Tuesday, November 10, 2026

CASTLEFREKE WOOD, Rathbarry.

Sun 15 CASTLEFREKE WOOD, Rathbarry, Clonakilty.

Cork Autumn League (Stephen)

Concentrating on the Woodland and not including the Long Strand sand dunes

Brown 6.2km 25 Controls 225m Climb 1:7500 Scale
Blue 5.7km 23 Controls 175m Climb 1:7500 Scale
Green 4.8km 19 Controls 140m Climb 1:7500 Scale
Light Green 4.3Km 12 Controls 85m Climb 1:5,000 Scale
Red 3.3km 18 Controls 85m Climb 1:5000 scale
Orange 2.7km 13 Controls 75m Climb 1:5000 scale
Yellow 1.9km 9 controls 50m climb 1:3000 Scale

Courses are shorter than the last event but expect a few surprises and lots of changes in direction. Yellow and Orange are suitable for beginners and buggies and use gravel tracks. Red is similar but has about 50% off paths. Light Green is technical but without the climb of Green. Fixed posts for Brown, Blue & Green. All courses cross a quiet road in two places.

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, November 2, 2026

GLENGARRIFF NATURE RESERVE

Sun 8      GLENGARRIFF NATURE RESERVE, Glengarriff

Cork Autumn League (Marie)

BROWN COURSE  7 km
BLUE COURSE  5 km
GREEN COURSE 4.5 km
LIGHT GREEN COURSE 4 km
RED COURSE 3.5 km
ORANGE COURSE 3 km
YELLOW COURSE 1.2 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.

Monday, October 26, 2026

MARLOGUE WOOD

Sun 1   MARLOGUE WOOD, Ballymore, Great Island. 

Cork County League (SC) 
Best approached via Ballymore Village.

BROWN COURSE 7.2 km, 250 m, 21 c
BLUE COURSE 6.5 km, 200 m, 19 c
GREEN COURSE  5.0 km, 150 m, 16 c
LIGHT GREEN  4.3 km, 120 m, 10 c
RED COURSE 3.5 km, 100 m, 7 c
ORANGE  COURSE 3.0 km, 50 m, 8 c
YELLOW COURSE  1.9 km, 25 m, 5 c

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, October 20, 2026

INCHYDONEY Sand Hills, Clonakilty

Sun 25    INCHYDONEY Sand Hills, Clonakilty. 

Cork Autumn League (Stephen)

BROWN COURSE 6.9 km, 26 controls
BLUE COURSE 5.3 km, 21 c
GREEN COURSE 4.7 km, 18 c
RED COURSE 4.0 km, 19 c
ORANGE COURSE 2.9 km, 17 c
YELLOW COURSE 1.6 km, 14 c

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.

Thursday, October 15, 2026

MURPHY’S FARM, MTU CAMPUS & UCC FARM

Sun 18    MURPHY’S FARM, MTU CAMPUS & UCC FARM

Murphy’s Farm car park (William)

LONG COURSE 7.5 km, 50 m climb, 19 controls
MEDIUM COURSE 5.1 km, 35 m, 14 c
SHORT COURSE 3.2 km, 20 m, 9 c

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.