Following a successful Irish National Division 2 Competition in Limerick for our up and coming younger swimmers, this week sees our Senior and TAG swimmers head for Dublin's National Aquatic Centre, sponsored by local companies: Belmore Court & Motel plus Western Brand NI limited, for the climax for the age group season – The Irish Summer National Finals. 11 Lakelanders put in the long hours for training and achieved the times needed at qualifying events throughout the 2018/19 season to reach this level – 6 of them swimming at National Finals for the first time. Together with their younger clubmates in last week's Div 2 finals, the sheer number of swimmers qualifying at this level shows the progress of the Lakelanders in recent years.
Local and national star Ellie McCartney returns to the Championships for the fifth time, four at the top level, with the hope of retaining one or more of her Irish National Titles. The 14-year-old is swimming a variety of strokes and distances including her favourites; 100m & 200m Breaststroke and the 200m Individual Medley. On top of this Ellie will swim the 100m Backcrawl & 400m IM for the first time at the championships as well as 50m, 100m, 200m, 400m and 800m Freestyle.
13-year-old Isobel Lannon makes her debut at the Championships where she will compete in 6 events. Izzy will swim in the 100m and 200m Breaststroke, 400m Freestyle, 200m Individual Medley, 100m and 200m Backstroke. Izzy has trained hard all year and is keen to show what she can do at this level.
Anna McDade, 12 – The youngest female swimmer attending, makes her debut at National level to compete in her favoured stroke in the 100m and 200m Breaststroke events with the determination to continue to improve her recent fantastic swimming form.
14-year-old Molly Johnston makes her debut at the Championships to compete in the 100m and 200m Breaststroke events. Molly is keen to continue her progress and show her improvement since last year's Division 2 event.
Emilie Reihill, 13 will swim at National level for the first time to compete in her favourite events the 50m and 100m Freestyle events. Emilie is looking to build on the experience gained at Ulster level this year with the determination to continue to improve her swimming form.
14-year-old Ciosa McConnell makes her debut at the National Finals to compete in the 100m and 200m Breaststroke events keen to continue her progress and is looking forward to putting her hard work at training in to practice in a great end of season competition.
Cora Rooney, 14 is the Lakelanders newest swimmer having only joined the club in the past month. However Cora comes with an illustrious competitive history including regional/national medals and a recent share in an Ulster junior relay record. At this year's finals Cora competes in the 200m & 100m Backstroke plus the 200m Freestyle and the 200m Medley races, watch this space.
The Lakelanders girls will also participate in 2 relay teams over the 5 day event, the Female 12-14 Freestyle and Medley Relays.
12-year-old Frank Buchanan makes his debut at the NAC as the youngest Fermanagh swimmer to compete in the National Finals. Frank will swim the 100m and 200m Backstroke events with the determination to continue his recent progress at Ulster level.
Ben Lynch, 16 has had a great season in 2018/19 with lots of podium finishes at Ulster level, he now travels to Dublin to contest his favourite stroke, Freestyle, at 200m, 400m, 800m and 1500m lengths as well as the 200m Backstroke. The 16-year-old is keen to translate his Ulster achievements into National Success.
Lewis McCartney, 17. Lewis is in his prime for Age Group Swimming and will participate in 100m & 200m Breaststroke plus the 100 & 200m Backstroke. Having already hit Gold and Silver at Ulster level in 2019, Lewis is looking forward to another successful national competition.
16-year-old Oisin McManus will also return to the scene of his 2016 & 2018 1500m Freestyle Golds to contest 2 events the 200m & 400m Freestyle. Having missed a lot of the 18/19 season through illness Oisin is looking forward to his return to the pool and the buzz of the national finals.
Kealan McShea fresh from his medal success at the recent Mary Peter's event in Bangor, and with an all Ireland Surf Life Saving gold medal achieved in 2018, has entered four individual events: 100m Breaststroke, 100m Backstroke and 200m & 400m Individual Medley. The 17-year-old has seen his hard pay off in the 18/19 season and is hoping for more success over the Championship.
The Senior Boys will also compete in the 400m Freestyle and Medley relays seeking to regain their form from previous years when they achieved podium success.
Lakelanders Head Coach Aaron Rickhuss congratulated all swimmers on their success in qualifying saying, 'it's a pleasure to coach these athletes and to see them achieve at national qualification. Swimming is a sport that requires serious dedication and discipline and I'm thrilled to see this amount of Fermanagh swimmers who have what it takes to reach this level. We're all looking forward to a great event'.
- 03 May 2026An Ulster title, a slew of medals and PBs home to Enniskillen from Ulster Champs
A squad of 9 swimmers from Enniskillen Lakelanders Swimming Club attended the Ulster Age Group and Senior LC Championships at the Bangor Aurora Leisure Complex on 1st, 2nd & 3rd May. Competitors from across 32 clubs in Ulster met the tough qualification standards to take part in this key meet over three days, targeting Ulster podium spots, and those important Summer National qualification times. - 26 Apr 2026Lakelanders top the medal board at Spring Gala
Enniskillen Lakelanders Swimming Club held their Spring Junior Gala on Sunday 26th April, an event aimed at younger swimmers. As the Lakelanders approach the first year complete at their temporary base at Omagh Leisure Centre and there was much excitement among the swimmers from the outset with 41 swimmers from Enniskillen Lakelanders taking part. They were joined by competitors from eleven other Ulster swimming clubs. For many of the 8-14 year-old competitors, this would be one their first experiences of individual competition, that all important first step for every sportsperson. - 19 Apr 2026Cracking Racing in Craigavon for Enniskillen Lakelanders' Swimmers
Portadown ASC and Lurgan ASC hosted the South Lake Open Meet 2026 at South Lake Leisure Centre, Craigavon on Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th April. A total of 26 Enniskillen Lakelanders’ swimmers competed over the two day meet.
Saturday morning saw fantastic swimming by 11 of our younger athletes competing in a range of 25m races in the short course format. Many PBs were smashed with the young Lakelanders doing their club proud in the pool. - 29 Mar 2026Enniskillen Lakelanders' swimmers clinch medals & top ten finishes for their sch
The Irish Minor Schools Championships 2026 took place on Sunday 29th March at the National Aquatic Centre, Dublin. 10 Enniskillen Lakelanders swimmers aged 12 and under made the journey, having qualified in November at the regional schools gala in Bangor and were high with excitement as they headed off to Dublin to do their schools proud on the National stage. - 22 Mar 2026Lakelanders Success at Future Challengers Gala in Lisburn
On Saturday 21st March, a group of 14 young swimmers from Enniskillen Lakelanders Swimming Club took part in Round 4 of the Swim Ulster Future Challengers Series, held at Lagan Valley Leisureplex in Lisburn. The competition drew over 450 swimmers between the ages of 10 and 14 from across Ulster.
Participants competed in a range of more demanding events, including Individual Medley (IM), Breaststroke, and Freestyle. The Lakelanders swimmers performed with determination throughout the meet, embracing the challenge of competing against a high standard of provincial opposition while striving to achieve personal best times. - 16 Mar 2026Lakelanders claim awards & PBs in Bangor
11 Enniskillen Lakelanders’ swimmers travelled to the Aurora Aquatic & Leisure Complex, Bangor to compete in Round 2 of Swim Ulster’s ‘Aspiring Champions’ Meet Series on 14th & 15th March. This spectacular 50m pool was the perfect venue for the many challenging events the Fermanagh swimmers were eager to dive into over the weekend. - 16 Feb 2026Lakelanders take the Lead in Lisburn
A squad of 33 Enniskillen Lakelanders’ swimmers attended the Swim Belfast Open Meet on Sunday the 15th of February in Lagan Valley Leisureplex, Lisburn. The gala was a great success for the Fermanagh swimmers who relished the opportunity to compete against swimmers from clubs across Ulster, Leinster & Connacht, returned home with numerous medals and personal best times. - 12 Feb 2026Past & Present Lakelanders lead the way for Fermanagh at Swim Ulster’s Senior Sc
Local Swimmers Sparkle for their Schools as Past & Present Lakelanders lead the way for Fermanagh at Swim Ulster’s Senior Schools’ Cup & Championships in Bangor
The Swim Ulster Schools Cup & Championships 2026 took place on Friday 6th February at Aurora Aquatic & Leisure Complex Bangor. Over 1000 swimmers from more than 130 schools across the province of Ulster took part in the one day event. Three local schools were part of the action with 22 local swimmers taking part. - 01 Feb 2026Young Lakelanders Swim to Success in Belfast
On Saturday 31st January, 13 young swimmers from Enniskillen Lakelanders Swimming Club competed in Round 3 of the Swim Ulster Future Challengers Series at Lisnasharragh Leisure Centre, Belfast. The meet attracted over 450 swimmers aged 10–14 from across Ulster, all taking on the more challenging events of Individual Medley (IM), Backstroke and Butterfly.
The Lakelanders squad rose to the occasion, relishing the opportunity to race against strong provincial competition while aiming for personal best performances. - 26 Jan 2026Lakelanders Secure Medals & PBs at Swim Ulster Open Meet in Bangor
6 Enniskillen Lakelanders’ swimmers competed at Swim Ulster’s Open Long Course Meet at the Aurora Aquatic & Leisure Complex in Bangor on the 24 & 25th January. Swimmers from clubs all over Ireland attended this exciting start to the Long Course season and the Lakelanders were eager to race their fellow athletes in the fabulous 10 lane 50m pool at the Aurora.
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