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36 The Irish Orienteer THE IRISH ORIENTEER ') ..~ USEFUL ADDRESS LIST The Irish Orienteer is available The Irish Orienteer AJAX ORIENTEERS John Magu.e, 1 Avondale Mews, 19 Park Ave., llandymount, Dublin 4 (01.2691196) through all Irish orienteering clubs. No. 75 October - November 1995 [SSN 0790-1194 All material concerning orienteering ATHLONE RTC ORIENTEERS Barbara Hunler, P.E. Dept., RTC, Dubin Road. Athlone. Co. West"","'h will be gratefully received by the Squad? What Squad? BLACKWATER VAlLEY OC Enen Feehan, Scarteen Lower. Newmarkel. Co. Cork. editor, John McCullough, 9 Arran Road, Dublin 9. Another World Championships is over, Ireland's eleventh, so CORK ORIENTEERS Jim 0 Donovan, Castlelreasure. Carr I Hili. Douglas. Cork. (021·361544) where do we stand?Obviously we had some disappointments, but CURRAGH-NAAS ORIENTEERS John Colclough, 28 The VRlage, Newbt1dlJe, Co. Kidare (045"'32267) Next 110 deadline is a very positive note was Una Creagh's qualification for the A final FERMANAGH ORIENTEERS Gerry Kingston. Cranagh. Croaghrlm. Aorenoe<;ourt, Co. Fermanagh BT92 lBJ. November 21st in the Classicrace. Apart from that, perhaps adisappointing WOC:
ANGAl ORIENTEERS Frank Flood. 1 Brookdale Green. River Valey, Swotds, Co. Dublin (01,8408362) the forests were not unlike our own, yet the Scandinavians dorni- Cover: Barry Healy (GEN) gets 10 nated as usual. FORMER UCCO Tony Joyce, Llndlslarne. Bishopslown, Cork (021·541246). grips with the string course at Stratnspey '95 (Joe Healy) The absance of both a support mechanism for the team and a GALWAY RTC ORIENTEERS Deirdre Ryan, P.E. Dept. RTC. Dublin Road, Galway (091·753829) recognisable squad are two deficiencies in the Irish organisation. GARDA ORIENTEERS Pat 0 Brien, Garda College, Templemore, Co. Tipperary CONTENTS The team is selected for a specific event from a group of orienteers News 4 GREAT EASTERN NAVIGATORS Nora Lalor, 6 Knodtsinna Grove, FoXlock. Dublin 18 (01·2893497) who have nominated themselves: no one, except some of the WOC 95 Reports 11 selectors, knows who the pool of potential competitors is. The team KERRY ORIENTEERS Rory C09lello, 14 Manor Court. Manor Village, Tralee. Co. Kerry. (06&-25532) WOCDiary 14 JuniorTmining Weekend 16 then disperses and that's it. There is no team or squad identity to LAGAN VALLEY ORIENTEERS Alan Gartside, 22 Ormiston Drive, BeKU! BT4 3JS (08-01232-655065). Runner v Orienteer 17 carry on from year to year, the squad has no existence except for LEE ORIENTEER8 Clare Nuttall." Upr. Panorama Toe., Sundey a Well, Cork (021·300373) WOCClassicmnp 18 a few weeks before the World Championships. Surely the team lEIHSTER SCHOOLS OA Alan Cox, 51. Columba s College, Cohg. Road, Rathf.rnham. Dublh 16 WOCPcrspeclive 20 would benefit from the existence of a larger identified pool of Coaching Comer 23 runners: they could help with training, fund raising, publicity. It PHOENIX NAVIGATORS EUlJene Sheridan, 15 MeioM Park. Renmore. Galway (091· 770244) In a Nutshell 24 would give aspiring young orienteers something to aim for as a Stratbspey95 25 NORTH WEST OC Maureen Loughe'Y, 39 MoyoIaAve., Calli Ie Oawaon, Co, Derry (08'()1848-68602). stepping stone to making it onto the national team. Ifyou are on the Colour Courses 27 SETANTA ORIENTEERS Jocelyn CGlhalin, G6 Taney Road. Dundrum, Dublin 14 (01·2985799) Techn-O 28 squad (whether senior, junior or veteran) it's a recognition of a
SOUTHERN ORIENTEERS Kevin 0 Dwyer, 2 Welington Villas, Mllbry HUI, Cork (021·506740) Region & Club News 29 certain status and it should encourage greater team spirit among the Results 30 members. The idea of a "squad Sunday" where the national squad THOMOND ORIENTEERS Alan Shaw, InnllmOfe. 40 CoIege Park. CorbaHy, limerick (061·343959) Fixtures 34 runs events to raise money foritselfhas been proposed by IDA, but THREE ROCK OC c/o Judhh Buller, 130 G1en'lgeary AYe .. Co. DubNn (01,28&3823) where's the squad to do it? Reports wanted forTI076: Connacht UCC ORIENTEERS A larger squad would have more contact with ordinary orienteers, Nlamh 0 Donovan. PE Offioe, UCC, College Road, Cork. Champs, InterPro 95, MOC 95, bringing the fact home to people that the IrishTeam is not just some UCD ORIENTEERS Marguerite 0 Rourke, Box 55, Library Building. UCO. ee.leld. Dublin 4. NIOC 95 etc. etc. etcl elite group living in a rarified atmosphere of high level competi- UCG ORIENTEERS Alan Bren. clo Porler, Desk. COn<:outM, University Cohge, GalWay. Special plea: As I have very little tion. The team needs our support and it needs to know that we are WATERFORD ORIENTEERS Veronica Puree., LodlJe s lana, Newtown HI •• Tramore, Co. Waletlord. free tl me at present, PLEA SE interested in their progress; we need the team to give us a goal, to submit results and articles on 3 LIZ IRISH O·ASSOCIAnON be our heroes. And heroes they are: the amountoftime, money and Flnola 0 Donoghue. House of Sport, LongmNe Road. Dublin 12. (01"'569099). inch nOPIlY disk from PC's or lOA Secretary: Ken Grinln, 12 Island Way, MU$ker'Y Estate, Balllncollig, Co. Cork (021· effort they have devoted to their orienteering over the years cannot 870338). Macs. be calculated. They have got where they are despite the support NORTHERN IRELAND OA Kath'Yn Mlliinson. 311 Ballynahlnch Road, Hillsborough, Co. Down BT 26 6BT. Results are published as received, from the rest of us, not because of it. BRmSH O-FEOERAnON RivelSdaie. Dale Road North. Oatley Dale. Mallocic, Derbyshire DE4 2HX «()()4.4.1629- they are not retyped. Now is the time to change. The next WOC is in Norway in 1997, 734042. FAX 0044·1629·733769). the following one in Scotland in 1999. There were only a handful INTERNA nONAL O·FEDERA nON Lennert Levin, Box 76, 5·191 21 Sollenluna, Sweden (00-46·8·353455. FAX 00-46- Printed reliably and quickly by of supporters in Germany: why not try to get more in Norway and 8357168) Denton Print, Dundrum, Dublin 14 lots in Scotland? With a national squad in existence and a band of (01-2988944). supporters we can make a difference to the team's preparation and Ifyou take a photo which makes it to to the perception of orienteering at home which will have a knock the cover, £10 is yours. on effect throughout the orienteering community. In particular, if we are to run World Cup events in 1998 we are talking about re- Annual subscription: lR!7.S0 (six launching orienteering on adiffcrent level, with the national squad ~~~~~~~~~~~§~~~~~~~~~~~~~Jissues). at the pinnacle. Enjoy your orienteering! 2 The Irish Orienteer The Irish Orienteer 3 ticles on Eileen's wo, kord 11th successive orienteering in Ireland) ...:'\) sored by FBD Insurance. David Butler of CNOC kindly let TIO have a copy. Broadly, the new Act 0- TRAINING SEMINARS WOC. Colm Rothery's epic journey from Ireland The complex scoring system and seeming lack to Germany in a pig truck, improved results on last of interest in the results combined to leave two of defines the duties of an occupier (e.g. an owner or UCD Oricnteers are running two evening year etc ... Wouldn't you think thatI'd know better the main protagonists, LVO and CorkO. heading tenant of land) with respect to entering onto that training seminars which should be of interest at this stage than to expect media coverage for ori- homewards on their respective buses, with the land. Entrants arc classed as visitors (for instance, to lots of you. enteering? Sure the event didn't even appear in 3ROC contingent staying behind scratching their at the invitation of'the occupier), a recreational user most of the papers, and the lOA doesn't even have heads and trying to work out the score. The look of (a person present without charge - other than un- Introductory: a PRO (not that that's their fault: the orienteers the results was that with a 1,2,3 on most courses, reasonable charge for parking - for recreational themselves are to blame). Ab well. (By the way. purposes) and a trespasser (anyone not covered Monday 9th October CorkO were in an unassailable position and so, Colm flew in the end). despite official confirmation. it looks like the above). at 8 p.m. sharp. coveted Trophy is heading south once again. Well For orienteering purposes we would be recrea- From zero knowledge to surviving a Yel- done, Cork. tional users and the occupier's duty towards us JOHN SIMPSON APPEAL low/Orange course. Short video clips, over- Presumably now that the lOA has taken on the would be "not to intentionally injure the person 01' Ultras port' s Ken Broad, his son Simon and a 50- heads and other demonstration materials organisation and co-ordination of the competition damage the property of the person, nor act with something year old friend arc trying to raise money will be used. all the Editor will have todo is present the Trophy. 'reckless disregard' for the person or the property for John Simpson, a friend of Simon's. who needs 'Tis a consummation devoutly to be wished. of the person". an urgent £40,000 operation for a brain tumour Where insurance is concerned, farmers are The Next Step which has to be done in the USA. The three advised to ensure that anyone coming onto their Monday 16th October (combined age about 150) are attempting to trav- OCCUPIERS LIABILITY ACT property has adequate insurance cover which is ex- erse the Pyrenees from the Atlantic to UteMediter- at 8 p.m, sharp. The Occupiers' Liability Act. 1995 recently be- tended to protect the farmer as ajoint insured. ranean. 450 miles and 36.000 feet of climb. In 100 Introducing a range of skills used for effi- carne law. A very useful guide to the Act has been hours. On bikes. This includes all the major clim bs Structures, such a stiles and gates. primarily for cient orienteering on more technical courses published by the Irish Fanners' Association, spon- of the Tour de France: the idea was suggested in use by recreational users rather than by the farmer. (Red - Green standard). Included will be the 1912 but not achieved until 1952.1be attempt took traffic light system, pacing, various ways to place during the first week in September. If you utilise the compass. unravelling contours would like to contribute, send any donations 10 (spagheuil), and more. We might even in- WONDERFUL HOW A MAJOR INDECISION CAN AFFECT THE VALUE.OF STERLING . Ken at Ultraspori, 4 St. Mary's St., Newport. clude a "who-did-wbat-and-why" - an SO THERE WILL BE NO PRICE REDUCTIONS OF IMPORTED SHOES FOR A WHILE . Shropshire, TFI 0 7AD, or fax 0044-19521-825320. analysis of route choices from the previous HOWEVER TO COMPENSATE. WE HAVE DECIDED TO REDUCE THE PRICE OF OUR day's event at Wooden boley. ~ TRAIL & ~ RACING SHOES FOR A SHORT PERIOD ... THE 21st CENTURY SHOULD BE £49.99 NOW ONLY £34.991 The sessions will be ill a classroom situation and Sport Development Resources. a sports market- will be of one hour's duration. Location: The Arls/ ing consultancy retained by the 10F, has reported ult.a/po.1 Commerce building, UCD, Belfield. Follow signs back to the 10FCouncii. Among its conclusions is FOR BRITAIN'S FINEST RANGE OF ORIENTEERING KIT for Bclgrove Residences which have a car park that Iurther developmcntof orienteering in the Z] sl BEST SHOES' BEST COMPASSES BEST eLOllilNG BEST EQUIPMENT century will require the same level of attention to eTA INTREPIO C39.99 SILYA1NL n." ULTAASPORT SUITS' £11.'5 CONT.CAROCtJPS t175&t1.11S beside them. Check the notice board at the infor- OLWAYOMEGA te9.99 SILYA2NL tl8.11S U/sPOATMESHTOPS. £10.'5 CONTROl F\.AGS D.M mation desk at the front of the building to find the the funding and marketing aspects that we have FELLOANCER CLASSIC C.46.99 SILVA5NL D3.11S ULTAASPORT GAl1ERS £..,5 COOEOCtJPPERSolO £18.116 REEBOt< FJELLRACER £49.99 SILVA6NOR D4.'S SILVA GAITERS £11.05 CONTROl~ ·100 £3.00 room number (listed under "Orienteering Club"). already paid to developing expertise in the techni- SILVA WORLOCUP £52.99 SILVA IS tN.1IS V,J GAITERS £13.15 ~WATCH DU6 WALSH P8 TRAINER £52." SILVA 6R [,31.95 LVCRA TIGHTS tll.M IoW>_PENS t$.1IS cal aspects of the sport. V·J SHADOW £44.tt MOSCOW 5C 1:20.95 UlTRASPOATlYCRAS tll.M RAINVlSOflS t1.ll91 !:A.IIS v.J FALCON cS'.n MOSCOW ST t22.95 AONHILlTRACKSTERS tll.M Ml
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In view of our competitive development to date, - Aonghus O'Cleirigh CNOC worthwhile individual and team targets for Germany and beyond include: Another notable achievement for Orla is * qualifying for tire Classic Race. that she qualified for thai classic race by right, and had been the only Irish person ... finishing within 15% (men) and within 20% (women) of the winners' times in the Classic AS our national team has j list done batue Best Relay Result. .. ever to db "this, male or female. until Una Creagh qualified for the Classic final at this Race. once again at a World Orienteering Champi- Relay racing has been Ireland's Achilles' heel at year's WOC in Germany. * reaching the A-Final in the Short Race. onships (WOC), it is an appropriate time to WOCs generally. However. one particular team review Ireland's competitive progress as performance has been outstanding; the result of the • repeating limp roving on the good relay per- measured by performance at previous WOCs men's team at WOC'93 in the USA. The team of The next best performance is Eileen's run in formance of WOC '93 (men). and acknow ledge some notable achievements James Logue, Bill Edwards, John Feehan and France (WOC' 87) where she finished within 32% ... finishing within 50% of the winning team's along the way. As well as acclaiming past Colm O'Halloran finished within 18%ofthe Swiss of Arja Hannus (89:32 to 67:40). relay time (women). successes, markers are put down which future team's winning time in 18th position. This result Eileen also holds the third best performance, is placed in perspective when a comparison is Irish teams can aim for and hopefully surpass. finishing within 39% of Outi Borgenstrom of Targets must be achievable before they are mati- made with the next best men's team performance Finland in 1979 (82:28 to 59: 13). vaiional: at a WOC, finishing within 40% of the winning f:iJ!H.1. team in 1983. The best Irish women's team result The Short Race... In making comparisons between an Irish per- was achieved in 1979 when the team finished Since there's some space here, how about formance and a particular winning performance, I within 53% of the winners. In 1991 the Short Race was introduced to the some woe Trivia? state that the Irlsh performance is within a certain WOC programme for the first time. No Irish Try to answer these questions without looking at qualified for the A-Final, either in WOC'91 or percentage of the winning time. This percentage Wally Young performed notably when the list of names opposite. WOC'93. In the B-Finals the best Irish results value is calculated by subtracting the Winner's racing the first relay leg at WOC'79 in What two brothers represented Ireland at WOC's? came in 1991, with Orla Cooke in 10th place and time from the Irish competitor's time and repre- Finland. He handed over in 4th place, 3 What brother and sister did the same? What Irish James Logue finishing 19th. senting tireresultant as apercentageoftho Winner's minutes 52 seconds (6%) down on the women has run at II consecutive WOC's? How time. For example, if the Winner's time is 100 leader, Rolf Petersson of Sweden. many team members are former wrestlers? Former minutes and the Irish competitor's time is 110 Conclusions ... hammer throwers? Former weightlifters? Former minutes, then the Irish performer has finished lOA Secretaries? Children of current or former A number of observations can be made about the within 10% of the Winner's time. The Classic Race... lOA Chairmen (or women)? What year did Fred nature and trend of competition at WOCs. Note 2 The best Irish finishing positions (men) are Wally ... Corscadden manage the team? What about Colin General international standards are rising Dunlop? Ted RusselJ?Pat Flanagan? Harry Quirke? I do not have complete results for WOC'76 in Young's 27thatWOC'81 in Switzerland, my 28th inexorably. Paddy O'Brien? Ronan Cleary? Where will the Scotland. If I have overlooked a worthy perform- at WOC'87 in France, and Wally's 33rdatWOC'78 ... 1997 WOC's be? ance at thai championships, or have made any in Norway. In terms of percentage time behind the The gap between the best in the world and the winner, thebestresult is my WOC' 87 performance best of the rest is narrowing. other error, please let 11W know and I will submit a ... correction to the next Tlt). at 16% behind Kent Olsson's winning time (113:04 The numberof teams and competitors at WOCs (Answers: Eoin & Colm Rothery; Justin and Carey against 97:19), followed by Wally's 1978 run at is increasing. May; Eileen Loughman; atieastone(Wally Young); 26% behind Egil lohansson's time (115:32 against at least one (Pat Healy); at least one (Justin May); MostWOCs ... 91 :44). Injointthird place at27% behind the win- One: Brigid Flanagan. (Anne May (nee Shiel) was This means that unless Irish standards rise by For some the pinnacle of their orienteering career ners' times are Wally's 1981 run (114:09toOyvin secretary of Irish Orienteers & Clare Nuttall is more than the international average, Irish finishing is to be selected for one WOC. but When Eileen Thou's 90:05), and Steven Linton's run in 1993 LeeO secretary); Roxanne White, JulieMarLindale, positions will not be as high as in earlieryears. This Loughman competed in Germany, she had raced (110:38 to Allan Mogensen's 87:36). Among the Una Creagh; 1979; 1983; 1987; 1981; 1976; 1991 point is illustrated by comparingthe finishing posi- eleven WOCs, a world record. Wally Young has Irish women Eileen Loughman has scored the best & 1993; 1995, (some may have done several years tions of Wally Young (27th), and Steven Linton competed in seven WOCs and Pat Healy in five. three finishing positions, with her 37th at WOC79 - this is from memory!); Norway.) 20 The Irish O,.ienteer :;11 The Irish Orienleer 21 II 1985: Australia. l) Eileen Loughman, Level Two - Club Coach IRISH TEAMS AND INDI- Coaching Corner VIDUAL COMPETITORS AT Roxanne White. This qualification is aimed at orienteers who wish by to be involved in teaching and coaching particu- THE LAST TEN WORLD ORI- 1987: France. larly in clubs. All clubs need a coach and it is ex- ENTEERING CHAMPION- Denis Murphy, Eileen Loughman, Frank Ryan pected that the Club Coach will be active within the SHIPS Aonghus O'Cleirigh, Julie Martindale, club instructing beginners and coaching the less Colm O'Halloran, Deirdre Ni Challanain, experienced club members. The Club Coach will (in alphabetical order) Since the last issue ofTIO the lOA Training Wally Young, Anne May. Board bas met and following much discus- be a member of the Association. sion it is being proposed tne the board be re- Not included are individuals who were initially 1989: Sweden. Level Three - Regional Coach constituted the lOA Training and Coaching selected but, for whatever reason. did not travel, Brian Corbett, Orla Cooke, as The holder of the Coach Award will have pro- Board under the chairmanship of the lOA (injury,lnck of funding, etc.). Bill Edwards, Una Creagh, gressed from being a Club Coach. He/she will be Steven Linton, Eileen Loughman, Coaching Officer with responsibility for both a competent and experienced orienteer who has 1976: Scotland. Aonghus 0' Cleirigh Deirdre Ni Challanain, training and coaching. A number of people substantial coaching experience. While he/she will Pat Healy, Eileen Loughman, Colm o'Halloran. Caitriona Nic Mhuiris. are being asked to sit on the board and they be stimulating and developing coaching within Wilbert Hollinger, Alison Smyllie, will be contacted shortly. clubs, he/she will also be involved with coaching at Eoin Rothery, Monica Turley. 1991: Czeckoslovakia. regional association level and perhaps assisting in Ernie Wilson, Peter Kernan, Orla Cooke, At this stage I have just completed a coaching the coaching of National Squads. He/she will be Wally Young. James Logue, Una Creagh, award scheme draft documcut forconsideration by capable of running personal performance, coach Justin May, Eileen Loughman, the board members. It is proposed to structure the qualification and coach education courses and 1978: Norway. Colm O'Halloran, Deirdre Ni Cballanain, award scheme as follows: would qualify to train and assess candidates for Pat Healy, Eileen Loughman. Wally Young. Caitriona Nic Mbuiris. Level One and Two Awards. With his/her knowl- Eoin Rothery, Clare Nuttall, STRUCTURE edge of technique and physical training helshemay Ernie Wilson. Maura Thornhill. 1993: USA. The Coaching Award Scheme is divided into the be involved in the personal coaching of top com- Wally Young, Monica Turley. Dill Edwards, Julie Cleary, following levels: petitors. John Feehan, Una Creagh, 1979: Finland. Steven Linton, Darina Cunnane, Introductory level- Teacherorl.eadership Award Level Four - Senior Coach Pat Healy, Eileen Loughman, James Logue, Eileen Loughman, The main aim of this award is to entice potential The Senior Coach Qualification is the top award. Denis Reidy (res), Carey May, Colm 0'Halloran, Eadaoin Morrish. coaches into coaching and to encourage them to The holder will be an acknowledged expert in Eoin Rothery, Alison Smyllie, improve their skills by attending future courses orienteering coaching and should be prepared to Richard Weaver, Monica Turley. 1995: Germany along the coaching ladder. It is also aimed at devote a substantial amount of time to the job. On Wally Young. Bill Edwards, Julie Cleary, offering guidance and the first steps of formal appointment a Senior Coach may be invited to take Steven Linton, Una Creagh, coach education to parents, trainers, coaches and responsibility for a specific area of coaching, proba- 1981: Switzerland James Logue, Nuala Higgins, teachers of young or beginner orienteers. bly that in which he/she has shown a particular Pat Healy, Brigid Flanagan, Marcus Pinker, Eileen Loughman interest and expertise. In addition the Senior Coach Justin May, Ann Hamilton, Colm Rothery, Eadaoin Morrish. Level One -Instructor Award will be expected tocontribute towards the running Aonghus O'Cleirigh, Eileen Loughman, This award is aimed at teachers, youth leaders, of all types of courses, instruction and assessment Eoin Rothery, Maura Thornhill, outdoor activity instructors, community leaders of Coaches, N ational Squad coaching, the devel- Wally Young, Roxanne White. and any others who are involved in introducing the opment of coaching techniques and the collection sport to people of all ages. Holders of this award and dissemination of coaching ideas. 1983: Hungary (More trivia: Monica Nowlan (nee Turley), Anne need not be committed orienteers, but must never- It is envisaged that existing coaches will be assim- Pat Healy, Eileen Loughman, Savage (nee Hamilton)and Julie Cleary theless see the advantages of being able to intro- iliated into the scheme at the appropriate level and Peter James (res), Julie Martindale, (Martindale) arestill very much activelyorienteer- duce the sport to beginners on well founded and it is my intention at this stage to have a course Eoin Rothery, Deirdre N f Challan ain, ing. Carey May is still the Irish women's marathon enjoyable lines. It is expected that the instructor organised for early December when orienteers are Jonathan Warde, Maura Thornhill. record holder. She now lives in Seattle with her would be a member of a club, centre or group not busy with competitions. Wally Young. husband David and twins.) which is affiliated to the Association. and thereby More details of each of the levels conditions of maintain regular contact with the sport, its stan- entry and qualifying standards should appear in dards, and its development. future issues of TlO. 22 The Irish Orienteer The Irish Orienteer 23 Remember when setting goals I mentioned in the 13) David Masterson (M17B - Ist), David Jeffreys last issue to use the SMARTER test. that is the STRAThSPEY'95 (Ml7B - 3rd) and Deirdre Murphy (W13B - 3rd). goals must be: Rotbiemurchus was tbe setting for Day 2, this S Specific This year's Scottish 6-Day, attended by over M Measurable time featuring an area of mixed open moorland, but A Attainable 3500 competitors, was organisationally the most still the orienteering was as challenging as Day 1. R Relevant successful ever. Held at Stratbspey, in the Aviem- Most courses allowed a chance for competitors to T Time-phased ore area of the Scottisb Highlands, many would look at some panoramic views (although many E Exciting agree that it was also the most enjoyable 6-Day yet people didn't spare the time as they were 100% Recorded • R because of the superb terrain and the absolutely devoted to their orienteering and the basic disci- wonderful weather (naturally, we had all come pline of gulping enough air to survive as the terrain prepared for rain, sleet and snow with our woolly was extremely tough underfoot). Afterwards we jumpers, hats, and gloves). Cork Orienteering Club all enjoyed adip in Loch Morlich, along with some travelled in force - with a contingent of over 30 in volleyball and sunbathing (sun-burning in Mary IN A NUTSHELL all - to continue a tradition of big support for this O'Connor's case!). outstanding multi-day event, since tbe founding of Day 3 was held at Craigbui, and consisted mainly When we produce a map of an area wccollcct Should we even bother, would it be on any use? the club in 1980/1. of open moorland. This area however was far less a lotofinfonnation much of which is recorded If it was done than perhaps we could: The first day of the international event was held complicated than previous days, and so the courses on the map itself, but what about the details * Have each club and the lOA archive a atDocbarn Forest. Due to the complex contour de- appeared more straightforward. After this swelter- which cannot be drawn onto the map? Should copy, as well as a copy for the Trinity tail of the area (very similar to that of the familiar ing, draining day (29 C), we were all knackered and we make an effort to write up this information College map library; West Cork open terrain), the courses were tecbni- started to feel aching muscles which we never for future generations of orienteers? * Publish one or two summaries per issue in cal and challenging. There were some good per- realised had existed before. Again we all met up at TIO on an ongoing basis. With six con- fonnances by Aonghus O'Cleirigh (M35L - l st), Loch Morlich to swim away some of the aches and tributors doing one each per year the series For instance - could run until 2006 and beyond if it was a then add a few more On which O-map: success with readers; playing volleyball. * is the largest stand of eucalyptus trees in * Make them available to local schools At last, our day bad Ireland? is the remains of a dolmen with the nearest come - the official Rest * Those organising National and Provincial Cham- full dolmen only 2.4 km away? Day. While most of the pionships have generally included some back- can you often meet deer when putting out Cork crowd headed off * ground information on the mapped area: wbat do controls on aquietSaturday morning (apart to Findborn beach to you think of extending this practise to all maps? from Dublin's Phoenix Park), and are they swim, play and build Red, Sib or Fallow deer? I hope tbat you will reply to 'The Squirrel", c/o The sand-castles, Gerry is there evidence of a moraine (or should * lrisb Orienteer, 9 Arran Road, Dublin 9, indicating Brady decided to run up that be a morass)? your opinions: the Caimgorms for some is tbere a ruin of a bouse which was won * altitude training. Mean- and lost in a game of cards? I. Don't bother while we then contin- It's a good idea and worthwhile (if Without getting too learned about is I feel there is 2. ued by visiting Fort someone else does it) scope to write up a single sided A4 page descrip- 3 George and then It's a good idea and I'd like to help my tion for each Osmap to include perbaps as a mini- . Culloden battlefield, club do one area. mum one paragraph each on the geological as- 4 where we walked I enclose some facts/notes which might pects, flora and fauna, derivation of the name and . around the battle- be helpful. history, archaeological remains and myths and grounds while the "jun- legends (not that sort of legend, the story kind). In Day 4 car park sign: Marguerite O'Rourke iors", who felt that this other words, to highlight matters relating directly (took the photo, that is ...) demanded far too much to the mapped area. ene~gy, decided that a 24 The Irish Orienteer The Irish Orienteer 25 .~~ 90 minute gossip would be more beneficial for to- With the 6-day drawing to t 2:~se, we all ran our growth and green areas. Avoidance of areas morrow. final race at Deishar. The area had practically the co2OUR treacherous underfoot (eg boulder fields); Day 4 was one of the hottest days yet, with tem- same location as that of Day I, and much the same 5 terrain. The orienteering was pretty fast but ~ Climbing as necessary for good planning peratures topping the 30 C mark, and earthworms CODED but avoiding excessi vely steep ascents and tremely difficult and so, many boo-boos were hiding deep below the soil surface at Strathmashie. descents. Crossing areas of green or under- made. On this day, we met for the last time on the "The woodland there was generally all fight (like growth is acceptable but should neverthe- sandy beach of Loch Morlich for swim and play. COURSES back home), and the only means of navigation less be minimised. possible (where some degree of movement was Also, I sbould mention our top Veteran Elites, requiredl) was by using a vast network of paths and Carrie O'Connor and Breda O'Donovan who Colour coded courses are in widespread use T~hnlcal difficulty eradine rides. Tbe orienteering was consequently easy and completed the Wayfarer's Course EVERY day and provide a graded progression for orien- extremely fast. Despite the soaring temperatures, with some very inpressive times. Unfortunately, teers with a gradual increase in technical and 1 Controls close together, a control at every there were three 1st places filled by Irish juniors unlike Breda, poor Jim won't be training for a physical difficulty as we move up the ladder. decision point. Control sites on paths and tracks - junctions, crossings and bends. (obviously well-adapted to the hot weather). while yet - after the competition, he fell on the way All too often, though, planners are either Each control site should be sited in the down Ben Nevis (we 'suspect that the cause was ignorant of the needs of the different courses Later that evening, we met again at Loch Mor- direction of the next control. No relocation related to his previous ear injuries, resulting in a or choose to ignore them. equally, the competi- lich, where Mary O' C. managed to get burnt (for should be required. Required: ability to momentary loss of balance), injuring his ankle. tors often don't realise the characteristics of the the THIRD time!) and where we witnessed some different courses. orient the map, route all along paths. no very odd water "acts" by Conor Barry! (a descrip- Finally, I would like to congratulate the follow- So here's a reminder to those of you planning or route choice. tion has been left out here, as it would have of- ing competitors on their excellent performances at running on colour coded courses, such as are used 2 fended some readers due to the explicit and ob- Strathspey'95: at Leinster League events, as to what the require- Control sites on prominent line features, eg paths, walls, fences. large ditches and very scene language used - However action pictures are Ist place - Aonghus O'Cleirigh (M35L), Antoin ments of each course are: available from Aoife at a cost of £1). Orion (MI5B), D. Masterson (MI7B); Inshriach, a forested butsandless version of'Inch, 2nd place - D. Murphy (W13B), K. Garland Course Length Tlme= Physical DitT. Technical DiIY. provided lots of fun for Day 5. This, together with (M13B), Che Finlay (MI5B); a megalopolis collection of paths, rides and White 1.0-1.5 km 15-35 1 1 3rd place - T. Murphy (W17B); . unmarked extraction rides (theoretically different Yellow 1.5-2.5 km 25-45 2 2 to all marked'paths, but not quite so in practice) 4th place - John Muckian (M21C). Orange 2.5-3.5 kID 35-60 3 3 Light Green 2.5-3.5 km . presented us innocent orienteers with extremely 5th place - Toni O'Donovan (W17A) . 35-60 4 4 Red 3.5+ km 45-75 3-4 3 technical and prostulating (sorry - had to use a and last but not least', congratulations to our vet- Green 3.5-5.0 45-75 3 5 different word here) orienteering. Dislocation was erans Margaret Creedon, Carrie O'Connor, and Blue 5.0-7.5 55-90 4 5 inevitable (for some) - Relocation? Not a chance! 'Breda O'Donovan for their astonishing conquest Brown 7.5+ Ian 65-105 5 5 Commiserations to newly weds, Miriam and Rich- and circumnavigation of Ben Nevis. ard O'Cabhanaigh, who were suffering from food * "Time" means the finishing time for the majority of competitors. poisoning that day (and managed to dodge may- So, anyone who has never been - you'll never hem) and also to Jim 0' Donovan who apparently know, until you go. Come along and we 'Il all have had a fight with a tree on his previous day's course, distinct vegetation boundaries, oron promi- a great craie in 1997. We, of the 1995 vintage, will Physical difficulty eradine having an ear stitched back on. This fifth day left nent raised point features on or very close treasure our memories of brilliant terrain, maps, to line features, eg trig points, boulders, most feeling alsolutely knackered, although a few Minimum amount of climbing, avoiding organisation, weather.swimming, and good com- knolls. Relocation. should generally not be of us summoned up the energy reserves to try a bit undergrowth and green areas. Course pany. needed but can be done by retracing the of ice-skating. At the rink, we were entertained by mainly in the most suitable terrain avail- route along line features. Controls close to- a few spectacular stunts, once again performed by able; gether, atmosttwo decision points per leg. poor Con or B. Speaking of which, Conor's "ex" Reportcompiled by: D.C., T.O.D and c.c. (wbo 3 Some climbing but none of it very steep or Leg lengths not to vary greatly. Required: finished 3rd that day (I'd better not mention any all wish to remain anonymous!). ability to orient the map, route all along very long. Avoid steep descents. Avoid all names as he's'extremely shy in this regard!!). paths, no route choice. but very short distances in dense under- 26 The Irish Orienleer The lrishOrienteer 27 3 Controls on any line feature, or on promi- 5 Control sites on an)' )ture, particularly radio transmitter to: ) information back to base. nent point or contour features easily found those requiring careful map reading to He reckons that mass production for orienteering 8 October Carnagh, Athlone, Co. Westmeath from an attack point on a line feature. There locate. but not hidden or excessively iso- would be straightforward if enough interest was League 1 should be a collecting feature behind all lated (no Bingo controls). Control sites far shown. Contact him at 00-41-1830-0049. 22 October Woodstock, Galway City League controls which are not on line features. from obvious relocating features. errors Stephan Kramer's integrated event software, now 2 Relatively frequent controls on shorter can result in a large time loss. As few in Version 7.0, is available in German or English 12 November Lough Key Park, Boyle. Co Ro- courses, fewer on longer ones. Legs of controls as necessary for good planning and is in widespread use in Germany, Austria and scommon League 3 different lengths. Required: basic use of based on the length of the course. Legs of Switzerland. The three programs provide for single- 26 November Clonfad, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway compass or very simple use of contours to different lengths. Required: many differ- day events, multi-day events and relays. All the League 4 allow comer-cutting. Some route choice ent techniques used, eg long route choice normal administrative functions are covered plus 21 January Monivea, Co. Galway League 5 butroute along line features to attack points followed by short intricate legs; ability to the ability to pi'oduce pictorial control descriptions 4 February Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim should be possible. interpret complex contour detail. and to generate relay leg combinations with de- League 6 scriptions for each runner. Details from Stephan at 25 February Connacht Champs, Cion brock, 4 Control sites on any feature but should not The technical difficulty of a course is the difficulty Brinkmannstr. 21, D-95666 Mittertcich, Germany. Ahascragh, Co. Galway. require complex map reading to locate the of its hardest component. The shorter courses with Eagle Eye Several competitors, including our own Nuala control. Relocating features near controls. a low level of technical difficulty (white 7 yellow) Higgins, fell foul of the new Regnly electronic Errors are not expensive in terms of time will be mainly along paths so the terrain and punching system at the World Championships lost.As few controls as necessary for good technical difficulty will have only asmall effect on SETANTA SCRIBBLES when they failed to register thcir arrival at a con- planning based on the length of the course. competitors' times. By now. most club members should have been trol. Nuala and two Italian men wcredisquaJified in Legs of different lengths. Required: full The lengths of the technically difficult courses con tacted in some way by a mem ber of the commit- the Classicqualification race for not punching. TIle use of compass, ability to use major con- should be determined mainly with reference to the tee for a survey of the club itself instead of the mechanical back upsystcm also evidently failed to tourdetails for navigation. Significant route expected finishing times. The actual course length forests. Thank you for your assistance/ ideas/ co- establish that they had been at the right control. choices, encouraging the use of contours needed to achieve these will vary greatly according operation ... virtually all comments were very where possible. to the physical and technical difficulty of the ter- constructive and gave plenty of food for thought. rain. The lengths shown are therefore only in- Connacht Region News Some club members are yet to be contacted ... we tended as a guide. Competitive orienteering in Connacht takes a rest will be in touch (... complete this phrase "You can during the Summer when the active orienteers go run but you can't--") on holidays or follow other pursuits but this year loose of you who expressed an interestin organi- about 500 children from a number of national sing/ planning / helping at events etc. will have a schools in Galway city and county were introduced chance to "Come & Try It" at Hellfire on Novem- to orienteering with the inclusion of orienteering in ber 5th. Even if you have not yet expressed an a number of Summer courses. interest you are always very welcome to come TECHN-O between 25 and 1000 metres away with a claimed With colour maps of playgrounds and parks drawn along on the day and help. For compu ter freaks with Windows 3.1 or higher. accuracy of 1 metre. They include an electronic on computer the children were introduced to the For longstanding club members, some news from there's a free Truetype font of the IOF control compass so that if you know where you are you can concept of North. orientation of the map and keep- the States: Catherine and Tony Keyes (and their description symbols available. Once installed map visible detail without actually having to go ing the map set. They experienced the thrill of family - soon to be three) have moved to Witchita, through theWindows control panel the characters there! The glasses cost about $5,000, so not every- punching doing star exercises, short cross country Kansas. If anyone wants to drop Catherine a line I can be used with any Windows program to produce one will be rushing out to get them. A more and score events. have her address. Gerard Phelan is talking about pictorial control description lists. he font, includ- expensive version includes a clinometer and has a If a follow up can be achieved the benefits to coming back from Rome soon but Yvonne Har- ing installation instructions, is available as a com- computer interface. Details from Hans Steinegger orienteering in the west could be considerable but rington is heading to New Zealand for a while. pressed ZlPfUecalled O-SYMD.ZIP from internet (00-41-42319353, fax 00-41-4232 3625). the shortage of manpower as usual will probably be Fourclubmembers took part in the recent National ftp site: legba.ucd.ie (directory O-stuff). Frank Heinz Tschudin of Switzerland has some details an inhibiting factor. Adventure Marathon in Kerry, hoping to improve Cunnane, incidentally, is still the agent for the of a timing system which could be applied to ori- on last year's 3rd place. ConDes program for producing IOF control de- enteering rather like the Regnly system used at Fixtures scription sheets. He can be contacted in Cork at each control at the World Championships. In the A provisionallistofConnachl League fixtures has Last but by no means least ... best wishes to Colin 021-358480. Apoza system the runner carries a small metal tag been drawn up but are but are not yet registered for a speedy recovery. subject to confirmation depending on the availa- Swiss mappers have developed "Geovid" field which is touched on the side of a small box at the (The full text of Set ant a Scribbles is enclosed for glasses which measure the distance of objects control to register the time. This can be linked to a bility of persons to run the events. Setanta members - Jocelyn Cathalin, Club Sec.). 28 The Irish Orienleer The Irjsh Orienleer 29 Results of WOC fund raising event at Clal9 McGrath 3AOC')W45 57.36 LJinster League Results 1994-'95 Three Rock Mountain, Co, Dublin on 13ttrSheila Nowlan & W12 58.07 August 1995 Sin ad Joyce 3AOC a> 59.32 -.!S IU") • -e- 0 <0 M ClO CO") OJ 0. ~ .. 0 0> a co ("') oIO)It,().o:a (1) N cDl"'IMI~INI. • Claire Walsh 3AOC W50 . o,mINlo'N,ml~'~I~j COlt"")o n" IN'~''''"'lair-.. -1"'-lcD~IO>._ CO co-I'" ~INrol·~IOI~I-Of~l~iCO'N~I'" -I"'-IN~.I'"0 o:~ M12 61.34 ~ml~~~i~I~~'~~"';~I~CDI~~ co ... ~ ~Ico ... CD '",...co co ~l"',onllll '" ~~!~~rl~co A + B t C course 7,6 kml245m125 controls A & P. Bell GEN 1 I Brian Bell GEN M40 78.07 Patricia Lar1 f) RESULTS ....CLARABEG-BALLARO (3ROC} ...1Ith JUNE 95 ..(LL9) BROWN COURSE LT GREEN COURSE C ROTHERY M21 AJAX 43:29 G BUTLER MIS 3ROC 35:51 I I I 1~~~~i~f~~~i~~~~I~I~I~ ~ ml~I~I~I§I~ ~ is ~ B. O'BRIEN M21 AJAX 51:05 E JONES W21 FIN 52:54 D CASHIN M35 AJAX 58:06 J LYNAM M70 3ROC 54:08 8 §I~ ~ § ~ ~ III D WESTON M21 SET 59:50 D LARGE W55 GEN 54: 19 ~~~l I ' ~I I I L DONOVAN M21 AJAX I I I 1.....I I I I I I ..... I I I I I ..... I I I I " ~ Ciil' I I ' , I 60:04 A McKENNA W40 AJAX 55:20 8 g ~ :!! g lQi 'H I c_ M FLYNN M21 CORKO 60:46 N LALOR W40 AJAX 56:26 o 0 GC)co 0 I~ ~I B BELL M40 GEN 62:24 G GARRAHAR M21 143rd 60:23 I I I 1:'- I I I I I I ... I I I , I I I I , I ... I I " '0 & , I I I I G BRADY M21 CORKO 63:42 M FLYNN W21 68:05 , 0 ~ 8 .8 G DOHERTY M21 GEN 64:53 J GALLAGHER M35 70:21 8 III 0 "":; 'ii!I' M O'KEEFFE M21 FINGAL 64:58 I I I 1:'- I I I I" I ....." I I I I I I I ii, I I " 'J: ~ ~ .91 I I I I I T BUTLER W50 3ROC 109:55 0.... !O!0;:f; 0 ...... GC) 0 "2 ~ c: J COLCLOUGH M35 CNOC 67:44 V MURTAGH W55 3ROC 130:38 8 m o~..... ~ g~~ g g,-'~I I I I 1 I P BRENNAN M21 SET MP5678 ~g ,-, ~(7) ~CD ~Q) I • - BLUE COURSE ORANGE COURSE Itld III "" ",,"111 12 _:gr-~ , N C-CRAWFORD M50 3ROC 58:21 J McGRATH M14 3ROC 40:08 .. I ~ i ~!i ~ i'8 _ ~I R LYNAM W40 CNOC 68:51 D HEALY M12 GEN 40:56 Iitlil 1,1,1,1,1,1,1,11111I I I I I 111 I I I I I I, '5 __ ~_1i_~~~~~ D ~UINN M40 GEN 70:01 .s HEALY W15 GEN 53:10 I I ~ ,,- - ....~ INI '" ... :§: 18 l;l ~ ~ G> - ~:J ~ T cCORMACK M40 GEN 76:43 C WALSH W50 3ROC 66:48 N :§:$~1Il ~1Il Cii ~ 08 G> §.... M 0 M NOWLAN W45 3ROC 78:50 C McGRATH W45 3ROC 69:00 I , I , I 1'1'1'1 1'1'1'1I 1'1'1'1'1 I I , I ~~-~!-IIl:-;~e-~H- M HEALY W40 GEN 96:21 W O'NEILL M50 SET 73:17 - ~ IIlM.~ ~ ~.... NT<"i'"!IRI 8 ~ i§ ,~ '5 ~ l ~ B DOHERTY M50 GEN DNF A NOLAN M14 DlSO 102:58 III t~~ :8j:!: - :!!18 B GREENE M14 DLSO NP2 , "Id II I,II I I 111,ldI I I l"1"1"'" I I I I I 5iS-:a~!e-c:ge-:H-I coo oil GREEN COURSE C O'BRIEN 143rd DNF - - ~ ~ =~1Il~..."'I~I I ~ ~ ~ ~ C ~ ;!:8 ~ IIlItl i ~;il I ' P McCORMACK M45 GEN 46:11 J GRANT 143rd DNF ., , . ',Id I II I I,II I I,III~IIIII I I I I I I .9~r--~e-G>e-~ei-~ B McGRATH M45 3ROC 50:57 ~ '"''"' , ~....~, I I re ~ I;; c 1l G> 5 ~ ;; ::0 P BUTLER M45 3ROC 52:30 YELLOW COURSE ~~ ~ ~e s ~ o~ ~ ~8... , = T McGRATH M50 3ROC 53:42 l McCORMACK MIl GEN 25:36 ,11,1'·1 I Id,ltI, 1"1 1,1I I 1,1,1,II I I I I I I &i1~i-I,~i-Ci-;;;2:-i-:gH- J BELL M16 GEN 55:25 S NOWLAN W12 3ROC 28:23 .. - _. - ~ - ~ ~ .... sq::; ~ ~ ~ :g !2 .8 ~ '; : 'i.:5 'I:) "'=§I;;S; ~~ :;;1$ ~IIlIllM ....1Il~ 1Il:J C c ~'8 ; A RYAN M35 AJAX 55:42 A BELL M12 GEN 29:03 II I I.... I..... 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S~ CDC: J CRONIN 'i ;:e _ _ ~ -= 1 _ >- >- ~ .c: '" -g e lij e t: - 01-.::. .. W21 DNF 0 Q) _ e I~ "" _ II) III _ co co ~ - (I) 0 C 10' 0> M DOYLE 0~~9~~Well)" (l)Mw"CiiCii~~X =£<>01:cooo~ G> I 1'1:)0 W18 CDAC DNF ,1'2>. 0 0 ~ 0 <> Q) Q) Q):>:> 0 co • Q) '" U ",I;:;'. III 0 0.!:~ ,~(!):::! j lij - C ~WHO TO BLAME-after !ourself!} ~:t;:t;:t;::o:::o:q~q :z;tt1-!~~01~q8 ,., I I I .J-;w~-;-;-; -;O~OZUIU~Cl. ~ 32 The Irish Orienteer ORIENTEERING FIXTURES 1995-96 .)) January 1996 7 WARRENSCOURT Kilmurry, Co. Cork. BOC event. GR W 38 67. October 14 CURRAGHWOOD Midleton, Co. Cof1(. CorkO event. GR W 86 76. 1 MULLAGHMEEN Co. Westmeath, nr Oldcastle. SET Leinster League 1. GR N 14 BALL YSCANLON Tramore, Co. Waterford. WatO SEL6. GR S 55 02. 4778. 21 FARRAN WOOD Ovens, Co. Cork. Cork 0 event. GR W 49 71. 1 GARRETTSTOWN Ballinspittle, Co. Cork. CorkO. Cork League 1. 11·2 pm. GR W 21 NEWBRIDGEHOUSE Donabate, Co. Dublin. GEN local event. GR 0 21 49. 5844. 28 DONADEA Clane, Co. Kildare. CNOC local event. GR N 84 33. 7 CASTLEWELLAN Co. Down. LVO. NI Series 7. GR J 32 37. 28 GARRYCLOYNE Mallow - Cork road, Co. Cork. BOC event. 8 CARRICKGOLLOGAN Shankill, Co. Dublin. GEN score event. GR 02220. 8 BRANDON HILL Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny. WatO SEL 1. GR S 70 40. February 8 INCH Anascaul, Co. Kerry. KO Kerry League 2. GR Q 65 01. 3 PHOENIX PARK Dublin. Night-O. 3ROC. GR 0 09 34. 8 ROSTELLAN Whitegate, Co. Cork. BOC event. GR W 87 66. 4 CASTLEFREKE Roscarbery, Co. Cork. LeeO event. GR W 3235. 10 CURRABINNY Co. Cork. Schools intro closed event. CorkO. GR W 79 6.2. 4 PHOENIX PARK Dublin. 3ROC local event. GR 00934. 15 CURRAGH WOOD Midleton, Co. Cork. CorkO. CL2. 11-2pm. GR W 86 76. 11 KNOCKNACAREIGH Kilmurry, Co. Cork. Cork 0 event. GR W 36 64. 15 KILDERRY Miltown, Co. Kerry. KO event. GR V 8099. 18 CRONY BYRNE LaraghlRathdrum, Co. Wicklow. AJAX Leinster League 5. GR 15 WOODEN BOLEY Hollywood, Co. Wicklow. CNOC Leinster League 1. GR N 93 T 1992. 10. 18 RYECOURT Famanes, Co. Cork. BOC event. Cork County Champs. 22 BELFIELD Dublin. UCDO event. GR 0 18 29. 22 CURRABINNY Carrigaline, Co. Cork. BOC event. GR W 79 62. March 22 DROMILUHY Roscarbery, Co. Cork. CorkO. CL3. 11-2 pm. GR W 2538. 3 CURRAGH WOOD Midleton, Co. Cork. BOC event. GR W 86 76. 22 TRAMORE Sandhi lis, Co. Waterford. WatO SEL 2. GR S 59 01. 3 SUGARLOAF Kilmacanogue, Co. Wlcklow. UCDO Leinster League 6. GR 0 28 BANAGHER Dungiven, Co. Derry. NI Series 8. NWOC. GR C 70 04. 2313. 29 BANNA Ardfert, Co. Kerry. KO event. (Sand dunes) 10 THREEROCKMOUNTA~ Dundrum, Co. Dublin. 3ROC. GR 0 1723. 29 WARRENSCOURT Kilmurry, Co. Cork. BOC event. GR W 38 67. 24 BALLIN ORA WOOD Curraheen, Co. Cork. BOC event. 30 TRACTON Carrigaline, Co. Cork. LeeO. GR W 726567. (Monday) 24 BROCKAGH Laragh, Co. Wicklow. GEN Leinster League event. GR T 12 97. November 31 ROSMOR Inchigeela, Co. Cork. CorkO. Munster League. GR W 2467. 4 MUCKROSS Killarney, Co. Kerry. KO night event. GR V 97 85. 4 NI NIGHT CHAMPIONSHIPS Drum Manor Cookstown, Co. Tyrone. NWOC. GR H 7678. April 5 COUMSHINGAUN Comeragh Mts., Co. Waterford. WatO SEL 3. GR S 33 10. 6-8 BALLYHOURA 3-DAY based at Kilfinnane, Co. Limerick. BOC event. 5 HELLFIREWOOD Rathfamham, Co. Dublin. SET. GR 0 12 22. 14 DRUMLEAGH Glen of Aherlow, Co. Tipperary. LeeO Ml. GR R 87 25. 5 KNOCKNACARBGH Kilmurry, Co. Cork. CorkO. CL4. 11-2 pm. GR W 36 64. 14 STRADBALLY Co. Laois. CNOC Leinster League. GR S 59 95. 11 NECARNE Irvinestown, Co. Fermanagh. NI Series 9. FermO. GR H 23 57. 21 RAVEN SROCK Glencullen, Co. Dublin. AJAX LelnsterLeague. GR 0 1917. 12 BALLIN ORA WOOD Curraheen, Co. Cork. BOC event. 21 THOMASTOWN Kilfinnane, Co. Limerick. BOC. Munster League. 12 GLENCREE Co. Wicklow. GEN Leinster League 2. GR 0 1914. 28 CAHIR PARK WOOD Cahir, Co. Tipperary. BOC event. 18 BARNETTS PARK Belfast. LVO Night Event. GR J 3168. 19 CHIMNEYFIELD Glenville, Co. Cork. UCCO. CL5. 11-2 pm. GR W 90 85. POI NTS TO NOTE: All these events are open to the public. Major events usually require pre-entry but 19 DAVMORE Mahon Falls, Comeragh Mts. WatO. SEL 4. GR S 32 06. some entry on the day courses are normally available. Start times are generally between 11.00 and 19 ROSBEIGH Co. Kerry. KO event. GR V 65 92. 1.00 pm. Safety check: Courses usually close around 3.00 pm - you must report to the finish whether 26 CURRAGHWOOD Midleton, Co. Cork. CorkO. Cork Champs. 11-1.30. GR W 86 you complete your course or not. 76. Details, dates and venues can change so always check with the organisers, the lOA honine (01- ~ THREE ROCKWOOD Dundrum, Co. Dublin. 3ROC. Leinster league 3. GR 0 1723. 4569099) or the newspapers if you are uncertain. This applies particularly to events in the distant future ... December GR=Ordnance Survey grid reference (explained on aliOS maps). If a 6-figure grid reference is given It 3 CURRAGH Co. Kildare. CNOC Leinster League 4. GR N 7812. is for the car park or assembly area. If a 4-figure reference is given it is simply to help you find the 3 ISLAND WOOD Newmarket, Co. Cork. BVOC. CL6. 11 -1 pm. GR R 31 04. competition area and it means that the event organisers have not supplied the information on exact 9 TOLLYMORE Newcastle, Co. Down. LVO event. GR J 35 32. location. 10 BISHOPSTOWN Cork. BOC event. 10 LYRENALEA Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. WatO SEL 5. Latest Fixtures Information on 01-4569099 (24 hours). 10 MALAHIDE CASTLE Co. Dublin. UCDO event. GR 022 45. 10 MUCKROSS Killarney, Co. Kerry. KO event. GT V 97 85. Dates to note: ~ THREE ROCKWOOD Dundrum, Co. Dublin. 3ROC score event. GR 0 1723. May 4-5 IRI'SH CHAMPIONSHIPS Connacht 27 FARRAN WOOD Ovens, Co. Cork. Cof1(O fun event. 11-2 pm. GR W 48 71. May 18119 LEINSTER CHAMPIONSHIPS Glendalough, Co. Wicklow. 3ROC. 31 CURRAGHWOOD Midleton. BOC event. GR W 8676. May 25-26 Lowe Alpine Corneragh Challenge June 21-23 SHAMROCK O-RINGEN Three day event, West Cork/Kerry. August 4-10 Croeso 96 Welsh 6-Day event, Uanfair Caereinion. Entry forms in next Tl0. 34 The Irish Orienfeer The Irish Qrienteer 35