Author: M O'Sullivan

Entries Now Open! The Tollymore Festival of Orienteering 2025 is now taking entries! Date: 20-22 June 2025 Location: Tollymore Forest Park, Northern Ireland Whether you’re a seasoned orienteer or just getting started, this is a weekend you won’t want to miss. Full Details: https://lvo.org.uk/…/tollymore-festival-of…/ Enter now: Warrenpoint Urban (Friday) https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=15712 Slievenagore NICS and LL, and Social (Saturday): https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=15706 LVO Score Champs: (Sunday): https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=15731 Spread the word and we’ll see you on the streets, up the mountain and in the forest!

Entries are now open for WEE5 at Orangefield! Full event details can be found here: https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/wee-5-25/ Follow the link or scan the QR Code to go straight to SIEntries: https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=15721 Remember you can bring friends for free! Sign them up here: https://forms.office.com/r/ZYXPph99Zz

The OOCup is coming to Killarney, Co. Kerry next year, from 26th–30th July 2026! Looking into group accommodation options and the best one found so far is Fossa Camping: 🏡 26 mobile homes🛏️ A hostel with 44 beds (rented as a full unit)⛺ Camping pitches & van spaces available Would anyone be interested in staying here as a group? If so, please email Fionne so we can decide whether to book or not.

Entries close TOMORROW (Tuesday 27 May at 19:00) for the 4th Wednesday Evening Event (WEE) of the year! Date: Wednesday 28 May Location: Six Mile Water Starts: Anytime between 6.30pm – 7.30pm Enter now or via the QR Code: https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=15549 Full event details: https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/wee-4-25/ Tag your crew, bring your friends for free, and let’s kick off the WEE season with a bang! Entry of the Day is still possible but it costs more and there might not be maps available: https://lvo.org.uk/blog/2024/03/27/event-entry-closing-and-entry-on-day-update/

Entries are now open for WEE4 at Six Mile Water! Full event details can be found here: https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/wee-4-25/ Follow the link or scan the QR Code to go straight to SIEntries: https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=15549 Remember you can bring friends for free! Sign them up here: https://forms.office.com/r/X1ye3EUgQr

Don’t forget to sign-up for this coming Sunday’s Running Wild, fun, family-friendly orienteering session. Registration closes Midnight on Tuesday 20 May. When? Sunday 25 May (11am–12:30pm) Where? Tollymore Forest Park Event Info: https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/running-wild-may-25/ Register Here or via QR Code: https://forms.office.com/r/h4nf8UpNmz

Entries close TOMORROW (Tuesday 20 May at 19:00) for the 3rd Wednesday Evening Event (WEE) of the year! Date: Wednesday 21 May Location: Antrim Castle Gardens Starts: Anytime between 6.30pm – 7.30pm Enter now or via the QR Code: https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=15548 Full event details: https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/wee-3-25/ Tag your crew, bring your friends for free, and let’s kick off the WEE season with a bang! Entry of the Day is still possible but it costs more and there might not be maps available: https://lvo.org.uk/blog/2024/03/27/event-entry-closing-and-entry-on-day-update/

Entries are now open for WEE3 at Antrim Castle Gardens! Full event details can be found here: https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/wee-3-25/ Follow the link or scan the QR Code to go straight to SIEntries: https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=15548 Remember you can bring friends for free! Sign them up here: https://forms.office.com/r/7DPk8DevBe

We’re incredibly proud to announce that LVO’s James Ewart has been selected to represent Ireland at the European Youth Orienteering Championships (EYOC)! Not only is he one of just four M16 athletes from Ireland making the trip, but he’s also in his first year in the category—making this achievement all the more impressive as he competes against older, more experienced peers. Adding to the excitement, James will be lining up against Wilbert Hollinger’s grandson, who has been selected for the Australian team—a fun twist of international orienteering legacy! Best of luck, James — the entire LVO community is cheering you Read More …

Ready to Run Wild This May? Adventure Awaits! Don’t miss out – sign up today! Lagan Valley Orienteers are back with Running Wild – our monthly fun, family-friendly orienteering sessions that will challenge your mind and get your legs moving. Whether you’re new to the sport or a seasoned explorer, there’s something for everyone. Sunday 25 May (11am–12:30pm) Tollymore Forest, Main Carpark Event Info: https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/running-wild-may-25/ Register Here or via QR Code: https://forms.office.com/r/h4nf8UpNmz Who’s it for? Children in Primary 4 and up. If your child is younger, get in touch at juniors_families@lvo.org.uk to learn about other great options. All children must Read More …