Author: M O'Sullivan

Firstly I hope that everyone is safe and sound after the weekend of storms. I know that there is a massive clear-up on a personal level, with garden trees down, glasshouses broken, tiles dislodged. I know also that many of you have been without power, broadband and mobile signal. I hope that everything is soon restored, cleaned up and put back in place, so that we can get on with our daily lives again. There are many reports of devastation to the forests that we orienteer in. I’ve heard that Castlewellan and Kilbroney are still closed, with trees down across Read More …

Due to the severe weather, Cairn Wood has been closed by the council and unfortunately we have to postpone tomorrow (Saturday’s) Club Score Champs. We will look to arrange another date (potentially Saturday 22 March, TBC) and carry over the entries that are currently in the system. Alternatively, if you want to cancel your entry for a refund please contact us at entries @ lvo.org.uk

Due to the RED weather warning for Friday we MAY have to postpone the Score Champs at Cairn Wood on Saturday. Even if the storm blows through tomorrow evening there may be forest damage and the council may keep the forest closed until they have inspected and made safe. We will need to check for storm damage affecting courses ourselves on Saturday morning. We will confirm the status via email and website by 09:30 on Saturday morning. If we have to cancel we let you know about options for postponement and refunds.

Are you ready to improve your skills and take your orienteering to the next level? Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, our club coaching sessions are designed to help you achieve your goals in a fun and supportive way. Come along to our next Club Meet session at Stranmillis University on Saturday 8 February, from 10am to 2pm. Join our expert coaches and meet our friendly community, as we hone our sprint skills in preparation for the Irish Orienteering Championships in May. Full details can be found here: https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/club-meet-feb-25/ Or sign-up straightaway here: https://forms.office.com/r/UGXZmq6mxw

Enter now for our first orienteering event of the year, the LVO Club Score Championships! Taking place at 11.30am on Saturday 25 January in Cairn Wood, come along and try to get as many points as you can within the given time. Great for all ages and abilities. You can enter directly here: https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?event_id=14938. Entires close this coming Monday 20/01. Remember, you must be a member of LVO to win a prize and to avail of our super-low entry rates. You can renew or join online here. Full event details can be found here: https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/lvo-club-score-25/

Registration is now open for our first Running Wild session of the year on Sunday 26 January (11am-12.30pm), a chance for like-minded families to learn about orienteering and to find out how to get involved in our exciting club and sport. We’d love to see you there! For more information, check out LVO’s website: https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/running-wild-jan-25/ And to register for the session at Tollymore Forest Main Carpark, sign-up here: https://forms.office.com/r/WFYYNsiiDK

Entries are now open for our first orienteering event of the year, the LVO Club Score Championships! Taking place on at 11.30am on Saturday 25 January in Cairn Wood, come along and try to get as many points as you can within the given time. Great for all ages and abilities. You can enter directly here: https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?event_id=14938. Remember, you must be a member of LVO to win a prize and to avail of our super-low entry rates. You can renew or join online here. Full event details can be found here: https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/lvo-club-score-25/

What a better way to start 2025 than signing up for some coaching and a catch-up at our first Club Meet of the year? We’re heading to Hillsborough Forest on Saturday 11 January 2025, with a new arrival time of 10am to allow for more coaching and more fun. There’ll still be time to hang out afterwards for a cup of tea and some packed lunch at Hillsborough Parish Hall. Registration closes on Tuesday (7 January) at midnight. Full details can be found here: https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/club-meet-jan-25/ Register directly here: https://forms.office.com/r/Vq25Sr21zW

Our last Running Wild session of the year will be held on Sunday 29 December (11am-12.30pm) from Tollymore Forest Main Carpark. It’s a chance for like-minded families to learn about orienteering and to find out how to get involved in our exciting club and sport. “Really friendly and helpful coaches who make the morning lots of fun!” For more information, check out LVO’s website: https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/juniors-and-families-coaching-dec-24/ Sign-up closes on Tuesday 24 December at midnight, to allow the elves time to print the maps, so you can register right here, right now: https://forms.office.com/r/DMuFQyS4J6 . And if you’re M/W14 and above, and can orienteer Read More …

Are you missing the WENTs already? No fear! Come along to our Club Meet on Saturday 11 January 2025 in Hillsborough Forest. We’ve heard that you want more coaching, so we’ve moved our arrival time back to 10am! There’ll still be time to hang out afterwards for a cup of tea and some packed lunch. Full details can be found here: https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/club-meet-jan-25/ Register directly here: https://forms.office.com/r/Vq25Sr21zW