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⏰ Early bird entries for this year’s Irish Orienteering Championships close this Monday 23 March. It would be great if as many LVO members as possible come down to Cork for the May Bank Holiday weekend (2-4 May) to represent our club and to compete together at the Monday’s relays. Full details here: https://ioc.orienteering.ie/irish-orienteering-champs Enter directly here: https://fabian4.co.uk/default.aspx?EventID=4146 Any questions, do get in touch!

The Outdoor Partnership is currently gathering feedback on participation in outdoor activities, as well as the barriers people may face in getting involved. This short, 5-minute survey will help The Outdoor Partnership secure funding from the National Lottery to continue delivering outdoor activity programmes across Northern Ireland. For example, they’ve previously worked with Ric to develop orienteering opportunities. With continued funding, they’ll be able to expand this work further by partnering with governing bodies and local groups to create clearer pathways into a wide range of sports and activities. 👉 Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and support this important Read More …

What a fantastic morning at today’s Club Meet in Lady Dixon Park! A huge thank-you goes to our brilliant coaches Philip, Helen and Olivia Baxter, along with their ever-helpful assistant Alan Elwood. More than 30 club members turned out and were treated to a lively session focused on relay skills ahead of the upcoming JK and Irish Orienteering Championships. Philip kicked things off with the help of some volunteer juniors, explaining the concept of “gaffling” — and why it’s very important not to blindly follow someone who might be heading to a completely different control! To put it all into practice, Read More …

SIGN UP NOW for Relay Training at Lady Dixon Park on Saturday 14 March, from 10am–2pm. Sign-up closes Tuesday 10 March at midnight. If you’ve got your eye on the relays at the Jan Kjellström International Festival of Orienteering (JK) and the Irish Orienteering Championships, this is the session you don’t want to miss. Philip Baxter is bringing the full relay experience to Lady Dixon Park.    Full details here: https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/club-meet-mar-26/

The club printer has just developed a fault which leaves me unable to print event maps. Until I can resolve the problem LVO Map Printing Services will be off the air. Alan Gartside

We’re excited to be running a Junior Squad RE-RUN Kit Sale at the Spring Scatter on Saturday 18th April 2026. This is a fundraiser to support our junior squad, and we’d love your help! If you have any outgrown or unused club kit in good condition, O-tops, trousers, O-shoes, trainers, or other outdoor gear, please consider donating them. We will then sell the kit at affordable prices, with all proceeds going to the junior squad. Please give any donations to Fionne, Moire or Steph by Sunday 12th April. On the day of the Spring Scatter, come along and find our Read More …

📍 Castleward, Strangford 📅 Saturday 7 March ⏰ 11am–1pm starts 👉Enter here or via the QR Code: https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=17445 Full details here, including parking fees for members: https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/lvo-spring-cup-26/ Note: We have been very fortunate to agree a reduced National Trust entry fee for this event. This is available to LVO members and NIOA members at the reduced rate of £6.00 per adult person and £3.00 per under 18s. You will need to provide evidence of Club/British Orienteering Membership e.g. your membership card or renewal letter/email to avail of this discount. (The standard rate is £15 per adult and £7.50 per child). NT members will not be charged, Read More …

Congratulations to all our juniors who travelled to Dublin’s Phoenix Park today to compete in the annual Irish Juniors Time Trial. What a day it was, a true mud fest featuring tough climbs, slippery descents and a challenging 1.3km forest lap that tested everyone’s grit and determination. A special shoutout to Emily Kerr, who smashed the W14 course record previously held by Niamh Corbett since October 2009. An incredible achievement and a proud moment for the whole team. Amazing work by all — resilience, teamwork, and top-class performances all round! 👏

SIGN UP NOW for Relay Training at Lady Dixon Park on Saturday 14 March, from 10am–2pm. If you’ve got your eye on the relays at the Jan Kjellström International Festival of Orienteering (JK) and the Irish Orienteering Championships, this is the session you don’t want to miss. Philip Baxter is bringing the full relay experience to Lady Dixon Park — speed, chaos, pressure, and that all-important handover. 💥 The Plan 🔁 Long(ish) Mass Start SessionNothing like the sound of punching units beeping in unison during a stampede to the first control. Practice staying sharp when everyone’s around you. 🧩 Baffled LegsForking, pressure, decision-making. Can you stay Read More …

⏰Entries close Saturday 28/02 at 18:00 for the Castleblaney Leinster League / NI Colour Series event, courtesy of Fingal Orienteers. 📍 Location: Hope Castle, Castleblayney 🗓 Date: Sunday 1 March ⏰ Starts: 11:00am – 2:00pm 🔗 Full details and registration available here: https://www.orienteering.ie/fixtures/castleblaney-2/ Let’s show our appreciation the best way we know how — by turning up in BIG numbers and making it a fantastic day of racing! 💪🔥