2025 Munster Urban League #2

Munster Urban League #2 Youghal, Co. Cork Sunday January 19th

The second event in the Munster Urban League will take place in Youghal Town on Sunday January 19th.

Youghal is one of may heritage town's in Ireland's Ancient East where vibrant history and modern life meet. Located on the estuary of the River Blackwater, the town is a former military and economic centre. Located on the edge of a steep riverbank, the town has a long and narrow layout and one of the best examples of a Norman walled port in Ireland today. As a historic walled seaport town it is sure to provide interesting orienteering routes as you journey through time from our Viking founders down through the various eras that formed Youghal. While sprinting around these scenic streets be sure to take some time to appreciate the numerous historic buildings and monuments within the town's walls.

COURSE INFORMATION

Short: 1.7km (14 controls) approx 40m climb

Medium: 3.3 km (16 controls) approx 75m climb

Long: 4.7 km (16 controls) approx 100m climb

Note:

The course lengths are straight line distances, expect running distance to be 30-40% longer that course lengths (if someone can tell me how to get optimum route choice lengths from purple pen I can add that information).

All courses cross roads, including the short course. The short course is contained within housing areas where footpaths can be utilised. The short course is buggy friendly but there is some grass around the start / finish area.

START TIME

Competitors can start anytime from 10:30am to 12pm.

EVENT ENTRY

Online entry is now open and orienteers can register at the following link:

https://www.orienteering.ie/fixtures/youghal-2/

We will also be accepting entry on the day.

REGISTRATION

Start/registration/finish is at the car park of the Youghal Town walls. 

This is on Raheen Road - the house opposite the car park has the eircode P36 X786.

So why not join us on some urban adventures in Youghal.