Author: M O'Sullivan

It is with much regret, but with the safety of fire crews and participants in mind, that we have decided to postpone this coming Saturday’s Club April Meet until Saturday 10 May due to the wildfires that are currently sweeping the high Mournes.  You can sign-up for the re-scheduled May Club Meet at Meelmore here: https://forms.office.com/r/tZLKmid771 We apologise in advance for the inconvenience caused but here is the guidance from the Mourne Heritage Trust that has made us take this difficult decision: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/12H5KpaW5Xy/ PUBLIC SAFETY NOTICE – PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM THE HIGH MOURNES To all walkers and outdoor lovers – we Read More …

Registration closes tomorrow (Tuesday 08/04) at midnight for our May Club Meet on Meelmore Mountain. 📅 Date: Saturday 12th April 2025 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 Location: Meelmore Mountain Full details can be found here or via the QR Code: https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/club-meet-apr-25/ Or sign up via directly here: https://forms.office.com/r/tJ7dXu0DHM Don’t miss out on this exciting chance to up your orienteering game in time for the Irish Orienteering Championships in May. See you there!

Want to share the thrill of orienteering with your friends? Now’s your chance! If you bring a friend to any of our Wednesday Evening Events (WEE) in May or June, they’ll get to race for FREE! Here’s how it works:1. Fill in the form with your friend’s details: Name, Course (Long/Short), Start Block, Age Category, and Gender.  Click here to fill out the form for WEE1 in Ormeau2. Your friend shows up at registration, gets their free dibber, fills in a quick form for emergency details, and they’re all set to run the course—for zero cost!  Not only do your friends Read More …

Join us for a fun morning of orienteering on the beautiful Meelmore Mountain! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to the sport, this event is perfect for all skill levels. 📅 Date: Saturday 12th April 2025 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 Location: Meelmore Mountain Full details can be found here or via the QR Code: https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/club-meet-apr-25/ Or sign up via directly here: https://forms.office.com/r/tJ7dXu0DHM Don’t miss out on this exciting chance to level up your orienteering game in time for the Irish Orienteering Championships in May. See you there!

Save the Date! The OOcup is coming to Killarney, Ireland in 26-30 July 2026. Mark your calendars, folks, and let’s make this a club summer trip! The races will take place in some absolutely EPIC terrain —from technical mountains and coastal sand dunes to the stunning Muckross Gardens in Killarney National Park for the final stage. It’s going to be something truly special! Follow OOcup for more details and let’s get planning…

Want to take your event planning skills to the next level? Join us for a Level C Controllers Course and become an official controller for orienteering events! 🗓 Date: Sat 31 May 2025🕘 Time: 9am – 3:30pm📍 Location: Hillsborough Village Centre (indoor sessions) & Hillsborough Forest (practical outdoor sessions) We’re thrilled to have Barry Elkington from England leading this course. Barry is a seasoned controller and has worked with national teams, bringing a wealth of experience to share with you! This course is perfect for any planner who wants to support the sport by becoming a controller for Level C Read More …

The Hill and Dale Series by Newcastle AC is now open for registration, and it’s a fantastic opportunity to get involved in some great mountain running! 🏔️ A quick reminder: LVO is not affiliated with Athletics NI, so if you’re a member of an athletics club, please represent them during the series. If you’re not part of a club and don’t know which team to enter, no worries! You can still use the “free text” option on SIEntries to enter Lagan Valley Orienteers (LVO) as your team name. Just a heads-up – if you choose to represent LVO, there’s a Read More …

The Orienteering Foundation has just launched a survey into volunteering in orienteering. This survey aims to gather data and inform future actions to help recruit, train, and develop our volunteers and make their jobs easier and more enjoyable. The survey has the full support of British Orienteering and all UK orienteers (whether currently volunteering or not) are being encouraged to complete it.  The deadline to complete the survey is Monday 28 April 2025 and one lucky respondent will secure themselves a £200 voucher for outdoor kit to be used at www.sportsshoes.com. There are also six other randomly awarded prizes of Kickback coffee bags. As you will well know, Read More …

Running Wild is heading back into the forest! Join us on Sunday 23 March for an unforgettable orienteering experience among the trees! Get ready to race through the underbrush, climb over fallen logs, and navigate through the forest floor—it’s going to be wild! Who’s up for an adventure? Full details can be found here or via the QR Code above: https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/running-wild-mar-25/ Sign-up directly here: https://forms.office.com/r/YjKBb7yWE7

Don’t forget to sign up to our next Club Meet session at Belvoir Forest on Saturday 8 March, from 10am to 2pm. Join our expert coaches and meet our friendly community. Our AGM will take place after the coaching session in the BB Hall, so please stay to hear how our club is doing and to elect our new committee for 2025. Full details can be found here: https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/club-meet-mar-25/ Or sign-up straightaway here or via the QR Code below: https://forms.office.com/r/qgfYiWad8t