Lakelanders Deliver Outstanding Results at Swim Belfast Invitational 2026
07 Jun 2026
Lakelanders Deliver Outstanding Results at Swim Belfast Invitational 2026
A squad of 20 swimmers from Enniskillen Lakelanders ASC made a big splash at the Swim Belfast Invitational 2026, held at Lisnasharragh Leisure Centre, Belfast, on Sunday 7th June, delivering a series of outstanding performances against strong competition.
The Lakelanders rose to the occasion in style, returning home with an impressive haul of medals and personal bests (PBs), highlighting the hard work, determination, and commitment of these talented young athletes.
Poppy Brownlee (12) performed well, taking on four new events. She was delighted to finish as the fifth fastest 12-year-old in the 25m Butterfly and sixth fastest in the 25m Breaststroke.
Ella Rose Carron (11) took two seconds off her PB in the 100m Freestyle and delivered another excellent swim in the 50m Breaststroke, recording a new PB of 57.78.
Aoife Donnelly (8) delivered one of her best swims yet, achieving a significant PB in the 25m Breaststroke and finishing fourth in her age group.
Eoghan Donnelly (12) continued his impressive progress with two PB performances, earning a bronze medal in the 25m Backstroke and placing third among 12-year-old boys in the 25m Butterfly.
Sophie Hanna (14) delivered an impressive performance, achieving PBs in the 100m (2.5-second PB) and 200m (5-second PB) Backstroke to secure third- and fourth-place finishes. These strong swims earned her three consideration times for the Irish Nationals in July.
Emily Irvine (10), competing in the 11s age group, produced an outstanding performance, winning gold in the 25m Backstroke and bronze in the 25m Freestyle. She also placed fourth in the 25m Butterfly and recorded a new PB in the 25m Breaststroke.
Jack Loizides (8) confidently took on two new strokes, Backstroke and Butterfly, achieving encouraging results, alongside solid swims in Breaststroke and Freestyle.
Lauren Loizides (14) enjoyed a very successful day, taking almost 3 seconds off her 50m Butterfly and an impressive 14 seconds off her 50m Freestyle. She also swam strongly in Breaststroke and completed her first 200m Freestyle.
Maya McClintock (9) secured second-place finishes in the 25m Backstroke and Freestyle, as well as sixth place in both the 25m Butterfly and Breaststroke. In the 50m events, she placed second in Backstroke and Breaststroke and third in Freestyle, showing excellent consistency across all swims.
Erin McGrath (11) delivered a series of strong performances, claiming a bronze medal in the 25m Breaststroke. She also recorded solid finishes in Freestyle, Butterfly, and Backstroke, achieving a PB in Backstroke.
Ella Neal (14) produced four strong swims, achieving top-ten finishes in both the 100m Backstroke and 200m Backstroke, while maintaining her time in the 200m Freestyle.
Imogen Neal (11) had an excellent day, achieving top-ten finishes across all her events and recording PBs in the 50m and 100m Freestyle and Breaststroke, as well as the 50m Backstroke.
Tiana Mbeulani (13) delivered four strong swims, achieving PBs in the 100m and 50m Freestyle while maintaining her entry times in the 50m and 100m Breaststroke.
Elin O’Donohue (12) impressed with two strong swims, setting new PBs in the 50m Butterfly and 50m Breaststroke, securing a top-five finish in Butterfly and a bronze medal in Breaststroke.
Isla O’Donohue (8), in only her second gala, continued her promising progress with strong swims in the 25m Breaststroke and Freestyle, achieving top-three finishes in both events.
Isabella Rasdale (11) had a fantastic meet, achieving two PBs—taking five seconds off her Breaststroke and four seconds off her Freestyle—and finishing first in her Freestyle heat.
Kealan Rice (13) had a solid day’s swimming, maintaining his time in the 100m Freestyle and successfully completing his first 200m Breaststroke.
Maia Rolston-McAuliffe (12) had a great gala, achieving PBs in the 200m Freestyle, 50m Breaststroke, and 100m Backstroke, placing fifth, sixth, and eleventh respectively.
Alise Uzulina (9) was delighted to achieve a new PB in the 25m Backstroke and also delivered strong swims in the 25m Breaststroke and Freestyle.
Haralds Uzulins (15) had a stellar meet, achieving PBs in both the 50m Butterfly and 50m Breaststroke, claiming first place in the latter.
Club PRO Janette Mongan praised the swimmers’ efforts and commitment to their training, stating: “These performances are a direct result of the swimmers’ dedication and commitment to training. It’s fantastic to see that hard work being rewarded, and as they represent Enniskillen, we couldn’t be prouder.”
The swimmers and their families are grateful for the guidance and support of coaches Fionna Orr, Chelsey Weir and Liam Campbell, as well as the many parents who contribute in voluntary roles to support the club and its athletes.
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