2026 CorkO Summer League

2026 CorkO Summer League

It's that time of year again when the evenings are long and bright and there's now more time to play outdoors and no better way to while away an evening that at a CorkO Summer Orienteering League event. We are back and will be coming to a forest or park near you real soon. So it is now time to root out your o-shoes and dust off your SI card and get ready for some wood and parkland adventures.

Each week we will be orienteering in a different forest or park in and around Cork city and county. If your are looking for a healthy, fun, outdoor activity to fill the long summer evenings then why not encourage your family, friends or colleagues to take part and enjoy a fun evening in the woods. Beginners and families are always welcome, and we will have someone on hand at each event to show you the ropes.

So why not get outdoors and join us for some evening orienteering. Keep reading for further details on this year series.

SUMMER LEAGUE SEASON TICKET

Participants can entry each event online at Orienteering Ireland (www.orienteering.ie/fixtures). The online entry will close 9pm the evening before each event.

Similar to last year participants will also have the option to purchase a summer league season ticket.

The season ticket covers entry to all 9 Summer League events and our warm up/practice event.

By entering the whole league up front participants shall receive a great value discounted rate.

Season Ticket Prices

Adult: €55

Child/Student/Unwaged/Senior: €32

Family: €130 (Maximum of 2 Adults and no more than 5 family members / family)

Follow the link below to purchase your Summer League Season Ticket today

SUMMER LEAGUE WARM UP/PRACTICE EVENT

As a prequel to the 2026 Summer League CorkO shall host a warm-up/practice event on Tuesday 19th May in Tramore Valley Park.

The aim of this event to provide some basic navigation training to help hone your orienteering skills and prepare for our Summer League events.

There will be 2 courses on offer on the night geared towards specific orienteering techniques.

CORKO 2026 SUMMER LEAGUE FIXTURES

Here are the locations that will be visited in the 2026 Cork Orienteering Club Summer League:

PREQUEL: May  19th Tramore Valley Park, Cork City

SL#1: May  26th Currabinny Wood, Ringaskiddy 

SL#2: June 2nd Doneraile Forest Park, Doneraile 

SL#3: June 9th Regional Park Ballincollig

SL#4: June 16th  James Fort, Kinsale

SL#5: June 23rd  Blackrock, Cork City

SL#6: June 30th  Ballyannon Wood, Midleton

SL#7: July 7th  Mallow Town Park, Mallow

SL#8: July 14th  Glenbower Wood, Killeagh

SL#9: July 21st  Fota House and Gardens, Fota

Remember you need to attend 6 events to complete the league and receive a league finisher memento.

COURSES

Our summer league events are fun, suitable for all the family, young and old, and irrespective of fitness levels. As usual there will be two courses on offer each evening.

1. Short (1.5km to 2.5km) which is aimed at families, juniors and beginners.

2. Long (3.5km to 4.5km)

START TIME

You can start anytime between 5:30pm and 6:45pm at each event.

Control collection will commence at 7:30pm

ENTRY FEES

Entry fees are €5 Juniors/Students/Seniors, €8 Adult and €20 Family.

Alternatively purchase your season ticket today and avail of the great value discount.

FURTHER INFO

The full fixture list and the online entry for each event can be found at the following link: www.orienteering.ie/fixture/

You can also follow us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/cork.orienteering

Hope you can join us in Tramore Valley Park for our summer league warm-up.