LANE'S WOOD, GRANGE, FRANKFIELD & VERNON MOUNT

Sun 10   LANE'S WOOD, GRANGE, FRANKFIELD & VERNON MOUNT 

New car park opposite the Church of the Incarnation on Grange / Frankfield Road (W683684). Cork County League, New area. Park in the car park by Church of the Incarnation and walk across the main road. 

BROWN course 6.5 km, 120 m climb, 26 controls (SI)
BLUE course 5.3 km, 100 m climb, 22 controls (SI)
GREEN course 4.7 km, 90 m climb, 20 controls (SI)
RED course 3.2 km, 700 m climb, 13 controls (SI or hand-punching)

ORANGE course 1.7 km, 40 m climb, 10 controls (hand-punching) 

Pre-entry required to guarantee that maps are available on the day.
Some entries accepted on the day but mainly for the shortest course.

Event entry fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3.

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 then send e-mail to  seancotter001@eircom.net before 9 pm the previous day (include names, courses required and number of maps required per course)

Unless otherwise stated, for all events

Start Times are from 10.30 am to 12 noon

Courses Close at 1 pm   

GLENBOWER WOOD, Killeagh

Sun 3, Dec  GLENBOWER WOOD, Killeagh 

X005768, behind Olde Thatch Pub. Cork County League

SI cards can be hired on the day at eur 1 (eur 35 if lost or damaged).

BROWN course 9.5 km, 285 m climb, 25 controls (SI)
BLUE course 8.5 km, 250 m climb, 24 controls (SI)
GREEN course 6.5 km, 175 m climb, 22 controls (SI)
RED course 5.0 km, 125 m climb, 17 controls (SI or hand-punching)
ORANGE course 3.2 km, 80 m climb, 10 controls (hand-punching) 

Pre-entry required to guarantee that maps are available on the day.
Some entries accepted on the day but mainly for the shortest course.

Event entry fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3.

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 then send e-mail to  seancotter001@eircom.net before 9 pm the previous day (include names, courses required and number of maps required per course)

Unless otherwise stated, for all events

Start Times are from 10.30 am to 12 noon

Courses Close at 1 pm   

TRAMORE VALLEY PARK

Sun 26    TRAMORE VALLEY PARK, DOUGLAS GREENWAY, LANE'S WOOD & MOUNT VERNON 

Tramore Valley Park car park nearest to main entrance; W681697

Cork County League, New extension

BROWN course 7.3 km, 100 m climb, 16 controls
BLUE course 6.4 km, 90 m, 15 c
GREEN course 5.4 km, 80 m, 13 c
RED course  3.8 km, 70 m, 9 c
ORANGE course 2.3 km, 25 m, 11 c

Event entry fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3.
Pre-entry required to guarantee that maps are available 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.

Unless otherwise stated, for all events

Start Times are from 10.30 am to 12 noon

Courses Close at 1 pm  

DONERAILE WILDLIFE PARK

Sun 19    DONERAILE WILDLIFE PARK (R603078) Cork County League

Details from and late entries to Ted Lucey (086-8381381, 

tedlucey at_gmail_dot_com)

SI cards can be hired on the day at eur 1 (eur 35 if lost or damaged).

BROWN course 9.2 km, 190 m climb, 20 controls (SI)
BLUE course 7.6 km, 140 m climb, 19 controls (SI)
GREEN course 6.4 km, 110 m climb, 17 controls (SI)
RED course 5.1 km, 75 m climb, 11 controls (SI or hand-punching)
ORANGE course 3.8 km, 60 m climb, 11 controls (hand-punching)

Event entry fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3.
Pre-entry required to guarantee that maps are available 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.

Unless otherwise stated, for all events

Start Times are from 10.30 am to 12 noon

Courses Close at 1 pm  

CASTLELOUGH DEMESNE

Sun 12   CASTLELOUGH DEMESNE, Portroe, Co. Tipperary 

(R742835, Used for MOC 2006) North Munster Series 11 am to 12 noon

Details from and late entries to Ted Lucey (086-8381381, 

tedlucey at_gmail_dot_com)

BROWN course 9.3 km, flat (SI)
BLUE course 8.0 km, flat (SI)
GREEN course 6.0 km, flat (SI)
RED course 4.3 km, flat (SI)
ORANGE course 2.3 km, flat (SI or hand-punching)

Event entry fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3.
Pre-entry required to guarantee that maps are available 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.
Unless otherwise stated, for all events
Start Times are from 10.30 am to 12 noon

Courses Close at 1 pm  

LISS ARD HOTEL ESTATE (Skibbereen)

Sun 5      LISS ARD HOTEL ESTATE

Castletownsend Road, Skibbereen (W131322) Cork County League.
Details from and late entries to Steve Perkins (087-9460450, steveperkins1959 at_gmail_dot_com)

BLUE course 6.6 km, 23 c (2 maps) (SI)
GREEN course 4.1 km, 15 c (SI)
RED course 3.1, 15 c km (SI or hand-punching)
ORANGE course 3.2 km, 22 c (hand-punching)
YELLOW course 3.2 km, 21 c (hand-punching)

Event entry fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3.
Pre-entry required to guarantee that maps are available 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.
Unless otherwise stated, for all events
Start Times are from 10.30 am to 12 noon

Courses Close at 1 pm  

OLDCOURT WOOD, Rochestown

Sun 29   OLDCOURT WOOD, Clarke’s Hill, Rochestown 

Park in Upper Belmont Estate (W725686) Cork  County League  

SI cards can be hired on the day at eur 1 (eur 35 if lost or damaged).

BROWN course 9.6 km, 325 m climb, 30 controls (SI)
BLUE course 7.6 km, 275 m climb, 24 controls (SI)
GREEN course 6.2 km, 200 m climb, 22 controls (SI)
RED course 5.0 km, 150 m climb, 12 controls (SI or hand-punching)
ORANGE course 4.0 km, 100 m climb, 10 controls (hand-punching)

Event entry fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3.
Pre-entry required to guarantee that maps are available 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 then send e-mail to  seancotter001@eircom.net before 9 pm the previous day (include names, courses required and number of maps required per course)
Unless otherwise stated, for all events
Start Times are from 10.30 am to 12 noon
Courses Close at 1 pm 

MACROOM CASTLE DEMESNE (Saturday event)

Saturday 21    MACROOM CASTLE DEMESNE 

(GAA car park in under the Archway in Macroom Square) (W339729) Cork Autumn League

SI cards can be hired on the day at eur 1 (eur 35 if lost or damaged).

BROWN course 10.3 km, 130 m climb, 39 controls (SI)
BLUE course 8.6 km, 120 m climb, 36 controls (SI)
GREEN course 7.1 km, 110 m climb, 40 controls (SI)
RED course 5.3 km, 105 m climb, 26 controls (SI or hand-punching)
ORANGE course 3.4 km, 35 m climb, 14 controls (hand-punching)

Event entry fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3.
Pre-entry required to guarantee that maps are available 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 then send e-mail to  seancotter001@eircom.net before 9 pm the previous day (include names, courses required and number of maps required per course)

Unless otherwise stated, for all events
Start Times are from 10.30 am to 12 noon
Courses Close at 1 pm

ROSTELLAN WOOD

Sun 15    ROSTELLAN WOOD, off Midletom / Whitegate Road (W873663) 

Cork Autumn League

SI cards can be hired on the day at eur 1 (eur 35 if lost or damaged).

BROWN course 13.3 km, 100 m climb, 24 controls (SI)
BLUE course 10.4 km, 90 m climb, 20 controls (SI)
GREEN course 7.2 km, 60 m climb, 18 controls (SI)
RED course 5.0 km, 50 m climb, 14 controls (SI or hand-punching)
ORANGE course 3.4 km, 25 m climb, 10 controls (hand-punching)

Event entry fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3.
Pre-entry required to guarantee that maps are available 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 then send e-mail to  seancotter001@eircom.net before 9 pm the previous day (include names, courses required and number of maps required per course)

Unless otherwise stated, for all events
Start Times are from 10.30 am to 12 noon
Courses Close at 1 pm

KNOCKANANIG, Fermoy

Sun 8      KNOCKANANIG RESERVOIR WOOD, Fermoy (W769965) 

Cork Autumn League. New area.

SI cards can be hired on the day at eur 1 (eur 35 if lost or damaged).

BROWN course 8.0 km, 170 m climb, 24 controls (SI)
BLUE course 6.0 km, 100 m climb, 16 controls (SI)
GREEN course 5.0 km, 80 m climb, 14 controls (SI)
RED course 3.7 km, 65 m climb, 11 controls (SI or hand-punching)
ORANGE course 3.0 km, 50 m climb, 10 controls (hand-punching)

Event entry fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3.
Pre-entry required to guarantee that maps are available 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 then send e-mail to  seancotter001@eircom.net before 9 pm the previous day (include names, courses required and number of maps required per course)

Unless otherwise stated, for all events
Start Times are from 10.30 am to 12 noon
Courses Close at 1 pm

Dromohane(Wed), Glen River(Sat), Ballyannon(Sun)

Wed 27  DROMAHANE PARK, Dromahane Village (W527950) 

Evening event for CSP  as part of European Week of Sport. New area
Starts from 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm

No under 16's allowed on the Long or Score course unless accompanied by an adult.

LONG 5.6 km
SCORE 4.5 km
SHORT 2.1 km

Sat 30    GLEN RIVER PARK, Ballyhooly Road (W692735) 

Family fun orienteering event for CSP as part of European Week of Sport

LONG course 4.1 km, 125 m climb, 17 controls
MEDIUM course 3.5 km, 85 m, 14 c
SHORT course 2.7 km, 45 m, 11 c

October 2023

Sun 1  BALLYANNON WOOD, BAILICK WALKWAY & ESTATES

Dwyer Road, Midleton (W874729) Park on Dwyer Road or in adjacent housing estates.

Cork Autumn League, New extension

BROWN course 12.5 km, 150 m climb, 28 controls (SI)
BLUE course 9.0 km, 125 m climb, 17 controls (SI)
GREEN course 7.0 km, 100 m climb, 19 controls (SI)
RED course 6.0 km, 75 m climb, 12 controls (SI or hand-punching)
ORANGE course 6.0 km, 55 m climb, 14 controls (hand-punching)

Like to improve your orienteering skills and your orienteering times?
A Technical Training session will be held at Ballyannon Wood on Sunday 1st October at 2 pm.
Current Munster and All-Ireland Champions will be there to offer you plenty of tips.
Bookings before 7 pm the previous day to bishopstownoc@gmail.com

SI cards can be hired on the day at eur 1 (eur 35 if lost or damaged).

Event entry fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3.
Pre-entry required to guarantee that maps are available 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 then send e-mail to  seancotter001@eircom.net before 9 pm the previous day (include names, courses required and number of maps required per course)

Unless otherwise stated, for all events
Start Times are from 10.30 am to 12 noon
Courses Close at 1 pm

Tramore Valley (Sat) and Mallow Park (Sun)

Sat 23     TRAMORE VALLEY PARK, LANE'S WOOD  & MOUNT VERNON 

Family fun orienteering event for CSP as part of European Week of Sport (W681695)

Start times 3 pm to 5 pm
Courses CLOSE at 6 pm

LONG course 6.0 km, 90 m climb, 21 controls
MEDIUM course 4.0 km, 30 m, 13 c
SHORT course 2.3 km, 30 m

Sun 24    MALLOW TOWN PARK & CASTLE GROUNDS (W561982) 

Cork Autumn League
Registration is in the car park on PARK ROAD, the old LIDL...now CHEMIST WAREHOUSE

BROWN course 9.3 km
BLUE course 8.2 km
GREEN course 6.7 km
RED course 5.2 km
ORANGE course 3.1 km

SI cards can be hired on the day at eur 1 (eur 35 if lost or damaged).

Event entry fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3.
Pre-entry required to guarantee that maps are available 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 then send e-mail to  seancotter001@eircom.net before 9 pm the previous day (include names, courses required and number of maps required per course)

Unless otherwise stated, for all events
Start Times are from 10.30 am to 12 noon
Courses Close at 1 pm

Sunday 10th and 17th September

Sun 10    MARLOGUE WOOD

East Ferry (West side), Great Island (W849663) ...best approached from Ballymore Village.

Cork Autumn League

BROWN course 9.1 km, 315 m climb, 28 controls (2 maps) (SI)
BLUE course 7.2 km, 250 m climb, 23 controls (SI)
GREEN course 5.2 km, 200 m climb, 21 controls (SI)
RED course 4.0 km, 150 m climb, 18 controls (SI or hand-punching)
ORANGE course 3.2 km, 45 m climb, 9 controls (hand-punching)

Sun 17    CURRABINNY WOOD

Off Ringaskiddy / Carrigaline Road (W790622)

Cork Autumn League

BROWN course 11.0 km, 300 m climb, 17 controls (SI)
BLUE course 8.7 km, 275 m climb, 16 controls (SI)
GREEN course 5.1 km, 165 m climb, 15 controls (SI)
RED course 3.8 km, 90 m climb, 11 controls (SI or hand-punching)
ORANGE course 3.9 km, 50 m climb, 10 controls (hand-punching)

Free Entry to BOC members for

3rd September (Glen River Park)
10th September Marlogue Wood
17th September Currabinny Wood
Entries to seancotter001@eircom.net before 7 pm the previous day
(No refunds or credits given for OI on-line entries for the above three events)

SI cards can be hired on the day at eur 1 (eur 35 if lost or damaged).

See above note re. Free Entry for BOC members... otherwise: 

Event entry fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3.
Pre-entry required to guarantee that maps are available 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 then send e-mail to  seancotter001@eircom.net before 9 pm the previous day (include names, courses required and number of maps required per course)

Unless otherwise stated, for all events
Start Times are from 10.30 am to 12 noon
Courses Close at 1 pm

GLEN RIVER PARK

Sun 3    GLEN RIVER PARK 

(Keating Fitted Furniture car park, Ballyhooley Road) 

GPS re-mapped and extended by Tony Cotter (W692735) Cork Autumn League, New extension

Free Entry to BOC members for

3rd September (Glen River Park)
10th September Marlogue Wood
17th September Currabinny Wood
Entries to seancotter001@eircom.net before 7 pm the previous day
(No refunds or credits given for OI on-line entries for the above three events)

SI cards can be hired on the day at eur 1 (eur 35 if lost or damaged).

BROWN course 10.2 km, 200 m climb, 19 controls (SI)
BLUE course 8.5 km, 175 m climb, 18 controls (SI)
GREEN course 6.0 km, 150 m climb, 16 controls (SI)
RED course 4.2 km, 125 m climb, 16 controls (SI or hand-punching)
ORANGE course 2.7 km, 50 m climb, 10 controls (hand-punching)

See above note re. Free Entry for BOC members... otherwise: 

Event entry fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3.
Pre-entry required to guarantee that maps are available 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 then send e-mail to  seancotter001@eircom.net before 9 pm the previous day (include names, courses required and number of maps required per course)

Unless otherwise stated, for all events
Start Times are from 10.30 am to 12 noon
Courses Close at 1 pm

FRANKFIELD & MOUNT VERNON (West end)

Sun 27   FRANKFIELD & MOUNT VERNON (West end)

(Church of the Incarnation car park on the Grange / Frankfield Road & walk 200 m westwards to West Avenue; W683684). Registration & Starts outside LADZ Barber Shop. New Area

LONG COURSE (2 maps) 5.4 km, 175 m, 26 controls
MEDIUM COURSE 2.7 km, 75 m, 14 c
SHORT COURSE 1.9 km, 20 m, 14 c

Event entry fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3.
Pre-entry required to guarantee that maps are available 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 then send e-mail to  seancotter001@eircom.net before 9 pm the previous day (include names, courses required and number of maps required per course)

Unless otherwise stated, for all events
Start Times are from 10.30 am to 12 noon
Courses Close at 1 pm

BALLINCOLLIG REGIONAL PARK

Sun 20 BALLINCOLLIG REGIONAL PARK 

(GAA car parks; W593713)

“HER OUTDOORS” event

LONG COURSE 6.6 km, flat, 23 controls
MEDIUM COURSE 4.0 km, flat, 15 controls
SHORT COURSE 2.4 km, flat, 10 controls

Event entry fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3.
Pre-entry required to guarantee that maps are available 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 then send e-mail to  seancotter001@eircom.net before 9 pm the previous day (include names, courses required and number of maps required per course)

Unless otherwise stated, for all events
Start Times are from 10.30 am to 12 noon
Courses Close at 1 pm

MAHON COAST

Sun 13 MAHON COAST 

(Greenway car park near Blackrock Castle; W727719)

LONG COURSE 6.3 km, flat, 21 controls
MEDIUM COURSE 4.2 km, flat, 15 controls
SHORT COURSE 3.2 km, flat, 11 controls

Event entry fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3.
Pre-entry required to guarantee that maps are available 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 then send e-mail to  seancotter001@eircom.net before 9 pm the previous day (include names, courses required and number of maps required per course)

Unless otherwise stated, for all events
Start Times are from 10.30 am to 12 noon
Courses Close at 1 pm

THE MARINA PARK & BLACKROCK VILLAGE

Sun 6  THE MARINA PARK & BLACKROCK VILLAGE

Pairc Ui Chaoimh car park; W702720

LONG COURSE 6.0 km, flat, 19 controls

MEDIUM COURSE 3.8 km, flat, 12 controls
SHORT COURSE 2.8 km, flat, 7 controls 

Event entry fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3.
Pre-entry required to guarantee that maps are available 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 then send e-mail to  seancotter001@eircom.net before 9 pm the previous day (include names, courses required and number of maps required per course)

Unless otherwise stated, for all events
Start Times are from 10.30 am to 12 noon
Courses Close at 1 pm

MURPHY’S FARM & UCC FARM & LOCAL ESTATES

Sun 30        MURPHY’S FARM & UCC FARM & LOCAL ESTATES 

Car parks near Bishopstown Tennis Club in Uam Var Estate, W631697 New extension

LONG COURSE 7 km
MEDIUM COURSE 4.5 km
SHORT COURSE 2.0 km

Event entry fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3.
Pre-entry required to guarantee that maps are available 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 then send e-mail to  seancotter001@eircom.net before 9 pm the previous day (include names, courses required and number of maps required per course)

Unless otherwise stated, for all events
Start Times are from 10.30 am to 12 noon
Courses Close at 1 pm

LEE FIELDS & INCHIGAGGIN PARK

Sun 23        LEE FIELDS & INCHIGAGGIN PARK 

(Cork County Hall car parks; walk to Crow’s Nest public car park; W652713) New extension

LONG COURSE 8.6 km, flat, 19 controls
MEDIUM COURSE 6.0 km, flat, 11 controls

SHORT COURSE 4.4 km, flat, 8 controls 

Event entry fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3.
Pre-entry required to guarantee that maps are available 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 then send e-mail to  seancotter001@eircom.net before 9 pm the previous day (include names, courses required and number of maps required per course)

Unless otherwise stated, for all events
Start Times are from 10.30 am to 12 noon
Courses Close at 1 pm

Sat 15 (Glengarriff) & Sun 16 (Ballybrack)

Sat 15  GLENGARRIFF NATURE RESERVE

(approx one km from the village on the road to Kenmare. Park in the Forest car park. V918570)

Start times from 2 pm to 3 pm, Courses Close at 5 pm

LONG COURSE 11 km, 300 m, 27 C 
MEDIUM COURSE  6.2 km, 100 m, 20 c
SHORT COURSE 3.3 km, 20 m, 7 c

(Glengarriff River, Lady Bantry’s Lookout, Coomarkane River, The Big Meadow, The Lodge, The Kerry River, Pooleen, The High Route, Esknamucky Trail, Canrooska River & Waterfall) 
Entries to seancotter001@eircom.net before 6 pm the previous day (usual entry fees)

Sun 16      BALLYBRACK WOOD (MANGALA)

(car park opposite Douglas Park & Community Centre; W699693) 

W 699693 New extension

LONG COURSE 5.2 km, 100 m, 17 C 
MEDIUM COURSE  3.4 km, 75 m, 12 c
SHORT COURSE 2.5 km, 60 m, 10 c

Event entry fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3.
Pre-entry required to guarantee that maps are available 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 then send e-mail to  seancotter001@eircom.net before 9 pm the previous day (include names, courses required and number of maps required per course)

Unless otherwise stated, for all events
Start Times are from 10.30 am to 12 noon
Courses Close at 1 pm

GLENGARRIFF VILLAGE WOODLANDS & SHORELINE

Sun 9      GLENGARRIFF VILLAGE WOODLANDS & SHORELINE 

(park in the centre of the village near the Children's Playground; V931564) 

LONG COURSE, 5 km
MEDIUM COURSE, 3 km

SHORT COURSE, 2 km 

Event entry fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3.
Pre-entry required to guarantee that maps are available 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 then send e-mail to  seancotter001@eircom.net before 9 pm the previous day (include names, courses required and number of maps required per course)

DONNYBROOK / GRANGE (East end)

Sun 2 (DONNYBROOK), GRANGE  (East end) New area

Park on Inchvale Road, outside the side entrance to St. Columba’s NS; GR = W697690)

LONG COURSE 5.6 km, 70 m, 25 c
MEDIUM COURSE 4.0 km,  50 m, 19 c
SHORT COURSE 2.3 km, 20 m, 12 c

Event entry fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3.
Pre-entry required to guarantee that maps are available 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 then send e-mail to  seancotter001@eircom.net before 9 pm the previous day (include names, courses required and number of maps required per course)

MIDLETON LODGE PARK

Sun 25   MIDLETON LODGE PARK (opposite St. Colman's CC) 

LONG COURSE 5.5 km with 33 controls
MEDIUM COURSE 3.5 km with 26 controls
SHORT COURSE 1.5 km with 10 controls

Event entry fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3.
Pre-entry required to guarantee that maps are available 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 then send e-mail to  seancotter001@eircom.net before 9 pm the previous day (include names, courses required and number of maps required per course)

LEE FIELDS SOUTH & INCHIGAGGIN PARK

Sun 18   LEE FIELDS SOUTH & INCHIGAGGIN PARK 

(A new extension to map)

Park in car parks of Cork County Hall & walk to the small car park at Victoria Cross (Crow's Nest)

LONG COURSE 7.6 km, 20 m, 19 c
MEDIUM COURSE 4.8 km, 10 m, 10 c
SHORT COURSE 3.2 km, 10 m, 9 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 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.
(After 6 pm you can send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)

THE MARINA PARK

Sun 11  THE MARINA PARK, Pairc Ui Chaoimh car park

Supported by Cork Sports Partnership
Also a Cork Harbour Festival event for families

LONG COURSE 5.5 km, 14 controls
MEDIUM COURSE 3.5 km, 19 c
SHORT COURSE 2.5 km, 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 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.
(After 6 pm you can send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)

Crosshaven (Sat) and Murphy's Farm (Sun)

Sat 3 CROSSHAVEN GREENWAY 

Car park near the Royal Cork Yacht Club, 11 am to 2 pm

A Cork Harbour Festival event for families.

LONG COURSE 5.7 km, 15 controls
MEDIUM COURSE 4.3 km, 12 c 
SHORT COURSE 3.1 km, 10 c

Sun  4  MURPHY'S FARM, UCC FARM & MTU CAMPUS 

(including a new extension to the map)

Bishopstown Tennis Club car parks in Uam Var Estate. 

Supported by Cork Sports Partnership
Also a Cork Harbour Festival event for families

LONG COURSE 6.7 km, 25 m, 20 c
MEDIUM COURSE 3.6 km, 15 m, 14 c
SHORT COURSE 2.5 km, 10 m, 6 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 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.
(After 6 pm you can send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)

BALLINCOLLIG REGIONAL PARK

Sun 28  BALLINCOLLIG REGIONAL PARK (Fionn Laoi car park)

New extension mapped by Tony Cotter

Supported by Cork Sports Partnership

LONG COURSE 7.4 km, 40 m, 23 c
MEDIUM COURSE 4.8 km, 25 m, 16 c
SHORT COURSE 2.6 km, 10 m, 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 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.
(After 6 pm you can send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)

GLEN RIVER PARK

Sun 21  GLEN RIVER PARK

(Keating Fitted Furniture, Ballyhooly Road)

"World Orienteering Day"

Supported by Cork Sports Partnership

LONG COURSE 6 km
MEDIUM COURSE 4 km
SHORT COURSE 2 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 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.
(After 6 pm you can send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)

TRAMORE VALLEY (Sat) & DONNYBROOK (Sun)

Sat 13   TRAMORE VALLEY PARK (car park near the main entrance)

Supported by Cork Sports Partnership

LONG COURSE 6 km
MEDIUM COURSE 4 km
SHORT COURSE 2 km

Sun 14  DONNYBROOK WOODS & HOUSING ESTATES, 

Ardfield Park (GR W 694 678) 

New area

LONG COURSE 9.0 km, 100 m, 28 c
MEDIUM COURSE 7.0 km, 70 m, 23 c
SHORT COURSE 3.0 km, 25 m, 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 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.
(After 6 pm you can send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)

FOTA ARBORETUM

Sun 7    FOTA ARBORETUM (Fota House car park)

LONG COURSE 6.2 km, 100 m climb, 18 control points
MEDIUM COURSE 4.0 km, 75 m, 15 c
SHORT COURSE 2.0 km, 40 m, 10 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 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.
(After 6 pm you can send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)

BALLINCOLLIG REGIONAL PARK

Mon 1st May BALLINCOLLIG REGIONAL PARK 

(Allotments car park)

LONG COURSE 6.2 km
MEDIUM COURSE 4.0 km
SHORT 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 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.
(After 6 pm you can send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)

WARRENSCOURT WOOD, Kilmurry Village

Sun 23   WARRENSCOURT WOOD, Kilmurry Village

Cork Spring League 

Park in the car park between Kilmurry Museum and Kilmurry RC Church in Kilmurry Village.
Starting at 10.45 am as mass is at 10 am

BROWN Course (the most Technical course) SI: 8.3 km, 350 m climb, 28 controls
BLUE Course (the next most Technical course) SI: 7.3 km, 250 m climb, 26 controls
GREEN Course (Technical course) SI: 6.5 km, 175 m climb, 23 controls
RED Course (moderate course)  SI: 4.2 km, 120 m climb, 11 controls
ORANGE Course (the second easiest course): 4.5 km, 130 m climb, 11 controls
YELLOW Course (the easiest course): 3.5 km, 85 m climb, 12 controls

Hire of SI Card €1 per card per day (€40 if card is lost or damaged).

Start times 10.30 am to 1 pm,

Courses CLOSE at 2 pm SHARP.

Pre-entries required before 6 pm the previous day to orienteering.ie 

(After 6 pm you can send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)

Credits given for some no-shows (contact bishopstownoc@gmail.com). 

GLEN RIVER PARK

Sun 16   GLEN RIVER PARK

Cork Spring League. Supported by Cork Sports Partnership

Park in car parks by Keating Fitted Furniture on the Ballyhooly Road 

LONG COURSE 8.6 km, 200 m climb, 35 control sites (2 maps)
MEDIUM COURSE 4.6 km, 100 m, 18 c
SHORT COURSE 3.0 km, 50 m, 10 c

Hire of SI Card €1 per card per day (€40 if card is lost or damaged).

Start times 10.30 am to 1 pm,

Courses CLOSE at 2 pm SHARP.

Pre-entries required before 6 pm the previous day to orienteering.ie 

(After 6 pm you can send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)

Credits given for some no-shows (contact bishopstownoc@gmail.com). 

INCHYDONEY sand hills

Sun 2    INCHYDONEY sand hills. Cork Spring League 

(Planner Steve Perkins) 

Park in car park about 400 metres west of the hotel

BROWN Course (the most Technical course)  5.7 km, 24 controls
BLUE Course (the next most Technical course)  5.0 km, 19 c
GREEN Course (Technical course)  4.3 km, 17 c
RED Course (moderate course)  3.5 km, 17 c
ORANGE Course (the second easiest course) 3.1 km, 20 c

Hire of SI Card €1 per card per day (€40 if card is lost or damaged).

Start times 10.30 am to 1 pm,

Courses CLOSE at 2 pm SHARP.

Pre-entries required for Red to Brown Courses before 6 pm the previous day to orienteering.ie 

Entries accepted on the day for the Orange course.

(After 6 pm you can send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)

Credits given for some no-shows (contact bishopstownoc@gmail.com). 

CARRIGRENAN PARK

Sun 26 CARRIGRENAN PARK, Little Island. 

Cork Spring League (Planner SC)

Take the first right after the RC Church

LONG COURSE 9.0 km, 220 m climb, 28 control sites
MEDIUM COURSE 5.1 km, 100 m, 18 c
SHORT COURSE 4.2 km, 50 m, 19 c

Hire of SI Card €1 per card per day (€40 if card is lost or damaged).

Start times 10.30 am to 1 pm,

Courses CLOSE at 2 pm SHARP.

Pre-entries required before 6 pm the previous day to orienteering.ie 

(After 6 pm you can send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)

Credits given for some no-shows (contact bishopstownoc@gmail.com). 

LONG STRAND sand hills & CASTLEFREKE WOOD

Sun 19 LONG STRAND sand hills & CASTLEFREKE WOOD

Cork Spring League (Planner Steve Perkins) 

Park in the sand dunes car park

BROWN Course (the most Technical course) 8.1 km, 22 controls, 2 maps
BLUE Course (the next most Technical course) 6.2 km, 16 c, 2 maps
GREEN Course (Technical course) 5.3 km, 13 c
RED Course (moderate course)  3.7 km, 12 c
ORANGE Course (the second easiest course) 2.5 km, 14 c
YELLOW Course (the easiest course) 2.0 km, 11 c

Hire of SI Card €1 per card per day (€40 if card is lost or damaged).

Start times 10.30 am to 1 pm,

Courses CLOSE at 2 pm SHARP.

Pre-entries required for Red to Brown Courses before 6 pm the previous day to orienteering.ie 

Entries accepted on the day for the Yellow and Orange courses.

(After 6 pm you can send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)

Credits given for some no-shows (contact bishopstownoc@gmail.com). 

FOTA ARBORETUM

Sun 12    FOTA ARBORETUM. Cork Spring League.

Supported by WIS & Cork Sports Partnership

Parking in Bay 4 of Fota House car park (not in Fota Wildlife car park).

Eur 3 per vehicle to exit Fota
Planner SC

BROWN Course (the most Technical course) 8 km, 26 controls (2 maps)
BLUE Course (the next most Technical course) 7 km, 29 controls (2 maps)
GREEN Course (Technical course) 5 km, 22 controls
RED Course (moderate course)  4 km, 21 controls
ORANGE Course (the second easiest course) 3 km, 17 controls
YELLOW Course (the easiest course) 2.25 km, 14 controls

Hire of SI Card €1 per card per day (€40 if card is lost or damaged).

Start times 10.30 am to 1 pm,

Courses CLOSE at 2 pm SHARP.

Pre-entries required for Red to Brown Courses before 6 pm the previous day to orienteering.ie 

Entries accepted on the day for the Yellow and Orange courses.

(After 6 pm you can send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)

Credits given for some no-shows (contact bishopstownoc@gmail.com). 

TRAMORE VALLEY PARK

Sun 5      TRAMORE VALLEY PARK. Cork Spring League 

(Planner William Curry & Michael Duggan)

NORWEGIAN COURSE 5.5 km, 19 controls
GREEN 4.2 km, 17 controls
ORANGE 2.3 km, 10 controls

Hire of SI Card €1 per card per day (€40 if card is lost or damaged).

Start times 10.30 am to 1 pm,

Courses CLOSE at 2 pm SHARP.

(After registration closed, send entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)

Credits given for some no-shows (contact bishopstownoc@gmail.com). 

MALLOW TOWN PARK & CASTLE GROUNDS

Sun 26     MALLOW TOWN PARK & CASTLE GROUNDS, Cork 

Winter League (Planner Ted Lucey)

Start in Castle Playground car park.
Start times 11 am to 12.30 pm.
Pre-entries on-line or to Ted Lucey

BROWN Course (the most Technical course) 8.2 km, 140 m, 23 controls 
BLUE Course (the next most Technical course) 7.3 km, 110 m, 21 c
GREEN Course (Technical course) 6.0 km, 80 m, 17 c
RED Course (moderate course) 4.8 km, 60 m, 15 c
ORANGE Course (the second easiest course) 3.3 km, 30 m, 9 c
YELLOW Course (the easiest course) 2.6 km, 25 m, 6 c

Hire of SI Card €1 per card per day (€40 if card is lost or damaged).

Start times 10.30 am to 1 pm,

Courses CLOSE at 2 pm SHARP.

Pre-entries required for Red to Brown Courses before 6 pm the previous day to orienteering.ie 

Entries accepted on the day for the Yellow and Orange courses.

(After 6 pm you can send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)

Credits given for some no-shows (contact bishopstownoc@gmail.com). 

BALLINCOLLIG REGIONAL PARK (East end)

Sun 19    BALLINCOLLIG REGIONAL PARK (East end)

Cork Winter League (Planner William Curry & Michael Duggan)
GAA car park / pop-up cafe by Powder Mills

BROWN Course (the most Technical course) 6 km
BLUE Course (the next most Technical course) 5 km
GREEN Course (Technical course) 4.5 km
RED Course (moderate course)  4 km
ORANGE Course (the second easiest course) 3 km

YELLOW Course (the easiest course) 2 km 

Hire of SI Card €1 per card per day (€40 if card is lost or damaged).

Start times 10.30 am to 1 pm,

Courses CLOSE at 2 pm SHARP.

Pre-entries required for Red to Brown Courses before 6 pm the previous day to orienteering.ie 

Entries accepted on the day for the Yellow and Orange courses.

(After 6 pm you can send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)

Credits given for some no-shows (contact bishopstownoc@gmail.com). 

CLONTINTY I.M.P.S.

Sun 12    CLONTINTY I.M.P.S.

1.4 km from Glanworth Village on road to Balindangan & Mitchelstown. 
Park in farm yards (New area, contours from a LIDAR plot; Planner SC)

BROWN Course (the most Technical course) 11.0 km, 160 m, 37 controls 
BLUE Course (the next most Technical course) 9.0 km, 150 m, 34 c
GREEN Course (Technical course) 7.5 km, 130 m, 29 c
RED Course (moderate course) 5.5 km, 100 m, 22 c
ORANGE Course (the second easiest course) 4.0 km, 50 m, 14 c
YELLOW Course (the easiest course) 3.0 km, 30 m, 12 c

Hire of SI Card €1 per card per day (€40 if card is lost or damaged).

Start times 10.30 am to 1 pm,

Courses CLOSE at 2 pm SHARP.

Pre-entries required for Red to Brown Courses before 6 pm the previous day to orienteering.ie 

Entries accepted on the day for the Yellow and Orange courses.

(After 6 pm you can send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)

Credits given for some no-shows (contact bishopstownoc@gmail.com). 

LISS ARD ESTATE

Sun 5      LISS ARD ESTATE Skibbereen Cork Winter League 

0.5 km out from Skibbereen Town on the road to Castletownsend

Planner Steve Perkins

BROWN Course (the most Technical course)  8.1 km, 25 controls
BLUE Course (the next most Technical course) 6.2 km, 22 c 
GREEN Course (Technical course)  4.1 km, 14 c
RED Course (moderate course)  3.4 km, 14 c
ORANGE Course (the second easiest course) 2.9 km, 15 c
YELLOW Course (the easiest course) 2.3 km, 12 c

Hire of SI Card €1 per card per day (€40 if card is lost or damaged).

Start times 10.30 am to 1 pm,

Courses CLOSE at 2 pm SHARP.

Pre-entries required for Red to Brown Courses before 6 pm the previous day to orienteering.ie 

Entries accepted on the day for the Yellow and Orange courses.

(After 6 pm you can send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)

Credits given for some no-shows (contact bishopstownoc@gmail.com). 

BALLYMALOE HOUSE HOTEL ESTATE

Sun 29   BALLYMALOE HOUSE HOTEL ESTATE Cloyne 

(Planner Dermot O'Sullivan)

The Blue and Green courses will be in in two parts.  You'll do the first controls in order, then you'll flip the map and do the next six controls in any order, then re-flip the map and complete the course in order.  The controls in the score section will not have kites, just the SI boxes.

Blue            7.5 km
Green         6 km
Red             5.5 km
Orange       2.1 km

Hire of SI Card €1 per card per day (€40 if card is lost or damaged).

Start times 10.30 am to 1 pm,

Courses CLOSE at 2 pm SHARP.

Pre-entries required for Red to Brown Courses before 6 pm the previous day to orienteering.ie 

Entries accepted on the day for the Yellow and Orange courses.

(After 6 pm you can send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)

Credits given for some no-shows (contact bishopstownoc@gmail.com). 

DONERAILE WILDLIFE PARK

Sun 22 DONERAILE WILDLIFE PARK

Cork Winter League (Planner Ted Lucey)

Start in the new car park, just inside the main gate.
Start times 11 am to 12.30 pm.
Pre-entries on-line or to Ted Lucey

BROWN Course (the most Technical course) 8.6 km, 120 m, 16 controls 
BLUE Course (the next most Technical course) 7.0 km, 90 m, 13 c
GREEN Course (Technical course) 6.0 km, 100 m, 13 c
RED Course (moderate course) 4.6 km, 80 m, 12 c
ORANGE Course (the second easiest course) 2.7 km, 65 m, 10 c
YELLOW Course (the easiest course) 2.3 km, 55 m, 8 c

Hire of SI Card €1 per card per day (€40 if card is lost or damaged).

Start times 10.30 am to 1 pm,

Courses CLOSE at 2 pm SHARP.

Pre-entries required for Red to Brown Courses before 6 pm the previous day to orienteering.ie 

Entries accepted on the day for the Yellow and Orange courses.

(After 6 pm you can send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)

Credits given for some no-shows (contact bishopstownoc@gmail.com). 

MALLOW TOWN PARK & CASTLE GROUNDS

Sun 15   MALLOW TOWN PARK & CASTLE GROUNDS

Cork Winter League (Planner Ted Lucey)

Start in Castle Playground car park.
Start times 11 am to 12.30 pm.
Pre-entries on-line or to Ted Lucey

BROWN Course (the most Technical course) 8.2 km, 140 m, 23 controls 
BLUE Course (the next most Technical course) 7.3 km, 110 m, 21 c
GREEN Course (Technical course) 6.0 km, 80 m, 17 c
RED Course (moderate course) 4.8 km, 60 m, 15 c
ORANGE Course (the second easiest course) 3.3 km, 30 m, 9 c
YELLOW Course (the easiest course) 2.6 km, 25 m, 6 c

Hire of SI Card €1 per card per day (€40 if card is lost or damaged).

Start times 10.30 am to 1 pm,

Courses CLOSE at 2 pm SHARP.

Pre-entries required for Red to Brown Courses before 6 pm the previous day to orienteering.ie 

Entries accepted on the day for the Yellow and Orange courses.

(After 6 pm you can send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)

Credits given for some no-shows (contact bishopstownoc@gmail.com). 

TRAMORE VALLEY PARK

Sun 8    TRAMORE VALLEY PARK 

Cork Winter League (Planner  SC)

BROWN Course (the most Technical course) 8.7 km, 85 m, 17 controls 
BLUE Course (the next most Technical course) 7.5 km, 80 m, 15 c
GREEN Course (Technical course) 6.0 km, 75 m, 16 c
RED Course (moderate course) 4.7 km, 55 m, 18 c
ORANGE Course (the second easiest course) 3.0 km, 45 m, 13 c
YELLOW Course (the easiest course) 1.8 km, 30 m, 11 c

Hire of SI Card €1 per card per day (€40 if card is lost or damaged).

Start times 10.30 am to 1 pm,

Courses CLOSE at 2 pm SHARP.

Pre-entries required for Red to Brown Courses before 6 pm the previous day to orienteering.ie 

Entries accepted on the day for the Yellow and Orange courses.

(After 6 pm you can send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)

Credits given for some no-shows (contact bishopstownoc@gmail.com).