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We’re committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for everyone. Our Safeguarding Policy has recently been updated to reflect British Orienteering’s best practices and new guidance. You can read the updated policy on our website under ‘About Us’, via the QR Code or download via this link: https://lvo.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/LVO-Safeguarding-Policy-030925.docx Contact details for our Club Designated Safeguarding Officer, Chloe Reed (seen in the picture, helping out at a recent WEE), can be found in the Policy. Please do not hesitate to contact her if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for helping us keep our community safe.

Join us for our next Club Meet on Saturday 13 September (10am–2pm) at Carnawaddy Mountain, Co. Louth – just an hour from Belfast!📍 Map by Fingal Orienteers: View Map📅 Sign-up closes midnight, Tuesday 9 September: Register here or via the QR Code. 🔹 Free for all LVO, NIOA & OI members🔹 Full details: Event Info🔹 Please register early so we can assign groups, prep exercises and print maps! ⚠️ Note: This is a physically tough, navigationally challenging area with a 30 minute steep walk to the start. Similar terrain to Carlingford – come prepared! Whistle and cagoule compulsory.

If you attended any of our 2025 Wednesday Evening Events (WEEs), we’d really appreciate it if you take a couple of minutes to fill in our short questionnaire: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/2ptp9ZQC0D or access it via the QR Code. If you’ve more to say, email LVO Chair and we can set up a call to hear more.  Your thoughts will help us shape an even better series next year. Thank you for being part of our WEE community!

Looking to level up your orienteering skills? Our 12-week structured training is designed to help young orienteers progress confidently and quickly to Orange / Light Green (TD3/4) standard ready for the 2026 season. DATES: Sundays, 28 Sept – 14 Dec 2025 TIME: 9:30am – 10.30am PLACE: Tollymore / Meelmore For ages 10–14 already orienteering at Yellow (TD2) level. Each week covers a core skill to build technical confidence, including cutting corners, using a compass, aiming off, route choice, attack points, map scale & distance, relocation skills, contours & interpretation, simplification & map memory… and much more! FREE for orienteering club Read More …

We’re thrilled to be using Fingal Orienteers‘ excellent map for our next Club Meet outing on Saturday 13 September, 10am-2pm: https://www.orienteering.ie/gadget/cgi-bin/reitti.cgi?act=map&id=998 Just an hour’s drive from Belfast, in scenic Co. Louth. Sign up by midnight, Tuesday 9 September via the link or QR Code: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/3V5s2aPamv Full event details: https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/club-meet-sep-25/ What’s in store: – Fun (and challenging!) contour exercises to sharpen your skills – Expert coaching in a relaxed, supportive environment – Suitable for all experience levels: everyone welcome! After the session: Unwind with a chilled catch-up over a packed lunch: bring your cup, sarnies and a few good stories! FREE Read More …

Join us for Running Wild this Sunday – a fun, family-friendly orienteering session! Whether you’re completely new or already love a forest adventure, it’s the perfect way to jump in. Sunday 31 August 11:00am – 12:30pm Tollymore Forest Main Carpark No experience needed – just bring your curiosity, energy, and love for the outdoors! Sign up here before Wednesday midnight or scan the QR code: https://lvo.org.uk/…/juniors-and-families-coaching-aug-25/

LVO Map Printing Services will be unavailable from next Saturday, 26th July, until Sunday 17th August.

🌄 The Mountains Are Calling – And So Are The Savings! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Ready to test your endurance, navigation skills, and team spirit in one of Ireland’s most iconic challenges? Entry fees go up soon – lock in your spot NOW:Ordinary Entry – £110 (goes up to £130!)Adult-Junior & U23 Teams – £75 (goes up to £85!)Score Class (1 day, 6 hours) – £40 (goes up to £50!) 2 days. 1 team. Wild terrain. Whether you’re racing for the podium or the adventure, this is your sign to commit. Full info on https://mourne2day.com/ or sign-up directly on SIEntries and let the Read More …

Club member James Ewart is running at EYOC i Czechia on 18-20 July and you can follow the action on YouTube Live. The stream will bring you live footage from the forest and the arena, statistics, results, maps, live GPS tracking, and in-depth English commentary by David Procházka and Daniel Wolf. The stream is completely free. Subtract 1 hour from the times for BST. All the detail is here: https://eyoc2025.cz/stream/