Sunday, December 31, 2023

FOTA ARBORETUM

Sun 7 Jan  FOTA ARBORETUM, Fota House car park (W791708) 

Cork Winter League
Park in Fota House car park

BROWN course 8.1 km, 75 m climb, 31 controls (SI)
BLUE course 7.3 km, 70 m climb, 29 controls (SI)
GREEN course 5.0 km, 50 m climb, 22 controls (SI)
RED course 4.0 km, 45 m climb, 21 controls (SI or hand-punching)
ORANGE course 3.0 km, 10 m climb, 13 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.

Friday, December 29, 2023

CURRAGH WOOD

Sun 31 CURRAGH WOOD, on Midleton / Lisgoold Road (W860766) 

Cork County League

BROWN course 8.0 km, 430 m climb, 24 controls (SI)
BLUE course 7.0 km, 375 m climb, 21 controls (SI)
GREEN course 6.0 km, 275 m climb, 15 controls (SI)
RED course 4.2 km, 200 m climb, 9 controls (SI or hand-punching)
ORANGE course 3.0 km, 100 m climb, 8 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.

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

TRAMORE VALLEY PARK, LANE'S WOOD & MOUNT VERNON

Fri 29 TRAMORE VALLEY PARK, LANE'S WOOD & MOUNT VERNON (W681695) 

Cork County League. Park in Tramore Valley Park. 
Car park nearest the main gate.

BROWN course 8.1 km, 120 m climb, 18 controls (SI)
BLUE course 7.1 km, 100 m, 15 c (SI)
GREEN course 5.6 km, 80 m, 13 c (SI)
RED course 4.0 km, 75 m, 10 c (SI)
ORANGE course 3.0 km, 40 m, 10 c (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.

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

HODDERSFIELD WOOD

Wed 27  HODDERSFIELD WOOD

Carrigaline / Crosshaven Road, one km before Crosshaven Village (W775612) Cork County League. Parking is limited at the Registration / Start area (about 1 km before Crosshaven). Better to park at the Drake Pool car park and walk 400 m towards Crosshaven for the Registraion / Start area.

LIVE electric fences.

BROWN course 7.1 km, 150 m climb, 19 controls (SI)
BLUE course 6.0 km, 125 m, 19 c (SI)
GREEN course 4.5 KM, 100 M, 15 C (SI)
RED course 3.1 km, 75 m, 9 c (SI)
ORANGE course 2.1 km, 50 m, 11 c (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.

Monday, December 11, 2023

GLENGARRIFF VILLAGE (Saturday event)

Saturday 16  GLENGARRIFF VILLAGE (V932564) Cork County League

LONG COURSE 5.3 km, 70 m climb, 22 controls
MEDIUM COURSE 3.3 km, 40 m climb, 18 controls
SHORT  COURSE 1.8 km, 30 m climb, 13 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.

Sunday, December 3, 2023

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