August Orienteering Phoenix Park
| Author | Date | Message |
|---|---|---|
| Lindie Naughton | Jul 30 2012, 10:48am | On Tuesday evenings in August, Three Rock Orienteering Club is organising a league of four events in Dublin's Phoenix Park. On each of the four evenings, 3km and 6km courses are on offer (6.30-7.30pm starts). Families, novices, club runners, adventure racers and hill walkers/runners all welcome. First night is Tuesday August 7; reg Papal Cross car park. Starts on other nights are from the Furry Glen (Aug 14), Magazine Fort (Aug 21) and Furze Road (Aug 28). Groups welcome - just let us know so we can have enough maps prepared. Entry is €5 or €2 for children, with all funds from the first night going to the DeafHear charity. Perfect for the dog days of August! See www.3roc.net or contact me at lindie (dot) naughton(at)gee mail. |
| Gerard Cunningham | Aug 13 2012, 10:18pm | Great to see a few hillrunners out perfecting their navigation skills in the Phoenix Park last week. The results from last week are at http://orienteering.ie/results/FullSIResults.php?1948. Tomorrow night Tuesday 14th the series continues from the car park inside the Knockmarroon Gate, close to the Furry Glen. Great opportunity to prepare for the next Navigation Challenge |
| Lindie Naughton | Aug 19 2012, 11:23am | We're up to round 3 in the 3ROC August Evening League on next Tuesday August 21 (6.30-7.30). Families and regular Park runners especially welcome. Make it a night out! Start is at the Magazine Fort (just inside Islandbridge Gate; foot access only. By car - from main gate, go left at first roundabout and then straight through at the next intersection. 3km and 6km course on offer. Fee €€5 or €€2 for children. €2 SI rent. Notes: Lost property: Black "North Face" top left behind last week. Collect on Tuesday or ring Gerry 087 636 9461. Final round: Tuesday August 28. Bring a picnic! |
| Lindie Naughton | Aug 28 2012, 11:24am | Final round August O-League tonight, starting from the Furse road. Best way to some is via Chesterfield Ave (main road). Take first left after the Eagle Monument roundabout. Se y'all! |
