Please note all  WEGO orienteering events are on hold for the present due to damage to forests as a result of Storm Éowym. Frank Ryan Secretary WEGO

WEGO events for Spring 2025 subject to access permission.  Entries online at https://orienteering.ie/fixtures Frank Ryan Secretary WEGO  087 6745595.  

Galway Orienteers Local Orienteering Events, Spring 2025; Start Times 11.00am to 12noon  Fees: Adult €8, Family Max €20, Child €5, Groups of 10 or more €4 per person Leader free.

The next Galway Orienteers “The Western Eagles” orienteering event will be Please note the first WEGO orienteering event for 2026 will be held on Sunday 1st February in Ballyloughane on a new map produced by Pat Healy. The scale is 1:3500 and the contour interval is 2m

There will be 2 courses on offer

Short 2.00k and Long 4.3K

The area is a mix of Roads, Paths and tracks close to the beach

Entries will open on Monday 26th January at 11am and close on Friday 30th January at 8pm
Galway Orienteers “The Western Eagles”
Orienteering Events Dates and Locations 2026
Day Events
Sunday 1st
February Ballyloughane, Galway Permit Confirmed
Sunday 1st
March Rinville Park, Oanmore, Co. Galway
Saturday 21st
March Irish Sprint Championships Limerick
Sunday 12th
April Kilcornan, Co. Galway
Saturday 2nd
May Irish Championships Sheeps head, Cork
Sunday 3nd
May Irish Championships Sheeps head, Cork
Monday 4th
May Irish Championships Sheeps head, Cork
Sunday 17th
May Portumna Forest Park, Co. Galway
Summer Fun Date Event and Women in Sport Date to be a
announced
Sunday 18th
October Kylebrack, Co. Galway
Sunday 8th
November Coole Park, Gort, Co. Galway
Sunday 6th
December Cappagh Park/ Barna Woods, Galway
Night O league
Wednesday 28th
January – ATU Campus
Wednesday 11th
February – Moore Hall
Wednesday 25th
Febfebruary – Killary Adventure
Wednesday 11th
March – Lough Lannagh
Wednesday 25th
March – National Museum Turlough
All the above WEGO events are subject to access permission and permits.
Please check Orienteering Ireland website nearer the dates

Frank Ryan Secretary WEGO

• Galway Orienteers O Event Locations
• Come and have a go at orienteering in your area, a new challenge the whole family can enjoy!Suitable for all ages and no experience necessary on courses ranging from 2km to 10km, so why not give it a try!Register online at orienteering.ie/fixtures (limited entries on the day of the event)ORIENTEERING IS AN ADVENTURE SPORT AND YOU TAKE PART AT YOUR OWN RISK.

Derek Conerney Secretary; Frank Ryan Chairperson; Galway Orienteers Child Safety Statemen. Galway Orienteers “The Western Eagles” Child Safeguarding Statement 1– Galway Orienteers “The Western Eagles” provides orienteering activities for young people through participation in club orienteering eventsSport: Orienteering; Location: Galway City & County 2 – Principles to safeguard children from harm Galway Orienteers is committed to safeguarding children and by working under the guidance of our NGB Safeguarding Policies our members, working with our young people, throughout the organisation, seek to create a safe environment for young people to grow and develop within sport. The following set of principles should be adhered to: Importance of childhood – The importance of childhood should be understood and valued by everyone involved in sport. Needs of the child – All children’s sport experiences should be guided by what is best for children. This means that adults should have a basic understanding of the emotional, physical and personal needs of young people. Integrity in relationships – Adults interacting with children in sport are in a position of trust and influence. They should always ensure that children are treated with integrity and respect, and the self-esteem of young people is enhanced. Fair Play – All children’s sport should be conducted in an atmosphere of fair play. The principles of fair play should always be emphasised, and organisers should give clear guidelines regarding acceptable standards of behaviour. Quality atmosphere & ethos – Children’s sport should be conducted in a safe, positive and encouraging atmosphere. Competition – Competition is an essential element of sport and should be encouraged in an age appropriate manner. A child centred ethos will help to ensure that competition and specialisation are kept in their appropriate place. Equality – All children should be valued and treated in an equitable and fair manner regardless of ability, age, gender, religion, social and ethnic background or political persuasion.