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16 The Irish OrieJlJeer The Irish Orienreer is available THE IRISH ORIENTEER from all Irish orienteering clubs The Irish Orienteer FAIRLY USEFUL ADDRESS LIST 1997 or by direct subscription from the Editor: John McCullough. 9 No.82 August- September '997 AJAX ORIENTEERS John Maguire, 1 Avondale Mews, 19 Pork Ave., Sandymounl.Dublin <1 (01·2691196) Arran Road. Dublin 9 ATHLONE RTC ORIENTEERS Nigel Faley·Fisher.RTC.Dublin Rd., Athtone, Co. Westmeath (e-maH jmccrio@ioLie), ell,the Irish team is off to the World (0902·24465) Championships again. and the best ofluck BISHOPSTOWN OC Ted Lucey. Kilpadder. Dromohone. Mallow. Co. Cork (022· Annual subscriptioll costs to them. They deserve all our support and 47300) W BLACKWATER VALLEY OC John Geary, Marshalstown. Mllchelstown, Co. Cork (022·25306) IR£7.S0 for 6 issues including good wishes because their personal and financial CORK ORIENTEERS Miriam nl Choilir. 6 Ashton Pork. Blackrock, Cork (021·319838) postage, commitment to orienteering is enormous. I'm sure CURRAGH·NAAS ORIENTEERS John Colclough. 28 The Village. Newbrldge. Co. Kildare (045- 432267) . they enjoy it too: that's why we all got involved in the DEFENCE FORCES ORIENTEERS Comdt. Denis Reidy. Adj. Genaral's Branch. Parkgote. Dublin 8 NEXT COPY DATE first place, after all. DU8l1N UNIVERSITY ORIENTEERS The Secretary, Box 67, Regent House. TCD. Dublin 2. 1st September 1997 The Squad is developing a sense of Identity but FERMANAGH ORIENTEERS BillRegan. 9 Floraville, Ennlskillen. Co. Fermanagh BT746AP (08· 01365·326213) because so many of them are based abroad they're a FINGAL ORIENTEERS LIllian Quill. 640 Collins Ave .. Dublin 9 (01·8376506). Cover Photo: Irish Champioll bit remole from lhe bulk of Irish orlenLeers. This FORESTWARRIORS OC Tom Conlon. Cunotrench. Bollyfamon, Boyle. Co. Roscommon Una Creagh training ill Scotland makes Iundraising a problem for the learn: they have (078·47055) for WOC'97 (J. Mall) FORMERUCCO Tony Joyce. Llndlsfarne. Bishopstown. Cork (021·541246). very little input Into mainstream orienteering here GALWAY ORIENTEERS Fronk Ryan. SI. Mary's, Baillnfayle. GQlway (091·753829). and the bulk of orlenteers feel little commitment to GALWAY RTC ORIENTEERS The Secrelory, P,E.Dept. RTC.Dublin Road. Galway (091·7S3161· the squad, which is a piLy becausethat's the Levelof 2213) CONTENTS performance any young competitor could be aspiring GREAT EASTERN NAVIGATORS Nora toioc 6 Knocksinno Grove. Fa)({ock. Dublin 18(01.2893497) Ntws 4 KERRY ORIENTEERS ROryCostello. 14Manor Court. Monor Village. Trolee. Co. Kerry. WOC'97 ntws It lo. (066-25532) IOC 97 Rtvorr IS There is one fly in the ointment. however, Since LAGAN VALLEY ORIEN1EERS Geoff Somerville. 6 The Hill.Queensway. DerrylQghy. BT179EY Srudrnr Chumvs 97 17 the first Irish team went to a World Championships In (08·01232·61228.:1) IOC'97 muV 18 lEE ORIENTEERS Clore Nuttall, 4 Upr. Panorama Tce.. Sunday's Well. Cork (021· Irish RtlulIs: Hfsrorll to Scotland In 1976 the WOC team has been an AII- 300373) ltlns!tr Chumvs !'tvor! 2'l IreLand one and has been all the better for that. The Barbaro Foley·Flsher.Holly Cottage. Glasson. Athlone. Co. MIDLAND NAVIGATORS tMRA ruets t3 FIOA's rules merely required Lhat one be eligible to Westmeath (0902·85306) Coochlnll Cornrr t4 NORTH WEST OC Maureen Loughery. 39 Moyola Ave.. Castle Dawson, Co. Derry lOilldnll !luek t6 hold an Irish passport, not lhat one necessarily had (08·016.:18-68602). lOA AGM rrvor!/FCA-O 28 one, In recent years the International O-Federatlon SETANTA ORIENTEERS Jocelyn Colholln, 36 Toney Rood. Dundrum. Dublin 14(01· RtsUIIS 30 2985799) has been tightening up on the eligibility rules for LOF FIIC!Urrs 34 SOUTHERN ORIENTEERS KevinO·Dwyer. 2 Wellington Villas. Military Hili.Cork (021·506740) evenls because of different interpretations of U1e THOMOND ORIENTEERS Michael Meade. 7 Cedar Court, Kennedy Pork. Limerick term "citizen". (l gather it may have been brought to a (061041210.:1) Prill ted b!l Demon Print. head by an arrangement between Ftnland and THREE ROCK OC MOire Walsh. Moorpark, Kllmacanogue. Co Wlcklow (01· Dundrum. Dublill 14. 2868871) Estonia) but we couLd suffer as a result. UCC ORIENTEERS The Secretory, PEOffice. UCC. College Rood, Cork. NIOA Chairman Sleven Linton (a woe team UCD ORIENTEERS The Secretory. Box 55, Library BUilding, UCD, Belfield. Dublin 4. Results and articles are The Secretory, c/o Porter's Desk. Concourse, University College. member this year and on several previous occasions) UCG ORIENTEERS particularly welcome 011 3 1/2 Galway. described the sttuatlon in a recent issue of "Crossing WATERFORD ORIENTEERS Veronica Purcell, Lodge's Lone. Newtown Hill.Tramore. Co. inch noppy disks with a printed Point", the NIOA newsletter. The LOA,NIOA and FIOA Watertard. version as back up, Pleasekeep are all anxious that the present situaUon continue IRISH O·ASSOCIATION c/o Yvonne Begley. AFAS.House ot Sport. Longmile ROOd. the formatting simple! Dublin 12.(01-4509845. fox 4502805). lOA Secretory: Ken Griffin. but there are fears that the IOF will become stricter in 12Island Way. Muskerry Estate. Baillncollig. Co. Calk (021· enforcing the letter of the law this year. If this were to 870338). e·mali [email protected] ISSN 0790-1194 happen and if it were to reduce the availability of NORTHERN IRElAND OA Steven Linton. 39 Prince Edward Drive. Beltast BT95GB (08· NIOA competitors or olher normally eligible 01232·665<139) Thanks to the contributors to BRITISH O·FEDERATION Riversdale, Dole Rood North. Darley Dole, Matlock, Derbyshire orienteers to run for an All-Ireland team it would be a DE42HX (00.:1.:1·1629-734042,FAX0044-1629·733769). this issue and to the other very regrettabLe move for Irish orienteering as a INTERNATIONAL O-fEDERATION Sec. Gen.: Borbro Ronnberg. Radlokatu 20. FI-00093SLU,Finland editors who keep the news whole. (00358-405853801. fox 00358·934813113, e-rnoj flowing. (And to my neighbour [email protected] Sean who let me use his laser For 24-hour orienteering information ring (81 )-4569899 printer at the eleventh hour (IDA) or (8844-)1399-873281 (NIDA). when mine was giving trouble) Tilt> 1.·;,,/, 1).·i'Hl/nn_ 3 2 Tire Iris" Orienteer as editor of the excellent LYO newsletter, Sports Council. The next issue of the newsletter TEAM NAMED hardly did much for Daphne's. Get well soon. however. FermO have also got a new secretary in "Get Active" will feature orienteering. woe Daphne: at least your typing won't be affected! The Irish team for the World Championships in Bill Regan. 9 Floraville, Enniskillcn, Co. There's a national activity weekend on October y Conferences to run in conjunction with Norway in August is: Fermanagh, BT 74 6AP (08-01365-362213). 3rdl4th/5th. August's World Champs in Norway are an IOF y Congratulations to Irish Champion Una The campaign is being promoted on TY and on mapping conference, a conference of 10F Creagh and to Irish Team Coach Justin May who five million Mars bars. Men: affiliates' presidents and the 6th international have just got engaged, according to the most How about "Alive, Alive-O!" for the orienteering Bill Edwards (Cork'O), John Feehan (AJAX), scientific Symposium on Orienteering. Details recent Irish Squad Newsletter, It must be [rue, part? Steven Linton (NWOC), Colm 0' Halloran from lOA. (LeeO), Marcus Pinker (CorkO), Cohn Rothery since Una puts it together! y lOA regional Junior Affairs Officers were to (AJAX). y AJAX report that they won't be running an MAJOR GRANT FOR UNA meet at the Shamrock O-Ringen to arrange Reserves: James Logue (NWOC), Brian Corbett evening event on August 5th as originally The Sports Council have awarded six-times Irish training and fund-raising for the coming year. (CorkO), Brendan O'Brien (AJAX). planned. The event at Raven's Rock on July 22nd Champion Una Creagh a £2000 Outstanding according to lOA juniors OflicerTed Lucey. each will go ahead, however. Sponspcrson grant to help with her training and province is requested to organise 3 training Women: competition programme. Awards were granted to events for juniors plus a fund raising event for Julie Cleary (3 ROC), Una Creagh (3ROC), Nuala GET ACTIVE, GET ALIVE 149 athletes from 24 different sports but this is Juniors. the first substantial grant to an oricntecr, a Higgins (FUCCO), Eileen Loughman (CNOC), "Get Active, Get Alive" is the current sport for all y All-Ireland League: The league, introduced Eadaoin Morrish (LeeO). campaign from the Sports Council to persuade recognition of Una's achievements - and even this year in all classes, is being co-ordinated by Reserves: Darina Cunnane (CorkO), Joanne couch potatoes to get up and out. Their colour more - of her potential. lOA technical Officer Scan Cotter. The events to Mein (NWOC). magazine is circulated to a large number of sports count arc the Irish Championships and the four centres. libraries. shopping centres and other Una's goals are to qualify again for the finals of The World Champs will consist of long, short and Provincial Championships with any 3 of the 5 the World Championships this year and to score events to score. groups and to anyone enquiring. The project is relay races. All the team members will run in two sponsored by Mars and is one of the fruits of points in the World Cup series next year. Her work as a researcher in Sports Science at John of the three disciplines except Una and Nuala y Sharon Crawford (W50?) has again been marathoner John Treacy's involvement in the who will run all three races. selected to run for the USA at the World Championships in Norway. So never give up This will be Eileen Loughman's twelfth hope ... v'tlcupoII BIGGEST RANGE - A.L.J.. THE LEADING BRANDS successive World Championships, a world record y Date for your diary: The date for the 1998 Irish uillo/pol' VALUE-FOR-MONEY - MANY RECENT REDUCTIONS unlikely to be beaten by anyone - unless she Championships h!IS been decided: it's a week ulho/pod BEST FOR QUALITY ••••• BEST FOR SERVICE ••••• makes it onto the team for Scotland in 1999, before normal, the last weekend in April, at UltlO/POI' WHERE THE FIRST LOYALTY IS TO THE CUSTOMER which has to be a distinct possibility. Slieve Gullion in south Armagh. The event is being run by LYO and the controller is Steven ulllaipoII LEADS WHERE OTHERS FOLLOW The Team Manager is Ronan Cleary and the Linton. Team Coach is Justin May. BEST SHOES· BEST COMPASSES BEST CLOTHING BEST EQUIPMENT y Ever wanted to try sumo? Well, now's your BOTAS TEMPO 127.95 MOSCOW IIC ,[II.ts Ul TAASPORT SUITS' [11.00 CONTROl CAADS • 100 C:U5 chance. A new orienteering group within LYO is v.s CONTROl. 142.95 MOSCOW liT ,[II.ts UlSPOAT MESH TOPS· [10.95 CONT. CJlROS • 'TYVEK tI.50 v.s FALCON 150.95 MOSCOW 2C t el7.n UlTFlASPOATCWTEAS (I.ts COOED CLIPPEAS' 10 tTl." ODDS & ENDS & ODDS starting up in the Armagh area, led by Freddie v-s PREMIUM 158.95 MOSCOW 2T t 0'.95 OlW"YOIUTERS [n.95 CONTROl ""'0 U.50 McCann, and it's called South Ulster & Mournes y.J FALCON DUDS' 102 _ 95 MOSCOW 3C ,[30.ts V.JCWTERS tl4.OS TR"'N'NO M"RKEA el.50 yGood to see that standards of literacy are being v-s PREMIUM DUOD' t04. 95 MOSCOW 3T ,U2.ts Ul TRASPORTL yeRAS [12.95 T.aAA INC. 2 PUNCHES t 12.t5 Orienteers: SUMO. And no cracks about having a v-s TWlSTEROUOD' 172.95 SllY" 7Nl n.tS RONHIlLLYCRAS [15.1, CASI030-MEM. W"TCHUI.ts kept up among the student population. What yen to go orienteering, please, they've heard JAl"S SPEEO U7 .. 95 SILY"3Nl [12.ts RONHILL T'AACKSTEns [".95 "NKLE T"PE U.IO & n.'5 about the t-shirts produced for the Irish Student JAW CH.<.MPION· £04.95 SILY" 2Nl " •. ts RONHIlL TREK [14.95 CIC"nOCLIPS U.50' n.7S them all ... N.D. TRAllOUSTER 239.95 SILV" 5 el5.H AONHILL RUN.GLOVES [1.50 A"IN VISOR [I.'" n.tS Championships at Clarabeg in Wicklow in FEll DANCER Cl"SSIC U 9. 95 SILV"5R , [44." UlSPORTSPEEOSTEAS [f 1.95 AUCKS"CK CIIAIA U4.1S y Jane Wall was one of three GEN runners who W.....SH P8 TRAINER £112.95 SILVA5JET § [4U' H·H"NSENLlF"we"A [T'.95 PETZL HE"DL"MP U4." March, though? They called the area WALSH PS TRAINER II 169.95 SILVA6A , [44.15 PEATEKSHORTS 0.95 INST"H"USET COMPU35.00 recently knocked more than an hour off the "Claraberg": a mysterious mountain in , Mel3' Studs • Chlldron'S SilOS appro •. 15% che.per t Fast needle §Soperlasl noodle Transyl vania, perhaps? record for running the Wicklow Way. We expect y Daphne Farnham (LYO). editor of the NIOA to have a full report in a future issue. Well done, _ For comprehensive catalogue and price lisf please send S.A.E. to Jane. Newsletter, Crossing Point. was a casualty at the • I17Htt7~ I. .,BRITAIN'S LEADING SUPPLIER recent Lcinster Championships at Powerscourt. y No Sec's. please: LYO have got themselves a U ,Ia/pOI. OF ORIENTEERING KIT Daphne fell and broke her leg and was brought in new Secretary to replace the irreplaceable Alan ~'PJ. @ ntE ORI""'ERS' SHOP, 4 ST MARY'S STREET, NEWPORT, SHROPSHIRE, TFIO 7AB by the Dublin Mountain rescue team who were in Gartside: he's Geoff Somerville, 6 The Hill, vitla/poll Phone: 01952813918 Fax: 01952825320 attendance. I'm sure it made their day, though it Queensway, Derryiaghy BT 17 9EY (08-01232- 612284). Alan is staying on as club Chairman and 4 The Irish Orienleer The Irish Ol'iellleel' 5 Moore's University in Liverpool means that she M21 Bill Edwards, John Feehan, Steven MI4 David Healy GEN has excellent back-up in trerns of access to Linton, James Logue, Marcus Pinker, MI6 RoryFinlay FermO research on running and other sports-related WORLD CUP 98 (Brendan O'Brien) MI8 CheFinlay FermO areas and her work allows her sufficient The preparations for the 1998 World Cup races in W21 Julie Cleary, Una Creagh, Darina M20 Ray Holohan CNOC flexibility to take advantage of training camps the Killarney area arc progressing. A recent visit Cunnane, Nuala Higgins, Eadaoin M21E Sleven Linton NWOC and other opportunities. by the 10F Controller, Oyvind Holt from Morrish, (Nina Phillips) M21L Hugh McLindon 3ROC Norway, went. well and a grant of £10,000 has M35 Brian Corbell, Aonghus OCIt!irigh, M2lS Gareth Evans CNOC She has been orienteering since she was in her been received from SPOrts Minister Bernard Colm O'Halloran, Colm Rothery, M35 Ronnie Patterson FennO Allen. early teens, in common with most of her family, (Padraig Higgins) M40 Denis Reidy AJAX and attributes much of her success (particularly The event centre has been confirmed as the Glen W35 Eileen Loughman, Sheila Muckian, M45 Sean Cotter BOC ner good performance in WOC 95 in Germany) Eagles Hotel, Killarney and the events are Mary Healy, Susie Carson, (Liz M50 Ernie Wilson LVO to her coach, Justin May. One of her reported to be in the Glenflesk and Killarney Deane.) M55 Paddy Lalor CNOC achievements was to win last year's British areas. M60 Maxwell Reed FermO Championships and she finished 3rd in the Irish Veterans: M65 Norman Ervine LVO Intermediate Cross-country Championships this The programme is for the Qualification race to be M40 Justin May, lain Rochford (Kevin on Friday 22nd May 1998, the Classic distance year. In her spare rime (i.e. when not O'Dwyer) WIO Erinna Foley-Fisher MNAV Final on Saturday 23rd May and the Relay on orienteering) Una runs cross country, fell and W40 Ruth Lynam, Ann Savage, (Heather WI2 Amy Houlihan CorkO Monday 25th May. The event will be combined road races and takes part in mountain bike races Majury) WI4 Sheila Nowlan 3ROC and duathlons. with the Shamrock O-Ringen next year, using the M45 Sean McSweeney, Bill Simpson, (Pal WI6 Caroline Dennehy BOC same maps but not the same courses. Healy) WI8 Clare O'Connor CorkO As her grant nomination says, "Una has proven W45 Monica Nowlan. Teresa Finlay, (Maria W20 Toni O'Donovan CorkO The full schedule for the 1998 World Cup series herself to be by far and away the best oricnteer Pinker). W21E Nina Phillips 3ROC is: that Ireland has ever produced. Her potential M50 Scan Coller. Bernard Creedon, (Ernie W21L Heather Ervine LVO Round I 22-25 May Killarney would seem to be limited only by the amount of Wilson). W21S Ruth Blair NWOC training and competition experience that she can W50 Jean O'Neill, Maire Walsh, (Carmel W21N Annemaric Lucey BOC gain abroad and a place amongst the top 25 in the SHI, VHI TEAMS NAMED Feehan). W40 Mary Healy GEN world is well within her capacity". The Senior and Veteran Home International M55 Ted Feehan, Paget McCormack (Alan W45 Monica Nowlan 3ROC teams have been chosen for this year's events. Shaw) W50 Jean O'Neill FIN Congratulations, Una, and good luck in Norway! Unfortunately for us the two events are on the W55 Clare Nuttall, Maura Higgins, (Marie W55 Maura Higgins SET same weekend, reducing the number of people 0' Sullivan). W60 Diana Large GEN (While Una's grant is very welcome, it's available to take part in each. The Senior event is M60 Maxwell Reed, Noel Bogle, (Frank interesting to see how much other outstanding being run by 3ROC at Carlingford and the McCormack). There is one amendment 10 the published results: sportspeople got. From the total fund of £520,000 Veteran at the Twin Peaks badge event in England W60 Diana Large, Faith White, (Marie M55 David Hogg (NWOC) should have had a 23 athletes got grants of £7,500 or more. Sonia run by Manchester & District OC, both events on 0' Sullivan). time of 92.08, not 132.08, still placing him 4th O'Sullivan and Michelle Smith £20,000 each; September 13/14th. but improving his national ranking significantly. runner Catherina McKiernan £ 15,000 and CONNACHT CHAMPIONS 97 canoeist Ian Wiley £15,000.) 1998 WORLD MASTERS' GAMES The M35 dream team of Rothery, 0' Halloran, Unfortunately, no report has been received on the The 1998 Nike World Masters' Games (for the O'Cleirigh and Corbell will be a force to contend Connacht Championships at Manorhamilton last over 30's) is in Portland, Oregon from August 9- LEINSTERAGM with, as will the M40's Rochford and May. Ar February. Word of mouth from competitors 22 1998. 25 different events will see 25,000 least we should have full teams participating, suggested that there were problems with land The Leinster Orienteering Council had their athletes from over 100 countries taking part - and with a view to defeating the Welsh overall ... and access during the competition (i.e. competitors AGM and league prizegiving after the event at the taking some Sassenach and Scottish scalps 1M - orienteering is included. Curragh on June 17th. GEN's Andrew being chased by farmers erc.) and the one written who knows? report 1 have seen said that the event "could be O'Mullane stays on as Chairman, 3ROC's Vera The orienteering competitions are scheduled for Murtagh as Secretary and CNOC's John described charitably as amateurish", if I Seniors: (first reserves in brackets) remember correctly. Nevertheless, here are the lOth, l lth, 131h and 141hAugust and are for the Colclough as Treasurer. The other officers are M20- Conor Barry, Allan Bogle, Ian winners: M/W35 and older classes. Monica Nowlan 3ROC (Juniors), Damien Cashin Lockington, (Che Finlay,) AJAX (Technical), Tom O'Gorman CNOC Details from 1998 Nike World Masters' Games, W20- Ruth Hollinger, Joanne Mein, Toni MIO Seamus 0' Boyle CNOC (Fixtures), Alan Ayling DUO (Development). O'Donovan, (Nora Feehan,) 55 SW Yamhill St., s«. 300, Portland, OR Mapping is unconfirmed and PRO is vacant. M12 Thomas COller BOC 6 V,e Irish Qrieltfeer rhe Irish Oriellleer 7 97204-9650, USA. important for the CISM squad. Banned Substance ... There are no Club membership fees. Entering an Forget Nike and Reebok - he's got VETS' WORLD CUP 97 GENNews event as a DFO member entitles you to members endorsement deals with Merck and Glaxo. reduced entry fees. You simply write DFO, or The Veterans' World Cup. now an annual event, We sian with heartiest congratulations to three takes place at Camp Ripley in Minnesota at the club members: Jane Walt, Brian Byrne and DFO as a prefix to a unit or formation name (e.g. (Thanks to Douglas Barry of the Irish Mountain Running Association). end of September. Initially several orienrecrs Graham Porter who completed the Wicklow Way DFO -13 Inf Bn, DFO - E Comd) on your control from Ireland were planning to go, but few if any from Marley Park to Clonegal in a record time of card, and you are a member! The affiliation fee are expected 10 travel now. There was a 20 hours 30 minutes on Saturday 315t May to the lOA has been paid by t~e Defence Forces Connacht Region News reasonable party at the last VWC in Spain at despite the brilliant sunshine which led to very Athletic Association. Easter 1996. tiring conditions during the day. This was the At the recent All Army FCA Orienteering FCA personnel to compete at CISM? CrSM X- culmination of 6 months planning and training. Championships held in Glendalough on Sun I I th country is to be held in Ireland in 1998. Possibly They were encouraged along the way by an May Connacht Orieruecrs running for 19Bn MICHAEL RUSSELL 50% of the team will comprise of FCA personnel, enthusiastic group of oricnteers, hill runners and (Roscommon/Sligo), 2413n (Donegal) and 258n His friends in orienteering were shocked and so how long more until FCA compete for CISM runners who provided moral support, much (Galway) won a good share of the prizes and saddened to hear that Michael Russell passed orienteering places? needed water and lots of cheers. It was a tired bUI brought the trophy for the best Command back to away on 26th April last. A faithful member of Lee - Aonghus 6Clcirigh very happy band who celebrated in Clonegal that the west for the second year in succession. Orientcers and before that one of the early night, 80 miles being a long way to run, jog and members of Munster Oricnreers, he was always Cpl Conor Kingston WEGO won the novice walk for II pint!! Personally I'll stick to light The Top 15 Signs An Athlete is competition and helped his ready and willing to help al events or to survey individual green. ream of Pte Anthony Cloonan, Pte Tarpey, Pte areas, but above all, he loved to get out and run. Using a Banned Substance Though he seldom figured among the winners, 15 Get's "psyched" before each competition by Byrne and Pte Rory Osborne all from Congratulations also to our Irish champions Paul WEGO 10 victory in the novice team this did not in the least affect his enjoyment of the banging his head against a locker, although Nolan M21 L, Mary Healy W40, David Quinn sport. he's on the chess team. competition. The runners up here were a team M45S, Diana Large W60 and commiserations 10 A very competent treasurer of LeeO for many 14 Her javelin was shot down by jet fighters. fr0111 the 7th Inf Bn in Dublin trained by Lt David Healy who lost out by 9 seconds in M 14A Damien Cashin AJAX. years, he never shirked the more menial jobs 13 Killcd two spectators and a line judge with but not as close as the M21E linish. (Has there The novice individual women was Pte Farrell involved in running a club. He shared with his his forehand lob at this year's French Open. ever been a dead heal in orienteering? - (yes: from the 19Bn and she brought her wife a great love of drama and his liking for the 12 Although a sprinter, he won both the Indy M2l A at IOC '85 at least - Ed) outdoors and the countryside led him to study 500 and the Preakness. team of Pte M. O'Connor, Pte Boylan, Pte Our Lcinster Champions are Mary, Susan and archaeology and geology. He was a most sincere II Swimmer's refusal to trim beard and wax Mulrcnnan and Pte J. O'Connor to victory David Hcaly, Andrea and Paget McCormack. and gentle person. Our sympathies go to Peggy chest costs her valuable seconds in the 100 with the runner up spot going to 9th Inf Bn from David Quinn, Diana Large .and Alan Bell: well and the family. metre freestyle. the Curragh Comd. done to all of you. Particular congratulations to M. T. 6hUigfn. 10 llis red and yellow jersey reads, "Track The winning team in the Intermediate wornens Diana who celebrated her 60lh birthday in April Cartel de Colombia." competition was the 21st Inf Bn from and is having a very successful orienteering year. 9 Absent-mindedly shows up at starting Bray but the Individual competition was won by Mairfn Morrish List of upcoming G E N events and contenders blocks with syringe dangling from arm. Cpl Martin from the 24Bn in Donegal and she in the enclosed Genology. Check if your name is Sadly, Mair(n Morrish of Lee Orierueers also g Remainder of high jump event postponed helped her team of Pte Hewlu, Cpl McCausland. on it and if it's not Contact me and I will point you died just before the Shamrock O-Ringen. MKilliney Hill on 14th September - again Lcinstcr were lucky 10 have found clubs to (a converted coach) for administration and the Relays: For teams of four. please offer to help if you can. run the event, lucky to find a controller in Trina place was taken over by oricntcers for the day. Women: Congratulations to the members of Ajax Cleary and lucky to find an area, given the Colm Rothery's fitness stood him in good widespread apathy and burnout among orienteers Leg 1,2: 3.7 km/60 m climb/30 min who won prizes at the IOC97, and at the IOC stead, covering the 12 km/500 In course in 89.32 Leg 3: 4.7 kml80 rn elimb/40 min Relays on the Curragh the following day. Ajax in the province, and AJAX and GEN did a good (sub 7.5 minute/km) and enough remained for Leg 4: 6.4 km/50 m climb/50 min were victorious in the mens Elite sections on both job on the Individual race. Unfortunately it him to bring AJAX in to win the Relays the next Men: days with Colm Rothery winning the individual wasn't a new map, let alone a new area, but the day at the Curragh. Second placed Cohn Leg J -2:9,4 kml400 m climb/65 min race, and the Ajax team of Brendan O'Brien, competition was challenging nonetheless. O'Halloran was clearly suffering on the second Leg 3-4:7,0 kml290 m climb/45 min Martin Flynn and Colm Rothery snatching Glendalough had been used for major events as day when he was more than 4 minutes behind victory in a thrillling relay race. far back as 1976 and had been the venue for the Rothery on the (comparatively) flat Curragh. Una Thomas Callery, who has been at several WOC's A number of members were spoucd at the 1985 Irish Championships as well as the 1987 Creagh ran an excellent race, leaving the other to hold the flag and support the team, can't go this Comeragh Mountain Marathon in May, Damien CISM Relay and last year's Leinstcr Irish Team members trailing in her wake with a 9 year. so an alternative Chief Supporter is Cashin and Brendan O'Brien being the guilty Championships, but it stiJI remains a testing area minute lead over Nuala Higgins and the required! parries, and by all aCCOUnLSthere will be even and one which hasn't been overused. Once, we remarkable Eileen Loughman a further 54 more taking parr in the Moumes in September. used to thing it was technically very di fficulr, but seconds adrift. Una again ran a great race at the This time of the year training takes place at having run amid the COntours of West Cork for Relays, bringing the 3ROC women's' team in to the Tuesday evening orienteering league, and the past ten years or so, Glendalough is win their class for the ninth time in the past ten also at the Wednesday hill running league, so we navigationally quite tame. It's no stranger to years. hope to see some of you there. close finishers, though: while Colrn Rothery had Finally it is the time of year for holidays and the advantage this time and won the Elite course The Relays were a Slightly different story. such like, so if you are heading away or if you are by the smallest of margins, his brother Eoin had a staying around, have a great time during the dead heat with Brian Corbett in 1985 for the There was a good entry, with the results summer and hopefully we will see you all either Men's' course. This year the first four men featuring 86 teams, and the Curragh is a good at the summer events or in September when the finished within 73 seconds, which is close by area for a relay, fast and with plenty of features. season slowly begins to wind up again. Irish standards. Route choice was largely absent, though, and If you are on the orienteering super highway, Planner Martin Flynn chose to start high in visibility (both of runners and of control flags) please let us know ...Mail Brendan O'Brien at the forest on the west side of the Derrybawn reduced the navigation required. The terrain and "Brendan.O' [email protected]" ridge, bringing the longer courses into the open courses suited those still able to run after for most of their length before diving into the Glendalough, but the halt and the lame, the tired /4 The Irish Orienreer V,e Irish Orienteer 15 W45S Frances O'Neill SET Results: - INDIVIDUAL and those who only walk anyway must have for the less fit runners; the 8 km Women's course, W208 Undo Ryan WEGO M21E W18B K. O'Connell BOC found the Curragh Plains, stretching to the the 7 krn medium ad-hoc: these are runs that will 89.32 1 Calm Rothery AJAX W16B Collette Geary svoc horizon, a depressing sight. go down in history with the 1988 Continental LeeO 89.33 2 Calm O·Halloran W148 June O·Nelll CNOC NWOC 90.34 The AJAX team of Brendan O'Brien, Cup relays at the Dcvil's Glen (the courses were 3 Steven Unton W128 LGlbson FermO BlIIEdwards CorkO 93.53 Martin Flynn and Colrn Rothery won the Premier half as long again as the planner thought because 4 5 Marcus Pinker CorkO 93.53 class by a scam 7 seconds from the Former the map was I: 15,000 not I: I 0,000 scale). RELAYS UCCO team of John Casey, John Feehan and Maybe that explains why the organisers were so W21E Premier 70.18 AJAX (B.O·Brien, M. Flynn. C. Rothery 138.26 Colin 0' Halloran with the newly formed DFO reluctant to reveal thc course lengths? Perhaps 1 UnoCreogh 3ROC 2 Nuala Higgins FUCCO 79.45 WOpen (Defence Forces Orienteers) learn of Denis the area south-east of the road would have been 3ROC (U. Creagh, U. Coghlan. J. Cleary) 177.57 3 Eileen Loughman CNOC 80.39 Reidy, Padraig Higgins and Aonghus OClcirigh sufficient? Joanne Mein NWOC 81.44 Open 40+ 4 LVO(W. Hollingec C. Henderson. 8. Simpson) 164.2 third. The women's Open was a one horse race 5 Julie Cleary 3ROC 83.04 W40+ with I1rSI leg runner Una Creagh handing over to All in all, though, it was a good weekend's 3ROC (M. Nowlan. M. Walsh, A. nl Shuilleabhaln) MIOA Padraig O'Brlen BOC newcomer Una Coghlan with an 8 minute lead orienteering. It's lime to start looking forward to M12A C. Foley-Fisher MNAV 132.00 from Eileen Loughman although the Cork 0 IOC '98 at Slieve Gullion in Co. Armagh on the M14A Niall Walsh 3ROC Open 18- CorkO(J. Hurley, J. oconocno« R. Murphy)162.30 team of Darina Cunnane and Faye Pinker last weekend in April. M16A Jonathon Lucey BOC M 18A Allan Bogle NWOC W18- CorkO (C. O'Connor. A. Austin, F.Austin) 212.56 managed to whittle it down to 3 minutes after leg M20A Conor Barry CorkO 2. Julie Cleary drew clear again 10 finish with an Postscript: M21L Paul Nolan GEN Open 50+ CorkO(B. Pinker.8. occoocc B. Creedan)102.49 II minute margin from Cork with CNOC, last John Maguire of AJAX writes: M21S AlanAyllng DUO M35L Michael Burton BlgO Open 14- year's winners third after a very commendable "Following the Irish Orienteering NWOC(B. Fulton, R.Wheeldon, B. Purcell) 198.49 M40L John McCullough 3ROC run from W 14 Niamh O'Boyle on the second leg. Championships on the 3rd of May this M40S Anthony McGonigle NWOC W14- 80C (S.O·MAhony. S.Lucey, N. Walsh) 178.15 Heavy showers during the third legs put a damper year, I got a phone eall from a disgruntled M45L Se6n McSweeney SO M45S David Quinn GEN Ad Hoc club: on the proceedings and made one wonder-where competitor. Since I wasn't at home at the time, BVOC (P.Donovan, J, Donovan. P.Feehan)129.49 M50L Bernard Creedon CorkO all the club tents are these days (not to mention the task fell to my answering machine to record M55L Ted Feehan BVOC Results of Connacht League event, the Army ones). his words for posterity. When I eventually M55S Brion Hollinshead 3ROC Knockbarron. Co. Offaly, 20th April The new map was another unusual responded to the little blinking red light, I heard M60L Llam Convery 3ROC M65L Fred Calnan CorkO 1997, Midland Navigators. production. The first colour map of the Curragh the following message being relayed to me in a back in the '70's was printed on yellow paper to deep male voice: Wl0A Erlnno Foley-Fisher MNAV Brown course 6.5 km/16 controls denote open ground. this one showed the open W12A Zara Stevenson NWOC C.Cregg 53.12 55.25 WI4A Nlamh Morrissey SO K. O'Brien FWAR ground as while, furze as a muddy green and the -, All, hello? Hello. I'm ringing to lodge a 57.34 W16A AislinnAustln CorkO E. Niland AJAX M50 forest as different shades of green. Power lines complaint in relation to the Irish Orienteering Wl8A Clore O'Connor CorkO z. Foley-Fisher MNAV M16 66.50 70.37 have been added but my own feeling was that the Championships which were held this past W20A Nora Feehan BVOC A. Tucker M35 FWAR M21 79.4B survey was 11 bit sketchy. Again, we were lucky weekend. I just wanted to say that at the start, I W21L Sheila Mucklan CorkO T. McDonagh W35L Helen Errington LOK B.Cryan 3ROC M35 80,14 uiat CNOC decided to take on the event and no saw a competitor [rom a well known Cork based W40L Mary Healy GEN T.Talbot 7FAR 101.01 doubt the competitors were grateful that they did, club with a map oJ the area. This was prior to W40S Mory Austin CorkO F.Swift FWAR M45 102.12 109.21 otherwise there wouldn't have been an Irish them running. / hope that some action will be W45L Monico Nowlan 3ROC W.Niall 7FAR SET Relay Championships, but perhaps it's time we taken 011 this matter: Thank YOII.' W45S Frances O'Neill W50L Jean O·NelII FIN Blue course 5.5 km/14 controls started to learn from the mistakes of others rather 74.28 W55L Clore Nuttan LeeO M.Dooley CNOC M60 than simply replicating them. Once again, despite And that was il. No name, no phone W60L Diona Lorge GEN l. NBuller CNOC W1B 75.01 83.37 Pat Healy's valiant efforts with a megaphone, the number, no contact address, no box reference W65L Marie O'Sullivan LeeO D. BuHer CNOC M50 T. Keegan 3ROC 97.46 progress of the race was difficult to follow and number, nada. So anyway, I'd like to use the 98.40 Bond Sclasses: P. Dunne WEGO M40 the results format didn't help much either. forum of the TIO to M21S Alan Ayling DUO F.O'Braoin GRTCO 108.46 let this competitor know that the Lcinster M40S Anthony McGonigle NWOC D.OSBORNE MP3 The planner has yet to be found who dares Championships were held on this same map in M455 David Quinn GEN M55S Brion Hollinshead 3ROC LIGHTGREENCOURSE3.5 KM/l 0 CONTROLS to make relays short enough. I say this as planner 1996 and that as such the map was freely M20B A.O·Donnell AAS N. FOLEY-FISHER MNAV M16 43.00 of Leinster Relays and Irish Championships available to anyone who wanted to expend the M18B C. McKenna AAS D.TORPEY WEDGO 48.03 relays myself, but the fact is that relays are effort to go after it. In fact, I'm pretty sure thai M14B ThomasO'Grady BOC J. MCDOWEll 50.34 BOC R.WOOLLEn 62.00 virtually always too long. This year, with the fast there was more than this 'one competitor from a M 128 Wayne 8rennan M I OB Ruolri Short CNOC N. FOlEY-FISHER MNAV M45 63.24 terrain of the open plains of the Curragh, it was well known Cork based club' with a map prior to G. CLARKE MNAV 64.18 reasonable to expect the courses to be a bit longer the event." W215 Ailbhe Creedon CorkO Continued on page 27 W40S Mary Austin CorkO than usual, but 9 km for the Premier is a bit much The Irjsh Orienteer 17 16 V,e Irish Orienteer 8Lt)\..Ie ~(/).• ex: ,...::J wO ~ ~z..JI- 00 (/)0 ...;,

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1986 CURRAGH AJAX GEN AJAX IRISH SENIOR RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS (1975 -1997) Slieve Croob P. Healy P. Kernen £>. Loughman D. ni Challanain W. Young E. Rothery C. Bonar-LAw T.Horan A.O·Cleirigh W. McAuliffe M Thornhill O. Cooke Tabulated results - Ist and 2nd Irish club teams - men and women. 1987 CURRAGH AJAX GEN 3ROC GlengarritT P. Farrelly Thank-you to everyone who supplied me with the information below. I requested data from P Healy. P. Gargan E. Loughman I.. Hollenstein W. Young P. Kernan M.Henly U. Creagh WYoung. B Corbett, E Loughman. C Nuttall. J McCullough. B Creedon. FRyan, FWhite, P A.O'Cleirigh E. Rothery M.TIlornhili S. Clarke McCormack. M Nowlan. If anyone else can fill-in the gaps let me know, and I'll submit any updates 1988 CURRAGH to the next issue of TIO. - Aonghus OClcirigh. 3ROC 3ROc CORK 0 Lough Key P. Farrelly J. McCullough U. Creagh M. Curran W. Young V. Joyce R.OurgcS$ R. Whelan MEN - lSI team MEN - 2nd team WOMEN-lSI WOMEN_2nd YEAR & VENUE A.O'Cleirigh A. Tyner S. Clarke E. Deane

1975 CURRAGH IRISH ORIENTEERS ? ? 1989 CORK 0 CURRAGH 3ROC AJAX Kilmurrav P.Nash P. McCormack Rockrnarshalt B.Corbell P. Healy U. Crengh D. ni Chaltanain P. Henly E. Rorhery ? O. Edwards W. Young M. MacPherson D. Lewis W.Young N. Rice? L.O'Orien A.O'Cleirigh J. Cleary E. Deane

1976 IRISH ORIENTEERS IRISH ORtr:.NTEERS IRISH ORIENTEERS IRISH ORIENTEERS 1990 NWOC CURRAGH 3RQC CORK 0 Slrfllllllwl.l' T. McCormAck R. Garrell M.Turicy W. Delaney Billcvcnagh P.James W.Young U. Creagh R. Whelan E. Rothery I'. Flnnngnn E. Loughman B. Flanagan P.O'Harn P. Henly M. McPherson D. Cunnane N. Rice D.O'Cnllaghan M. Wnlsh M.ll10rnhil1: J. Logue iI.O·Cleirigh J. Cleary E. Denno

1977 CURRAOI-I 7 OEN 1 1991 NWOc svoc 3ROC AJAX 1-/(l1I.l'lVllotiGlell W. Young W. Delancy Ros.l/lllrehid 1'.O·Harn J. Feehan U. Creagh D. nl Chnllanani Gi Byme D. Large 1'. James D. Ryan M, Mncl'hcrson O. Cooke P. Healy E. Loughman J. Logue S. McSweeney J. Cleary T. Horan

1978 N/A N/A N/A N/A 1992 NWOC CORK 0 JROC ~ROC Kilcornun S. Linton B. Corbell U. Creagh H. Creagh AJAX 3ROC MUNSTER ORIENTEERS 1979 Quaoc P.O'Hara B. Edwards M. Macl'hcrson K. Convery 1>10),(/0111108"' D.O'Caliaghan J McCullough C. Nuunll A. Smillie J. Logue l..O'Srien J. Cleary E. Glanville E. Rothery J. May P. McGoldrick A.Gault H. King W. McAuliffe R. Cleary M.Collison 1993 AJAX CNOC 3ROC AJAX Foxt.fRo,·k C. Rothery B. Delancy U. Creagh D. IIi Challanain N/A N/A N/A 1980 N/A I'. Kernan P. Healy K. Convery T Horan I. ROChford A.O'Cleirigh J. Cleary J. O'Brien 1981 CURRAGH LYO GEN 3ROC Camolin W.Young C. Majury E. Loughman B. Flanagan 1994 CORKO AJAX 3ROC CNOC P. Healy E. Wilson M.TIlornhill M. Walsh Tilt Burren O. Corbell C. Rothery U. Creagh E. Loughman A.O'Cleirigh B. Simpson W. Delaney S.CAwley B. Edwards l Rochford M. MacPherson C. BUller M. Pinker P. Kernan J. Cleary R, Lynam 1982 NWOC 3ROC GEN LYO E. Loughman H. Majury 1995 Gonnamoyagt: M. James J. McCullough CORK 0 NWOC 3ROC LEEO A.Savage R. Kjdd J. May D.Large Ros an Chru 113 tun B. Corbell J. Logue U. Creagh C. Nuuall P. James P. Kernan M. Thornhille H. Feherty M. Pink".r C. Reid M. Nowlan B. Higgins B. Edwards S. Linton J. Cleary E. Morrish 1983 CURRAGH 3ROC SETANTA AJAX C. Murtagh O.Cooke 1996 Ballyhourigan W.Young J. McCullough rucco AJAX CNOC 3ROC P. Farrelly J.May E. Flegg T, Horan Portumna R. Morrish M. Flynn E. Loughman N. Phillips R. Whi,e D. IIiChallanain P. Healy R. Cleary J. Feehan B. O'Brien M. Dooley M.Nowlnn Ci O'Hallora» C. Rothery R. Lyman E. Glanvllle 1984 CURRAGH NWOc AJAX GEN 1997 Killary W.Young A.Lewis 1'. Horan E. Loughman AJAX PUCCO 3ROC CORKO ClIl'ragh P. Farrelly M.Jnmes O. Cooke D. Large H.O'Ol'ien J. casey U.Cl'ClIgh D. Cunnane P. Healy ('.James D. ni Challanain M.Thomhill M. Flynn J. Feehan U. Coghla» r. Pinker C. Rothery C. O'Halloran J. Cleary T.O'Oono\'an. 1985 AJAX NWOC GEN LYO Hollywood P.O·Brien S. Linton E. Loughman A. Savage R. Bryson D.Olair C. Boner-Law H.Johnston E. Rothery I'.hmes C. Boner-Law T. Horan

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LEINSTER running. An injured Nina Phillips was the only entrant in W21 E and there were just 4 in M21 E THE CAPPANALEA CHAMPIONSHIPS 97 where Brendan Delaney narrowly defeated John NATlONAL ADVENTURE MARATHON Casey. Perhaps it was the time of year, after the St -7th September 1997 Djouce Woods & Powerscourt, Co. Irish Championships, the approach of exam time or apathy. but the turn out was very poor: just 220 Once again Cappanalea OEC is running the successful National Adventure Marathon. This Wicklow. competitors, half the number who took part in the gruelling "Outdoor Team Challenge" will take place on the first weekend of September '97 in Co. 24th May 1997. Leinster Champs the last time Setanta ran the Kerry's Outdoor Wilderness. event at Mullaghmeen in Co. Westmeath some The format of the competition will involve a team event. with each team participating in 9 Stages, hat a setting: Powerscourt years ago. One would think that with Dublin only covering approximately 50 miles over the full three day weekend. Teams will be made up of four deerpark, the waterfall tumbling about IS miles away and a catchment area of members, which may compete in one of three categories :- W down in the background, the perhaps 1.5 million people that there would be Females only; Males only and Mixed Teams more than 220 of them prepared to take part. Sti II, beech forest and darker conifers resplendent Unlike relay events, all team members must compete in all stages. There will be strict cut off times that's their loss, although maybe orienteering's in their spring foliage, sun splitting the for completing each stage, so teams must work hard to throughout the event. loss too. stones: I have never seen such a site for an The 9 scheduled stages will demand a strong commitment to :- assembly area and finish. To think that Congratulations are due to Setanta Teamwork; Navigation and Prolonged Endurance / Stamina and an ability to work in a remote Leinster's orienteers have been travelling Oricntccrs for this excellent event, but it must be wilderness environment. Activities will include night navigation; hill running; water sports; further afield to mediocre forests in asked: what is wrong ihar numbers arc falling? cycling; orienteering and initiative exercises. All team members must have II good general Wicklow when this jewel was on their On a day and a location like this, how could sporting aptitude and have confidence on water. Beyond two team members having good map- doorstep seems unbclieveable, but it's true. anyone fail to be envigoratcd by orienteering? reading and navigational skills - no further specialist skills arc required. Surveyor Barry Dalby, cartographer Pat Healy The all inclusive cost per team is £320 for the weekend. This fee covers :- and organisers Setanta Oricnteers produced a leinster Chompionshlps 1997 Accommodation (full board); Event Transport; Specialist Equipment; Event Materials and map and an event to be proud or. The variety or Ml0 SeomusO'Boyie CNOC WIO Cooimhe Coshin AJAX Insurance the area, from open mounyain through deciduous M 12 Dovld Nliond AJAX forest to coniferous plantation and parkland was M 14 Dovld Heoly GEN To ensure your team's place, a deposit of £50 and the completed Booking Form must be received refreshing. Someone remarked at the finish that it M16 Dorren Burke CorkO by Cappanalea DEC, Oulagh West, Caragh Lake, Killorglin, Co. Kerry before the 01/08/'97. The M18 GerordBuller 3ROC organisers reserve the right to vet all applicants. was like going back twenty years to when there M20 Woyne McDonoid AJAX were mature runnable forests in Wicklow, before M21E Brendon Deloney CNOC the clear felling started to decimate the available M21L Potrlck Feehon BVOC 1997 IRISHMOUNTAIN RUNNING ASSOCIATION RACES SET orienteering areas. M35 L. Quinn M40 Tim Morrissey SO 02/08/97 Mongerton 9.7km/70 Imetres climb 2.30pm Mongerton Cor Park. Killorney M45 Se6n McSweeney SO 06/08/97 Kippure 9.7/274 7.30 Feotherbed ROOd.Co. Dublin Planner Dave Weston got the best out of M50 Se6n Cotter BOC 16/08/97 WORLD TROPHYTRIAL 12.3/8IXJ 2.30 Co. Wicklow - To be confirmed the area, starting high ncar the former Paddock M55 Moxwell Reed FermO 20/08/97 Sugor1oof Reloy 1.9/183 7.30 Colory Cor Pork. on Roundwood Rood. M60 Fronk McCormock CNOC Pond which disppeared after Hurricane Charlie 24/08/97 Glenmocnoss 20.911 t 13 2.301/2 mile Lorogh. Co. Wlcklow. on Solly Gop Rd. M65 Fred Colnon CorkO 07/09/97 WORLDTROPHYINT Mole Stovonice. Uplce. Czech Republic and taking the runners out onto the slopes of 28/09/97 Dublin Peoks 11.3/410 2.30 llcknock Cor Pork, nr Sondvtord. Co. Dublin. Djouee and the upper Dargle, across above the W12 Amy Houlihon CorkO 05/10/97 Moonbone 2.30 Bollyknockon. BleSSingtontokes, Co. Wlcklow waterfall (the highest in these islands) through W14 S. Lucey BOC 26/10/97 Scolp 6.4/244 12.00Dublin Sport Hotel. Kilternon. Co. Dublin. W16 Louro Cotter BOC 15/11/97 POWERSCOURTRIDGE 13.7/960 12.00Crone Wood Cor Pork. Giencree. Co. Wicklow some delightful but steep beech forest (like W18 Aislinn Austin CorkO 16/11/97 Three Rock Dosh 4.8/198 12.00Ticknock Cor Pork. nr Sondy1ord. Co. Dublin. Mullaghmeen on its side) back into the W21E Nino Phillips 3ROC 14/12/97 Howth4.8 183 12.00GAA Club. Dungriffin Rd.. How1h, Co. Dublin coniferous forest and down to finish near the base W21L Heother Ervine LVO 27112/97 Christmas Flosh 2.4/191 12.00Strond Hotel, Broy Promenode. Broy, Co. Wicklow. W35 E.Quinn SET of the waterfall. W40 MoryHeoly GEN W45 Monico Nowlon 3ROC For more information contact IMRA. c/o Douglas Borry (01-2868180). e-mail: While not over technical, it was an W50 MoireWolsh 3ROC [email protected] or visit their Web Site at http://shaw.lol.ie/-imra/index.html for details of interesting area, the first new orienteering area in W55 Clore Nuttoll LeeO mountain races in Ireland and elsewhere and maybe even orienteering fixtures in W60 Diono Lorge GEN Leinster since Carlingford in 1983 and the first in Ireland. Wicklow for many years. An unfortunate clash with the Scottish Championships (the final World And remember: the IMRA Government Warning: Championships selection race for the Irish Mountain running can seriously improve your health! 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Coaching News sheet lOA Coaching Award Scheme The Coach: Question: The following are the requirements for National Coaching Development Programme. Outline suitable training exercises to coach each the Level 4 - Senior Coach Award: Role definition and liaison functions. Personal of the following: a) Route choice b) Compass and professional development. Communications and pacing c) Relocation LEVEL FOUR - SENIOR COACH and conflict resolution. Ethics. Sports psychology for coaches. Answer: Aim: COACHING a) Route choice To provide coaches with the ability to develop Assessment The aim is to teach and encourage route choice participants up to the highest level of (a) for practical assessment purposes the CORNER decisions "Which way shall I go?", "What shall I International competition as appropriate. candidate will be expected to be able to follow?" and to demonstrate that the route organise and lead a two day course for Regional between two points is not always a straight line. Duration: coaches or for National Squad members. A Frank Ryan lOA Coaching Oflicer One year full lime or 2 to 4 years task based. critical assessment of his/her ability will be made Prepare a master map with two or three routes to this end since a vital 1. Courses for Coaches options between controls. With younger pupils Entry Requiremenrs: proportion of the Senior Coach's work will be in Action plan for the coming year is to progress the keep the choice to paths and tracks. Set course A candidate must: organising coach qualification, educational and coaching award scheme by encouraging those out in terrain. Prepare control description sheet. (a) be over21. personal performance courses in an effective who have completed coaching courses to With most groups it is beneficial to look at the (b) be a qualified and experienced Level 3 manner at all levels. complete the remainder of their requirements course and make the choice indoors first. Regional Coach, with a thorough grasp of the before the end of 1997 and invite selected people Students complete the course in pairs - each knowledge and principles covered by the Level 3 (b) for the written or oral examination the to progress to level 3 by auending a level 3 course taking a different route between controls and Award Level and proven competence in applying candidate may choose to be assessed on early in 1998. A level one course will be run waiting for each other at controls. them. competency within his/her particular field of before the end of the year subject to demand for (c) be a very experienced competitive oricntcer, expertise. In addition, a wide ranging potential coaches who have not yet all ended a b) Compass and Pacing (Protractor Compass) examination of all aspects of orienteering wi II be course. Coaching Award Certi ficates were Select an area with good visibility. Put out Methodology: made with particular emphasis on coaching presented at AGM to 25 persons who had coloured tape from a central point. Take bearings Advanced leadership skills wi II be developed and methods, e.g. O-techniques, fitness training, the completed all their requirements. and measure dismnce to feature from the end of the autonomy and adaptability of coaches will be planning of individual and squad training each taped route. Hang controls and punches. further developed. programmes, the psychology of orienteering, 2. Courses for Orienteers Write down bearings and distance on cards. physiology and diet. use of visual aids, course In co-operation with Coaching Officers in each include the ground feature description as well to TIle Sport; administration, organisation, and publicity, and region I intend to organise a coaching course for encourage observation of the terrain. Set out the International rankings and trends. motivation. It is expected that practical coaching oricntccrs which will be open to everybody. The cards an he end of each taped route. Make up International competitive Structures and on an individual and! or group basis will be one most suitable date has yet to be decided. instruction sheets for ease of explanation. opportunities. of the Senior Coach's important responsibilities. Explain the exercise - each person completes the Strategies at a high level. 3. Incentive Award Colour Badge Scheme three legs at the end of each taped Understand the demands of the sport at (c) Coaching Record. The candidate will be The lOA Training and Coaching board has route before moving on to the next three. Finish international level required to show what activities he/she has decided to launch an Incentive Award Colour when all controls have been visited and punched. undertaken in orienteering, particularly coaching Badge Scheme which will bc aimed principally at TIle Participant: undertaken at more advanced levels including young children and it is my hope that we can c) Relocation Recent research findings. individual personal performance coaching, the launch this by Autumn 1997. The aim of the Set a course and put markers out. Mark a large Physiological and psychological effects of organisation of courses and the development of scheme is to encourage children to take up area around control points on the map. Students competing abroad ( Effects of time shift, heat. the candidate's own coaching expertise and orienteering in school and continue by set off in pairs with one map between them. The altitude. climate, diet). Physiological testing. experience. This record should include progressing up the colour ladder. one leading has the map and runs to where ever Nutrition and ergogenic aids. evaluation and analysis. 'he/she likes and hands the map to runner 2 when Development of fitness to a high level. inside the marked area. Monitor progress in conjunction with sports The assessment for this award will be carried out No 2 relocates and finds control point. The scientists and other support personnel. by a qualified Senior Coach. The appointment as exercise is repeated with number 2 leading off Appreciate and understand the role of sport Senior Coach will be approved by the lOA on the this time with the map. science for athlete preparation, i.e. physiology, recommendation of the assessor and the IOATCB nutrition, psychology, biornccanics. The form of the examination should be 24 VII! Irish Orimreer discussed with Vie Irish Oriellleer 25 ..~'-'_-1-'· 1- -_ ....--- ....

the assessor, especially where the applicant has a at the end of June with Leinster orienreers Mike orienteering is declining fast in the Dublin area particular coaching interest in which he/she Attendance at an NCfC Course is mandatory for Lunt, Joss Lynam and Eoin Rothery laking the when, 7 years later, instead of having more maps special iscs. The practical assessment will need Levels 3 and 4 of the lOA Coaching Award first three places. Kilworth also featured in the available we have less than half the number ..." careful arrangement beforehand. Scheme. fixtures list on October lst. News from clubs around the country (ThO, Cork Hundred-minute score events were 0, Seranta, LSOA, LeeO, ECO, Munster, AJAX, Certification There is an entry or registration fee for the evidently popular, as Sean Rothery ran another Western Eagles, Curragh and the lOA) made up Level 4 Certificate issued by 10ATCB with Coaching Award Scheme to cover administrative one on December 31st in Glencree. While the the bulk of the volume. Thornond Orienteers National Coaching and Training Centre costs and fees will be charged for courses at the dates of events were advertised the venues (then just 5 years old) and Tipperary Orienteers accreditation. discretion of the organiser. weren't always publicised equally well, if the were preparing fort he 1983 Irish Championships fixtures list is anything to go by. at Keeper Hill. EXEMPTIONS Details of courses can be obtained from the If a candidate thinks his/her qualifications or Secretary of the Irish Orienteering Association, Ten years later, in September 1982, the One thing that comes through. though, is experience should exempt hirn/hcr from any parts or from the Association's National Office. first edition of The Irish Orienteer emerged, that not everybody was so serious. It has of the conditions or assessment procedures, e.g. featuring the editor with a bearded Peter Kernan happened before: the infamous Motley Fool tried from attending an approved course, he/she CERTIFICATE AND RENEWALS on the cover. Colin Dunlop wrote about the to liven things up because orienteering, should explain the situation to the assessor or If an applicant is successful he/she will be Continenral Cup in Scotland, Alan Shaw reported particularly in Munster, was suffering from an write to the 10ATCB or contact the National awarded a Certificate by the lOA. The awards for on a map clinic in Switzerland and Eileen attack of terminal seriousness. but somebody got Office with full details of relevant qualifications the coaching grades arc valid for three years. At Loughman on the Swedish 5-Day. 3ROC had 1.0 him before he could be warned. It's supposed and experience, and with any coaching the end of the third year coaches will be have LO been to the Harvester Trophy in Yorkshire and the lO be enjoyable, after alll references which may be helpful. If satisfied renew the award. They will need to satisfy the Midsummer Madness event was run again in with the competency of the applicant at the Association through its Coaching Officer of a Kilruddery. the only problem (apart from the relevant level, the IOATCB can authorise an continuing and active interest in orienteering and weather) was that a motor cycle scramble was exemption. coaching and indicate both record of recent taking place there the same evening! The KNOCKBARRON RESULTS,CONTINUED activity and ongoing plans and programmes. orienteers took over once the bikes departed and FROM P 17 APPROVED COURSES Attendance at least one course, seminar or all was well. Hill running (as it was called then) Approved Orienteering Coaching Award courses conference at regional or national level will was starting up with races in Leinster and Ulster. O.CLARKE MNAV 64.23 will be held by lOA, Regional Associations, indicate a willingness to keep up with new National O-Day, then run with Cospoir's help, II. FOLEY-FISHER MNAV W45 65.45 N. MCGRATH 70.37 clubs and by other institutions as approved by coaching developments. was in September, and Sctanta ran their C. KINGSTON 71.17 10ATCI3. Candidates for the Introductory, Mountain Marathon on October 3rd at A.CLOONAN 73.23 Instructors and the Club Coach Award are Glendalough. The Leinstcr 2-Day (not yet F.O'NEILL SET 74.06 required to attend an approved course. Courses "Irish") featured Curracloc and Cronybyme. l.RYAN WEGO 76.26 R.OSBORNE 80.53 will be normally of one to four days. The November issue saw Frank J.DELANEY WEGO 81.58 Kay Bcntthird (243 minutes) - how about those Martindale arguing against having B-c1asses in I. RALSTON WEGO 85.42 for winning times! Monica Turley (Nowlan) won Championships: "Surely the whole point of a O.JENNINGS 87.42 BUGGIE FAMILY CNOC 95.05 the Intermediate women's course in 128.45. Championship for any particular age grouping is B.O'NEtlL SET 95.10 )I::>AHDVJ])lOOJ Other events that year were Robert Garrett's 100 to find the best competitors at that age ... F.WHITE SET 100.48 minute score event at Hollywood Glen (won by championships are meant to produce the best and S. BUTLER CNOC W45 101.29 Scan Rothery) and Liam Convery and Diana that principle cannot be qualified or diluted in 5-1. BUTLER CNOC WI4 105.48 F.RYAN WEGO DNF Large's midsummer event at Kilruddery outside any way". We were given notice of the first After the Royal College of Surgeons in Bray, with a barbecue afterwards: this was to Connaught Championships, to be held at Yellow course 2.1 km/8 controls Ireland Orienteering Club produced a three- become an annual event. Mountbellew and Kylcbrack in March 1983. C. Foley-Fisher MNAV M12 41.52 colou r resurveyed map of the Glen of Imaal for E. Foley-Fisher MNAV WIO 62.14 During the summer Paget McCormack ran Aonghus OCleirigh, in his "Curragh News", - an event in April, 1972 saw the first Irish 4-colour S. Whelan FWAR dnl the Reeks Walk, and the autumn season resumed congratulated Pal and Marlena Healy on the birth orientecring map: Joss Lynam's map of S. Cregg FWAR dnl with Ted McGrath's come-and-try-it at of their daughter, Denise, "the 1999 Irish Ladies E.Glynn dnl Glendalough where an event was run on May Ballinascorney in August and an event at O-Champion". Only two years to go. O'Oowd WEGO dnl 14th. Niall Rice won by 30 seconds from Paget C. Mullen WEGO dnp6 Aughavannagh in September in which Colm Ajax apologised for cancelling an event on McCormack (129.45 and 130.15) with Sean Rothery won the Junior competition in 108 October 31st and lamented the sorry slate of Rothery third in 137 minutes. On the same course minutes. In Munster John Meagher ran an event orienteering in Dublin: "29 woods have been Hazel Convery won the women's race (215 on a two-colour map of Glendav, near Millstrcet, used for orienteering in Dublin and Wicklow and minutes) with Diana Large second (228.50) and 21 of these were mapped in 1969-71. .. Clearly 26 The Irish Oriellleer The Irish Orienleer 27 - -- .•~_ , ...... , '...... I~ I

IDA AGM REPORT with a silver tray, the Colin Dunlop Trophy, for Deasy and Pre Walsh finished in Ist and 2nd Pte M Cahalan 4 3 the leading M or W50 each alternate year. This respectively. F. Ryan, D.Conerney, J.Walsh, 1. Pte J Callinan 3 3 year's winner was, appropriately, lOA Chairman An atypically uncontroversial lOA AGM Callinan, M.Deasy & M. Healy competed and Commdt A Price 3 2 Bernard Creedon who had been a frequent visitor won. The sand dunes were very technical. was held in the GAA ball at Roundwood, Cpl JRyan 2 2 to Colin during his final illness. The inscription Pte K Jordan Co. Wicklow, following the Irish Individual I on the tray, something Colin had said ncar the 1990 Western Command, Mullaghmeen. Pte. Pte R Conerney Championships on May 3rd. Neither fur nor end, was "It's a good day. Go with it". Perhaps we Deasy and Walsh repeated the previous year's Pte A Cahalan feathers new during the proceedings, a could all learn something about positive thinking placings. F.Ryan, J. Walsh, M. Deasy, P.Dunne, PteLGreally I disappointingly civil and matter of fact and an approach to life from Colin and Bernard. D.Conerney & B. Greally competed and won. Cpl P Higgins o meeting, perhaps reflecting the lack of real Pte L Prendergast o energy in Irish orienteering at present. JMcC. 1991 Southern Command, Rossbeigh, Co. Kerry. Pte Walsh finished 3rd individual. F. Ryan, We had 17 individuals available to win 10 limes, Chairman Bernard Creedon was re-elected, FCA D.Conerney, J Walsh, P. Dunne and M. Deasy the one competitor present at all events was somewhat reluctantly on his pan. it seemed. as meant we had the bare 5 but we still won. Cornrndt P Ryan. The best Orienteering terrain is were outgoing secretary Ken Griffin and ORIENTEERING in the West, the numbers of Orienteers is very low Treasurer Noel Donagh. Leinstcr representation 1992 Curragh Command, Brandon Hill, Co. yet the quality is there. Paul Dunne writes to point out what a good was up from an all-time low 0(' nil to three Kilkenny. Pte Walsh won the individual prize. members this year: Development Officer source of orienteering talent is the Forsa Cosanta F.Ryan J. Walsh, D.Conerney, M.Deasy. P. 1997 FCA Championships Brendan Cryan, PRO John McCullough and Altuil (PCA), the Irish Army reserve" Dunne and J. Callinan competed and won. On I Ith May 1997 the Reserve defence forces Fixtures Sec. Lillian Quill, while Connaeht kept particularly in the case of Connaught orienteers. Orientccrl ng Championshi ps were held in just the one scat with Coaching Oflicer Frank He supports his argument with a list of the FCA 1993 Eastern Command Clara-Ballard Co. Glcndalough. 282 competitors braved a wintry Ryan. The Munster men filling the other Orienteering Championships in recent years: Wicklow. Pte Walsh finished 3rd place overall. day. The results involve senior, intermediate and positions were Bob Pinker (Mapping), Sean P.Ryan, J.Ryan, J.Walsh, P.Dunne, D.Conerney novice the latter in both mens and womens Cotter (Technical) and Ted Lucey (Juniors). The 1984 Eastern Command Carrickgolligan, at the and R,Conerney competed and won by 7 categories. ( offer an analysis or the senior mens posts of Environmental Officer and International inaugural outing 25Bn was 2nd team. Capt. Ryan minutes. results to illustrate my point that club members in Officer were unfilled. finished 3rd individual. F. Ryan, P.Higgins, the FCA could show the way into lOA A.Price, M.Healy, M.Cahalan (he was stopped by 1994 Western Command Kinnity Co. Offaly competition and thereby bring new competitors Bernard Creedon, Frank Cunnane and Frank a farmer's shotgun mid competition) & A. Cpl Conerney linished 3rd individual. F.Ryan, into the sport generally. Ryan were returned as the FIOA reps. (The FIOA Prendergast comprised the team. J.Ryan, D.Conerney, J.Walshe, M.Deasy ( who is the co-ordinating body made up of members of returned from Argentina),and P.Dunne competed M21A 8.2 km/400m cllmb!15controls 1985 Western Command Ballymanin, 258n won and won. We won the All Army FCA 1st Pte Casey J 23rd Int Bn 71.05 CORKO lOA and NIOA which regulates matters relating 2nd Pte O'Brien K 19th Int en 74.28 FWAR by 4 seconds. Capt P.Ryan finished 2nd to the all-Ireland dimension of orienteering. such Orienteering Championships for the 10th time in 3rd 1I Coshln D 7th Int Bn 76.30 AJAX as team selection, location of national individual. F.Ryan, A.Price, M. Healy, T.Clancy, a row, a record that will never be broken. 41h Pte Mucklon J 23rd Int Bn 79.23 CORKO M.Cahalan & K.Jordan competed. 5th Pte Wolshe J 23rd Int Bn 86.43 WEGO championships etc.) 6th Lt Hourihan P 23rd Int Bn 89.07 We have Novice and Intermediate teams coming 7th Pte Ryan F 25th Int Bn 90.23 WEGO At the sensible suggestion of Frank Cunnane, all 1986 Southern Command Killavullen, Pte Cleary through in the last few years. There are only two 8th Lt Cregg C 19th Int Bn 92.53 FWAR and Cpl Healy finished 2nd and 3rd respectively. Anny competitions: Shooting and Orienteering. 9th Pte Conlon T 19th Int Bn 95.03 FWAR Grade 1 controllers are to be sent a copy of the 10th Cpl Conerney D 25th Int Bn 96.00 WEGO lOA Rules - it's remarkable that this didn't F.Ryan, M.Healy, T.C1eary, A.Priee, M. Cahalan, The 25Bo has totally dominated Orienteering. A.Cahalan competed. and won. 11th Cpl Ryan J 25th Int Bn 96.42 WEGO happen automatically, but the lists of controllers 12th Pte O'Connor D 23rd Int BN 97.08 are largely out of date and Technical Officer Sean Lt. P. Dunne D coy 25 lnf Bn 13th Pte McDonagh T 19th Int Bn 98.21 FWAR 1987 Curragh Command Hollywood, F,Ryan, 14th Pte Tinney P 24th Int Bn 99.33 Cotter is making efforts to revise them, Brendan M.Healy, A. Cleary, D.Conerney, A.Price & 151h CplWalloceR 7thlntBn 107.10 --- Cryan offered to check out the standards of ROLL OF HONOUR 16th Sgt Barry 23rd Int en 108.37 introductory orienteering instruction in outdoor M.Cahalan competed and won. Competed Won 17th Cpl Kingston C 15th Int Bn 112.12 KO centres following some unhappy experiences Comdt F.Ryan 11 10 18th Cpl O' Heata J 7th Int Bn 116.37 1988 Eastern Command Cloghleagh Co. Cpl D.Conerney 19th CIS Costello 15th Int Bn 121.04 KO with groups from his school. 9 8 20th Lt Dunne P 25th Int en 122.39 WEGO Wicklow. Pte Walsh finished 2nd individual. PtcJ Walshe 7 7 The Irish Championships prizes were distributed F.Ryan, J.Walsh, M.Healy, T'Clancy, LtP.Dunne 6 6 The Senior team prize went to the Southern after the AGM. At a moving presentation, Alison D.Conerney & Paul Dunne competed and won. Cpl M Healy 6 5 Command for the first time, the Western Dunlop, wife of the late Colin, presented the lOA Pte M Deasy 5 5 Command held sway since 1984. 1988 Southern Command Inch Co. Kerry. Pte PteTCleary 4 4 LEINSTER LEAGUE 1996197 - TOTALAND 28 The Irish Oriellleer V,e Irish Oriellleer 29 '_'"LEINSTERLEAGUE 1996/97 - TOTAL AND BESTFIVE POINTS BROWN Club rotoi Best 5 Plsl Pls2 Pts3 Pts4 Pls5 Pls6 Pls7 Pts8 Pls9 PIs 10 ;;l I M21 B.O'Brien AJI'\X 5998 5000 1000 0 1000 1000 0 998 1000 0 1000 0 5000 M21 B.Deloney CNOC 5669 4833 937 1000 958 0 0 836 0 0 1000 938 4833 M21 P.Nolon GEN 5716 4791 950 925 929 936 0 0 988 988 0 0 4791 M40 J.McCuliough 3ROC 6322 4772 853 918 890 964 0 1000 697 0 0 1000 4772 M35 S.O·Boyle CNOC 5791 4590 743 0 0 1000 0 593 608 1000 865 982 4590 M21 D,Weston SET 5237 4434 809 914 0 913 0 803 0 0 914 884 4434 M40 B.Bell GEN 7314 4320 789 832 770 782 0 658 784 934 831 934 4320 ~8 M35 D.Cashin AJI'\X 3793 3793 779 0 806 666 0 736 0 0 806 0 3793 9 M21 P.Brennon SET 3747 3747 817 0 0 713 0 742 690 0 785 0 3747 10 M20 R.Holohan CNOC 3417 3417 0 785 0 0 0 802 0 871 959 0 3417

BLUE Club Total Best Plsl Pts2 Pls3 Pls4 PIsS Pls6 Pls7 Pls8 Pls9 PIs 10 1 M21 ATyner 3ROC 7705 5000 1000 1000 874 1000 0 0 831 1000 1000 1000 5000 2 M21 H,McUndon 3ROC 6507 4809 904 819 879 0 0 1000 1000 0 905 1000 4809 3 M45 P,O'Brien AJI'\X 7743 4761 746 798 1000 787 0 956 991 651 856 958 4761 4 M16 L.C-Crowford 3ROC 5300 4466 953 834 870 854 0 895 894 0 0 0 4466 5 M21 AO'Muliane GEN 5785 4268 835 760 0 757 0 903 952 0 775 803 4268 6 M45 IMcCormack GEN 6867 4102 676 792 824 649 0 863 808 736 704 815 4102 7 M18 AQuinn 3ROC 5449 4091 734 735 959 776 0 0 642 716 887 0 4091 8 M45 B.McGroth 3ROC 5377 4017 719 708 891 783 0 891 652 0 733 0 4017 9 W21 E.Loughman CNOC 3899 3899 736 771 0 808 0 0 0 776 808 0 3899 10 M45 E.Nilond AJI'\X 3887 3887 0 814 0 713 0 783 802 775 0 0 3887

GREEN Club Total Best Ptsl Pls2 Pls3 Pts4 Pts5 Pls6 Pls7 PIsS Pls9 PIs 10 1 M55 P.McCormack GEN 7757 4987 892 1000 0 943 0 935 1000 987 1000 1000 4987 2 M21 B.Cryon 3ROC 7716 4611 790 833 996 883 0 722 760 1000 859 873 4611 3 M40 K,Corey 3ROC 5122 4570 827 552 1000 969 0 0 779 0 995 0 4570 4 W21 U.Coghlon 3ROC 6136 4245 746 612 623 0 0 826 656 843 9i5 915 4245 5 W45 A.niShuilleabhain3ROC 6781 4231 543 675 906 824 0 737 595 906 806 789 4231 6 W50 J.O'NeiIJ FIN 4765 4191 861 0 851 811 0 0 574 0 818 850 4191 7 W45 M.Wolsh 3ROC 6107 4046 635 778 742 872 0 872 730 0 696 782 4046 8 M55 B.Hollinshead 3ROC 5809 4008 718 486 0 891 0 730 608 707 778 891 4008 9 M45 D.O'Colmaln GEN 4581 3990 591 650 0 907 0 926 716 791 0 0 3990 10 W45 W.McCormack GEN 6632 3897 730 759 789 801 0 754 546 767 705 781 3897

LIGHT GREEN Club Total Best PIs 1 Pls2 Pts3 Pts4 PIsS Pls6 Pls7 Pls8 Pls9 PIs 10 1 MIS R.O'Colmoin GEN 4804 4804 921 983 0 1000 0 1000 900 0 0 0 4804 2 M16 P.O'Brien AJI'\X 4288 4288 566 0 1000 9W 0 813 0 0 0 1000 4288 3 M45 E.O'Suilleabhain 3ROC 4979 3794 562 734 933 0 0 711 713 623 703 0 3794 4 M16 B.Greene 3ROC 4930 3750 759 300 834 801 0 538 519 361 0 818 3750 5 W45 D.Nagle 3ROC 4807 3674 800 0 772 832 0 0 601 669 583 550 3674

6 W60 D.Large GEN 3625 3625 8.6S 0 0 761 0 0 0 627 631 741 3625 7 M12 N.Wolsh 3ROC 3624 3624 855 703 0 768 0 0 618 0 680 0 3624 8 W40 N.Lalor GEN 4523 '3509 0 679 833 0 0 578 496 833 518 586 3509 9 W18 S.McCormack GEN 4372 3371 870 497 0 688 0 533 504 565 715 0 3371 10 W55 C.wolsh 3ROC 4222 3268 801 604 0 721 0 537 605 422 532 0 3268

RED Club rotoi Best PIs 1 Pls2 Pts3 Pts4 PIsS Pls6 Pls7 Pls8 Pls9 PIs 10 1 W21 N.Hulchinson 3ROC 7426 4968 0 968 1000 743 885 1000 830 1000 1000 0 4968 2 W21 J.McElwain 3ROC 5252 4471 972 1000 0 0 899 0 819 0 781 781 4471 3 W45 M. O'Colmain GEN 4419 3997 607 916 0 442 0 786 668 0 0 1000 3977 4 W18 L.Buller CNOC 1822 1822 0 0 0 0 822 0 1000 0 0 0 1822 5 W21 J.Horan AJI'\X 1744 1744 872 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 872 0 1744 6 K.Thompson DUO 1567 1567 0 761 806 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1567 7 M65 P. Cooke AJI'\X 1281 1281 0 0 0 0 0 724 557 0 0 0 1281 8 W35 LNaughton 3ROC 1274 1274 0 0 0 0 0 645 0 0 629 0 1274 9 R.Show 3ROC 1000 1000 1000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1000 10 M40 J.Loughran CNOC 1000 1000 0 0 0 1000 0 0 0 0 0 0 1000

ORANGE Club Tolal Best PIs 1 Pls2 Pts3 Pts4 PIsS Pts6 Pls7 Pls8 Pls9 PIs 10 1 W12 N.O'Boyle CNOC 6000 5000 1000 0 0 1000 1000 0 1000 1000 1000 0 5000 2 M14 L. McCormack GEN 4880 4226 753 0 0 0 926 1000 888 659 654 0 4226 3 WI2 E.Donlon 3ROC 2780 2780 597 0 0 0 894 779 0 510 0 0 2780 4 W14 Y.O'Brien AJI'\X 2300 2300 502 588 0 0 0 0 639 571 0 0 2300 5 W21 DO'Nelll FIN 1454 1454 0 0 0 0 724 0 730 0 0 0 1454 6 W45 S. B01er CNOC 1451 1451 0 0 0 0 0 0 589 0 862 0 1451 7 Ml0 S.O'Boyle CNOC 1000 1000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1000 1000 8 W21 K.walton DUO 987 987 0 527 0 460 0 0 0 0 0 0 987 9 W50 N.Doherty GEN 946 946 552 0 0 0 394 0 0 0 0 0 946 10 WI 1 A.O'Brlen AJI'\X 945 945 418 0 0 0 0 0 0 527 0 0 945

YELLOW Club Total Plsl Pls2 Pts3 Pts4 PIsS Pts6 Pls7 Pls8 Pts9 PIs 10 1 Wl0 C.Cashin AJAA 5942 4728 1000 0 877 700 1000 1000 851 0 514 0 4728 2 M 12 T.McCormock GEN 7064 4372 769 735 0 686 519 871 1000 807 752 925 4372 ;;l3 tI> MI2 ABell GEN 4362 4362 0 0 748 890 0 0 949 1000 775 0 4362 :::;-4 MIO R.Short CNOC 3708 3708 819 589 0 640 0 0 856 0 804 0 3708 ;:;;'5 MI2 ABurke GEN 3616 3616 0 0 0 0 0 0 948 950 718 1000 3616 ;:'-6 Ml0 P.McCormock GEN 3892 3516 630 1000 0 0 572 376 0 0 873 441 3516 MIO S.O'Boyle CNOC 2860 2860 654 0 0 0 0 0 603 730 873 0 2860 W14 J.O'NeiJI CNOC 1797 1797 0 0 0 1000 0 797 0 0 0 0 1797 W12 C.O'Nelll CNOC 1659 1659 0 825 0 0 0 834 0 o 0 0 1659 MIO P.McKenna AJAA 1577 1577 759 0 0 0 0 0 818 0 0 0 1577 "".._ ,,~

leinsler league # 10, Three Rock Wood 25/5/97 - 7. W21 K.Hopkins 3ROC 72:54 Brockagh Scatter Event- 4 KDUFFY M21 29.00 3ROC 8. W40 N.Lalor GEN 73:26 5 KSEEHAN M13 29.10 9. W45 D.Nagle 3ROC 78:16 20-4-97 6 MMcDONALD W14 AJN< 32.00 BROWN 10. W50 A.McCormOCk GEN 79:57 7 MCURTIS WI8 32.10 1. M40 J.McCullough 3ROC 71:16 II. G.Fitzgerald 3ROC 91:20 (GEN) 8 MBRADY W20 32.13 S.O·Boyle 2 M40 CNOC 72:31 12. W50 l.Qulll FIN 98:03 9 SSAUNDRES M20 32.20 3. M21 B.Delaney CNOC 75:56 13. W21 S.Dempsey 100.56 Long Course lOT McCORMACK GEN 33.00 4. M40 B.BeIl GEN 76:17 14. W50 T.Butier 3ROC 104:55 I CROTHERY M21 AJN< 42.10 lOP McCORMACK M9 GEN 33.00 5. M21 D.Weston SET 80:33 15. W55 V.Murtagh 3ROC 113:25 2 BO'BRIEN M21 AJN< 42.12 10 SO'BOYLE MIa CNOC33.00 6. M21 T.Joyce FUCCO 80.57 WI6 M.McDonald AJN< DNF 3 A O'CLEIRIGH M35 CNOC 42.40 10 EO'CONNOR M18 33.00 7. M35 M.Mangan SET 83:33 W21 C.Morrison AJN< DNF 4 M BURTON M35 BIGFOOT 10 EPONASS MI8 33.00 8. M35 D.Brennon 3ROC 131:14 M21 J.leonord 3ROC DNP6 10 GO'BRIEN MI8 33.00 M21 J.Casey CORKO DNF 46.11 BDELANEY M21 CNOC 48.37 16 GCUNNAGHAM M21 34.01 M21 G.Doherty GEN DNF RED 5 6 DCASHIN M40 AJN< 51.44 17 lHUGHES WI8 34.14 M40 K.McDonald AJN< DNF 1. W21 B.Higglns LEEO 46:05 7 WMCDONALD MI8 AJN< 52.41 18 J MULLRABNEY WI8 34.30 2. W45 M.O·Colmoln GEN 81:09 BBELLM40 GEN 53.21 18 EMcCRYSTAL WI8 34.30 BLUE 3. R.Kernn 86:33 8 9 SO'BOYlE M40 CNOC 59.22 20 LMARRIS WI8 35.00 I. M21 A.Tyner 3ROC 57:26 4. M21 G.Brody CORKO 86:35 10 D O'DONGHAILE M21 DUO 59.23 21 EHANNIFFY W18 36.05 2. M45 P.O·Brlen AJN< 59:57 5. Aolfe & Aldan Jones 103:00 KMCDONALD M40 AJN< 59.40 21 MJORDAN W18 36.05 3. M45 W.Young CNOC 61:23 6. G.Jones 103:06 11 12 TMC CORMACK M45 GEN 61.18 23 NBRENNAN W20 40.05 4. M18 G. Butler 3ROC 68:26 7. W21 J.McElwoln 3ROC 103:53 13 PO'BRIEN M45 AJN< 61.19 24 AMURPHY WI8 40.20 5. M45 T.McCormack GEN 70:25 8. J.Crowley 105:26 14 TJOYCE M21 FUCCO 24 TPOWER W18 40.20 6. M21 A.O·Mullone GEN 71:27 M&PCrowley DNF 24 JTOMPSON W18 40.20 7. M35 John Rowe 74.21 62.00 M40 GEN 65.58 24 SCUNNAGHAM W18 40.20 7. M21 B.Jones DUO 76:47 ORANGE 15 J LALOR 16 P MC CORMACK M55 GEN 67.34 24 K O'RIELLY W18 40.20 8. M20 P.McNomoro DUO 76:54 1. Ml0 S.O'Boyle CNOC 58:17 17 P MC NAMARA M20 DUO 68.00 29 J DORE M21 41.16 9. M50 N.C-Crowtord 3ROC 79:29 2. M12 S.Devlin GEN 69:00 18 BLAWLOR w21 CNOC 73.43 30 PHUGHES 44.01 10. M40 J.Lalor GEN 80:31 3. Wll A.Glllmon 91:52 19 JDEMESSE M45 74.12 31 AJOYCE W21 GEN 44.05 11. M21 D.McTogue SET 80:34 4. M21 D.GuUtoyle 96:18 20 BJONES M21 DUO 76.14 32 CWALSH W18 60.48 12. M45 D.Qulnn GEN 81:15 5. W20 c.o'oon & J.O·Connor 96:20 21 DQUINN M40 GEN 81.43 32 PWNEIAN W18 60.48 13. W45 M.Nowlon 3ROC 81:19 6. W D.Rook 124:18 22 BOHAN M21 CNOC 84.00 34 CEGAN W18 60.50 14. W40 R.Lynom CNOC 84:00 O'Donnell Family DNF WI4 CNOC 86.39 35 ABARRY M16 GEN 63.11 15. W21 N.Phllllps 3ROC 88:25 23 NO'BOYLE 24 DHEALY MI4 GEN 90.17 36 DBARRY M45 GEN 63.18 16. M40 D.Short CNOC 124:19 YELlOW 24 SHEALY WI8 GEN 90.17 37 J + J CRAWLEY 71.24 1. M12 A.Burke GEN 18:00 26 AAYUNG M21 DUO 91.30 38 SMCEVOY W21 AJN< 74.20 GREEN 2. M12 T.McCormock GEN 19:27 27 MHEALY W40 GEN 92.30 39 K BURTENSHAW M21 81.20 1. M55 P.McCormock GEN 51:17 3. MIO P.Larkin 3ROC 27:28 28 W MC CORMACK W? GEN 93.39 40 COWLER 85.15 2. M35 O.Wlckhom AJN< 54:41 4. B.Cronly 31:15 29 A BUTIERFIELD M21 GEN 95.30 41 KBARRY 104.10 3. M35 B.Cryon 3ROC 58:44 5. MIO D.O·Heoto 31:20 30 NBEOWNE MI8 98.21 THOSEY M21 40.20 4. W50 J.O'Nelll FIN 60:20 6. MI2 H.Nowlon & B.Kelly 3ROC 36:32 31 A LAWLOR M21 107.32 o CARNEY W12 NPI 5. W45 A.NIShullleobholn 3ROC 64:59 7. MIO P.McCormock GEN 40:47 32 MGALLIGAN M35 107.52 6 W45 M.wolsh 3ROC 65:34 8. W40 A.GlIlmon 43:50 33 THOGAN M21 108.15 (Thisevent was otso used os the 3ROC Club 7. W45 W.McCOfmock GEN 65:37 9. L.Pye & E.Pye GEN 56:18 34 CMCNAMBE W40 BIGFOOT Championships. hence the obsence of 3ROC 8. WI4 N.O'Boyle CNOC 67:26 10. MIO C.O·Heoto 63:30 109.08 names from Ihese results) 9. M45 J.Fltzslmons 3ROC 69:29 M12 A.BeIl GEN MP9 115.40 10. W50 G.Power 3ROC 72:59 35 K HENEGHAN M20 DUO 36 J MCELWAN W21 3ROC 116.00 11. M40 J.Francls 7FAR 73.53 WHITE(non league) 37 KHOPKINS W21 3ROC 118.05 12. M21 D.Doron FIN 73:54 I. WIO C.Young CNOC 17:02 FOR LOWE ALPINE CLOTHING: 38 KO'BUACHALLA M21 121.00 13. M35 P.Oonlon 3ROC 77:59 2. M6 C.O·Boyle CNOC 25:14 DRY FLO FIRST LAYER, FLEECE 39 DLARGE W60 GEN 135.00 14. M55 M.Butler 3ROC 82:01 3. M5 K.O·Boyle CNOC 25:53 J O'NEILL W50 FIN 'NP 13.19" MID LAYER & TRIPLE POINT 15. W35 J.Atkinson SET 82.06 AMCCORMACK W50 GEN "NP CERAMIC BREATHABLE 16. M50 B.O·Neill SET 93:34 Orgonlser: Maire Wolsh. Planners Hugh McUndon & 17. W45 F.O'Neili SET 94:14 Uno Coghlan. Controller Philip Butter. We hope you 13.17.19" WATERPROOFS, TENTS, MHIGGINS W55 SET DNF 18. M65 S.Rothery 3ROC 95:31 011 enjoyed the fine sunny weather ond the views: STOVES, SLEEPING BAGS. SMCCORMACK W20 GEN DNF 19. W55 M.Hlgglns SET 101:14 (what a contrast with '9st Novemberl - Ed) CONTACT: KMCCORMACK W18 GEN DNF UGHTGREEN CMCCORMACK GEN DNF 1. MI6 P.O'Brien AJN< 43:03 JENNIS W21 DUO DNF BUSH SPORT P.Fox RHUGHESW21 DUO ONF 2. M35 52.10 Cut Bush, 2. M16 B.Greene 3ROC 52:35 AM DOWLING W21 DNF 3. W60 D.Lorge GEN 58:04 Curragh, CO. Kildare. Short course 4. M65 C.Carroll 3ROC 67:08 Ph/Fax: (045) 441625 1 PO'BRIEN M16 AJN< 22.00 5. M45 D.O·Colmoin GEN 68:32 A BURKE M12 GEN 28.00 6. W14 S.Nowlan 3ROC 71:31 , 2 2 ABELL M12 GEN 28.00 32 The Irish Orienteer The.lrisb.Oriemea: 33 ORIENTEERING FIXTURES 1997 NOVEMBER 2 CHIMNEYFIELOWOOD,Glenville. Co. Cork. CorkO. Cork League 4. 021/361544. 11 to 2 pm. AUGUST W9085 3-9 BREADALBANE, Perthshlre. Scot/and. Scottish 6-Day 2 KINNlnY,Co. Offaly. CNOC Leinster League 3.045/432267. 11 to 1 om, N 2105 10-16 WORLD ORIENTEERING CHAMPIONSHIPS. GRIMSTAD. Norway: 8 DRUMMANOR.. Cookstown. Co. Tyrone. NI Series 9. NWOC. 11 Classic distance qualification race 9 KNOCKANAFFRIN,Rothgormac. Co. Waterford. WaIO. SELeague. 051/381097. 11 to 1 pm. 12 Classis distance final S283187 14 Short distance qualification race and final 9 TROOPERSTORN,Co. Wicklow. GEN. Leinster League 4. 0112893497. 11 to 1 pm. Tl59969 16 Relay. 15 LAGANVAl.lEYPARKS,, Belfast. LVO Sprint-O Final. LVO. 16 BALLINORAWOOD.Curraheen. CO. Cork. B.O.C. Cork County League 4. 021/546194. 10.30 SEPTEMBER to 1.30. W61 0680 6 Burren. Co. Fermanagh. NI Series 6. FermO. 16 FIRMOUNT,Rathcormack, Co. Cork. CorkO Cork League 5. 021/361544, 11to 2 pm. W 86 7 IRISHORIENTEERTROPHV.PORTUMNA.Co. Galway. 11.00-13.30 start. 88 13 SENIORHOMEINTERNATIONAL.CARLINGFORD.CO. Louth. 3ROC. (Closed event) 16 BRITISHSCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIPS 14 SENIORHOMEINTERNATIONALRelays. CARLINGFORD.Co. Louth. (Closed event) 22 SCARVA,nr Tandragee, Co. Armagh. LVO Night event. 13//4 VfTERANHOMEINTERNATIONAL,Derbyshire. 23 BAllYVOLANE,Kill. Co. Walerford. WatO South East League. 051/379708. 11 to 1 pm, 14 BAUINCOlliGPARK.Co. Cork, CorkO .Intro./Training, 021/361544, II to 2 pm. W 5971 S450053 14 FARRANFORESTPARK.Co. Cork, B.O.C., Intro./Training. 021/546194. 10.3Otol .30. W480715 23 CURRAGHWOOD. Mldleton. Co. Cork. B.O.C. Cork County League 5, 021/361544. 14 KIUINEYHut. Co. Dublin, AJAX. Come and Try it, 01 /2691196, 11 to 1 pm. 0261260 10.30to 1.30, W 86 76 14 KILSHEELAN,Co. Waterford, WotO, SEleague, 051/379708,11 to 1 prn, S286233 23 RAVEN'SROCK,Glencullen, CO. Dublin. AJAX Lelnster League 5,01/2691196. 11 to 1 om, 20-21 ANDERSONS'MOURNES MOUNTAIN MARATHON 0190180 21 COMBAUN.Mitchelstown. Co. Cork. LeeO. 021-300373. 11 to 1.30pm. R 87 26 29 NI NIGHT CHAMPIONSHIPS, NECARNE,lrvlnestown. Co. Fermanagh. FermO. 21 NEWBRIDGEHOUSE,Oonobote. CO. Dublin. GEN. CATI, 01/2893497, 11 to 1 prn, 0210495 30 CURRAGHWOOD,Midleton. CO. Cork. CorkO Cork League 6.021/361544, 11 to 2 pm, W 86 27 SUEVECROOB(North), Baliynahinch, Co. Down. NI Series 7. LVO. 76 28 ARDGllLAN,nr Skerries, Co. Dublin. FIN. Come and Try It. 01/8376506. 1 to 1 pm 28 GARRETTSTOWN,BallinsplHle, Co. Cork. CorkO. Cork Lg 1.021-361544. 11-2 prn, W 58 44 DECEMBER 29 Veterans World Cup, Minnesota (to 4th October) 7 BAllVNABOLA,Co. Wexford. WalO South East League. 051/379708. 11 to I pm. S805245 7 CURRAGH,Co. Kildare. CNOC Leinsler League 6, 045/432267, 11 to 1 om, N 7912 OCTOBER 7 GOUGANEBARRA.Ballingeary, Co. Cork. CorkO Cork League 7 /Cork ChompS. 4-5 JUNIORHOMEINTERNATIONAL.,North Wales. 021 /361544, 11 to 2 pm , W 08 66 5 BAllYSCANlON.Fenor. Co. Waterford, WatO. SELeague 051/379708, 11-1 prn, 5537026 13 CAIRNWOOD, near Holywood, Co. Down. LVO club event. 5 CURRAGHWOOD,Mldleton, Co. Cork. B.O.C .. Cork Co Lg 1,021/546194. 11-1.30pm. W 86 14 BOF NATIONAL EVENT,Long Valley, Aldershot (Paul Keeble 0044-1452-412111) 76 26 THREEROCKWOOD,Dundrum. Co. Dublin. 3ROC Score Event. 0112868871. 11 to 1 pm. 0 5 DJOUCEWOODS,Co. Wicklow. SET.Leinster League 1.01/2985799. 11 to Iom 020 12 170240 11 IRISH2-DAY & NI CHAMPIONSHIPS, BANAGHERFOREST.Dungiven. CO. Derry. NWOC, 27 SHIPPOOlWOOD.Innishannon, Co. Cork. CorkO Xmas Fun Event. 021/361544. 11 to C6960l4. Entry form enclosed. 1.30pm. W 57 54 12 IRISH2-DAY, FlORENCECOURT.Co. Fermanagh. FermO H180320 Entries to Ruth Blair. 42 The Gobles. Randalstown, Co. Antrim BT41 3JY) 12 BelFielD,Dublin. UCDO Come and Try It,ll to 1 pm. 0180301 For details of fixtures check with the organisers. the lOA int-O-line (01-4569099) or the NIOA 12 CURRABINNVWOOD.Carrigallne. Co. Cork. B.O.C. Cork County League 2. 021/546194. II «0044)-01399-873281 ) to 1.30pm. W780630 In many cases the information given here includes a contact phone number. start times and 12 KNOCKNACAREIGHWOOD.Kilmurry. Co. Cork. CorkO, Cork League 2. 021/361544. 11 to 2 on Ordnance Survey grid reference. lOA fixtures are only listed if the event is registered with lOA. pm. W3664 lB GOSFORD.Markethill, Co. Armagh. LVO Sprint-O 4. 19 PINEFOREST.Rathfarnham, Co. Dublin. 3ROC, Leinster League 2.01/2868871. 11 to 1 pm. Britam~s'Nati011ru Orienteering .Magazine 0137229 19 TRAMORE.Co. Waterford. WotO. South East League 051/37970811 to 1 pm S590010 b::·:::···::··::·:··:····:··:S· ::.: . 19 WALSHTOWNWOOD.Mjdleton. Co. Cork, CorkO. Cork League 3 021/361544 11 to 2 pm W6891 ~OMPASSP°l!-r 19 BOF NATIONAL EVENT4 Cinderford. (Ian Stirrups 0044-1452-812923) .:.. ' '. 8f4 25 TOUVMORE,Newcastle, Co. Down. NI Series 8. LVO. 26 RvECOURT,Fornones, Co. Cork. B.O.C .. Cork County League 3 021/546194 10.3Oto 1.30 You can subscribe to CompassSport for just STG£17.50 for 1 year, STG£34 for two W460675 years. Send cheques or credit card details to The Irish Orienteer. Orienteering World (IR£14) and the Scientific Journal of Orienteering (IR£9) are also available through TID. 34 Tlte Irish Orienleer The Irish n";PIIII'PI' 1)