Venue Carnawaddy
Date Sun, 18th Jan 26
Starts 10:00 to 12:00
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Event Description
| Date | Sunday 18 January 2026 | |
| Venue | 📍 Carnawaddy Mountain | |
| Event Format | Coaching for NIOA and Orienteering Ireland Junior Squad members, in preparation for the Irish Orienteering Championships in May 2026.
Many thanks to Fingal Orienteers for the use of their map. |
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| Entry/Registration | Invitation only – TD3-T5 Juniors, their parents and members of Fingal Orienteers.
Registration form available here. |
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| Registration closes | Tuesday 13 January 2026 | |
| Start Times | Arrive 9.45am for briefing and group preparation. Coaching takes place 10am to 12pm.
Control gathering 12pm to 12.30pm. |
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| Price | Free for members of NIOA and Orienteering Ireland. | |
| Terrain Summary | Rough mountain terrain, few and indistinct paths, interesting contours and rock features. | |
| Previous Maps/Routegadget | Last used for a Leinster League in October 2024: https://www.orienteering.ie/gadget/cgi-bin/reitti.cgi?act=map&id=998 | |
| Notes/Courses | Star and Loop exercises for TD3-TD5. | |
| Kit requirements | 🧥👖 Full body cover is mandatory. If the weather is cold or wet – a waterproof jacket will be mandatory. As well as times of exercise there will be periods of coaching when you will be stationary, so layer up – bring along a hat and gloves to keep comfortable. There is likely to be a bag drop off point with a coach present or close by. NOTE: the club or coach is not responsible for the safe keeping of the kit, it is dropped off at your own risk, so please leave any valuables in the car. All should carry whistles. Bring a compass if you use and have one. Dibbers are not required. | |
| Parking | Nearest toilets are in The Quays Shopping Centre, Newry. There are no toilets available on-site. | |
| Toilets | In lay-by and along country road. Google map link here. Please park perpendicular to road. Please car share where possible. | |
| Dogs | Strictly no dogs allowed as sheep grazing on this land. |
Location
Carnawaddy
3P89+RJP Corrakitt
Omeath
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Volunteers
To volunteer at this event please email volunteer@lvo.org.uk. You can find information on each role here as well as the current list of volunteers.