA FOREST PARK

Sun 19    GOUGANE BARRA FOREST PARK 

Cork Mid-Summer League (Marie & Fionn)

Car-pooling to this event from James's Cemetery car park near Chetwyn Viaduct on the Bandon Road out of Cork City at 9 am

BROWN COURSE 7.5 km, 300 m climb
BLUE COURSE 6 km, 250 m climb
GREEN COURSE 5 km, 200 m climb
RED COURSE 3.5 km, 100 m climb
ORANGE COURSE  2.5 km, 25 m climb

"Registration will be at the first car park inside the forest, beyond the Coillte pay barrier. The cost of driving beyond the barrier is €5 and is by contactless payment only. There is ample parking before the barrier and simply walk to the car park. There are toilets in the car park. "

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 8 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 €2 (€35 if lost or damaged). For all events, unless otherwise stated Start Times are 10.30 am to 12 noon and courses close at 1 pm. GROUP RATES available from bishopstownoc@gmail.com.