Lakelanders Swim to Success in Lisburn 30 Jan 2022
On Saturday 29th January 7 swimmers from Enniskillen Lakelanders Swimming Club travelled to the Lagan Valley Leisureplex in Lisburn first of Swim Ulster’s ‘Future Challengers’ Series 2 Galas. This Gala series is for swimmers aged 10-12 and our young Lakelanders relished the opportunity for new PBs and a fun afternoon of competitive swimming.
Enniskillen Lakelanders on top form at first Long Course meet 24 Jan 2022
11 members of the Enniskillen Lakelanders competed in last weekend’s Swim Ulster Long Course Meet at the Bangor Aurora complex. This, 1st regional Long Course event in two years was an opportunity for the Lakelanders to secure qualification times for upcoming National and International events.
Lough Erne Resort makes a Splash with New Swimming Sponsorship 29 Dec 2021
Lough Erne Resort is hoping a new sponsorship deal will make waves for local swimmers as the resort has announced it is to support Enniskillen Lakelanders Swimming Club.
Cora & Dara dazzle at the Irish Short Course Championships in Dublin 21 Dec 2021
With the World Short Course Championships taking place in Abu Dhabi, the Irish Short Course Championships at Dublin's Sport Ireland National Aquatic Centre, provided the opportunity for some of Ireland’s younger athletes to take centre stage last week in Dublin. Under the watchful eye of Coach Sinead Donagher, the return to National competition did not disappoint for the Enniskillen Lakelanders’ swimmers attending the three-day meet - Dara Ronan (17) and Cora Rooney (16). With increasing Covid restrictions, spectators were not permitted at this event. Swim Ireland broadcast the events live from the NAC and many Lakelanders swimmers watched the action online, cheering for their friends and teammates virtually.
Lakelanders at Sliabh Beagh and Lisburn 15 Dec 2021
A busy weekend for the Enniskillen Lakelanders saw 10 swimmers compete in two events. The Sliabh Beagh Christmas Cluster Meet took place across two days at the Coral Leisure Centre in Monaghan and the Lisburn Christmas Meet took place on Sunday 12th December 2021 in the Lagan Valley Leisureplex.
Future Challenger Series Meet 2 in Craigavon 05 Dec 2021
On Sunday 5th December 8 swimmers from Enniskillen Lakelanders Swimming Club made their way to the beautiful facilities at the South Lakes Leisure Centre in Craigavon for the second of Swim Ulster’s ‘Future Challengers’ Series of Galas. This Gala series is for swimmers aged 10-12 and our young Lakelanders relished the opportunity for new PBs and a fun afternoon of competitive swimming.
Meet the Team! 01 Dec 2021
Following our recent AGM, we introduce our 2021/2022 committee.
Ulster Short Course Success for Lakelanders Swimmers 09 Nov 2021
Last weekend saw 7 swimmers from the Enniskillen Lakelanders compete in the Ulster Short-Course Championships held at Lisnasharragh Leisure Centre, Belfast. The local swimmers approached this event with excitement, not least because it was the first major regional competition since lockdown but also because many were aiming to impress new Lakelanders Head Coach, Ben Wiffen across 41 individual events and 3 Relays.
Apsiring Champs Rise Above in Lisburn 20 Oct 2021
13 local swimmers from Enniskillen Lakelanders recently competed in the first of Swim Ulster’s ‘Aspiring Champions’ Meet Series held at the Lagan Valley Leisureplex, Lisburn. This new meet series from Swim Ireland places a renewed focus on team performance as well as individual achievement and for many of the Lakelanders’, this was their first competitive outing in 20 months. So spirits were high as they left a foggy Fermanagh early on Saturday morning for the 2 day event.
Cracking Swimming from Lakelanders in Craigavon! 13 Oct 2021
Sunday 10th October 16 swimmers from Enniskillen Lakelanders Swimming Club made their way to the beautiful facilities at the South Lakes Leisure Centre in Craigavon for the first of Swim Ulster’s Future Challengers’ Series of Galas. This was the younger Lakelanders’ first swimming competition in around 20 months and they relished the opportunity, returning with great memories and a slew of new personal best swims (PBs).
- 13 Jul 2025Lakelanders Sparkle at National Championships in Limerick
Enniskillen Lakelanders Swimming Club were well represented on the National stage at the 2025 Irish Age Group National Championships at the University of Limerick Sports Arena last week. Six young Lakelanders’ swimmers joined almost 700 swimmers from over 100 clubs competing over four days of exciting competition. - 06 Jul 2025Enniskillen Lakelanders will be well represented at Summer National Competitions
With the 2024/2025 swimming season coming to an end, the finale for the competitive swimmers from Enniskillen Lakelanders is the Irish Summer National competitions. There is great excitement among the 6 Lakelanders swimmers who have qualified to compete at the Age Group Championships in Limerick.
Thursday 10th July sees the start of the 4 day Irish National Age Group Championships for swimmers aged 14 and under in the UL Sport Complex at the University of Limerick. Six Lakelanders have qualified to attend, two of whom are competing at this level for the first time. - 29 Jun 2025Enniskillen Lakelanders Celebrate Season Successes
Enniskillen Lakelanders Swimming Club held their annual End of Season Gala last Saturday 28th June. This marks the end of the club's a very different 10 month season swimming in two counties across the FODC council. The gala is an opportunity for swimmers across all groups to compete side by side and a fun relay to round of the event. - 22 Jun 2025Medals and PBs galore for the Lakelanders at Summer Gala in Lisburn
Swim Ulster’s Swim Festival 2025 took place in Lisburn's Lagan Valley Leisureplex on Sunday the 22nd of June.
A squad of 18 Enniskillen Lakelanders’ swimmers, along with Head Coach Fionna Orr, made their way to Lisburn for the event. - 08 Jun 2025Medals and PBs for Lakelanders at Banbridge Open
Banbridge Open Long Course Meet took place in Craigavon’s South Lakes Leisure Centre on Saturday the 7th of June.
A squad of 13 Enniskillen Lakelanders’ swimmers, along with Head Coach Fionna Orr, made their way to the fabulous South Lakes Leisure Centre long course (50m) swimming pool for the final club meet of the season for the older swimmers. This meet provided the final opportunity for competitive swimmers to qualify for Swim Ireland's Irish Summer National competitions. As a bonus Banbridge swimming club had extended their invitation to clubs from all over Ireland. The chance to achieve qualifying times and compete against the best in Ireland was too good to miss. - 07 Jun 2025Young Lakelanders fought fierce battle with Lecale in AquaSprints Final
A team of 39 young swimmers from Enniskillen Lakelanders ASC travelled to the Lagan Valley LeisurePlex in Lisburn last Friday to compete in the A final of this year’s Forest Feast AquaSprints League.
The event saw the young Lakelanders compete in a head to head battle against a strong squad from Lecale Swimming Club, while Swim Belfast and Olympia battled it out in the Division 4 B final, making the night a double event. - 01 Jun 2025Lakelanders success in Bangor
Seven Enniskillen Lakelanders' swimmers travelled to the Aurora Complex in Bangor to race at the Ian Wright Memorial Gala at the weekend. - 18 May 2025Young Lakelanders give Lecale a tough battle for Aquasprint League Round 3
A team of 35 young swimmers from Enniskillen Lakelanders ASC travelled to Downpatrick on Saturday to compete in the third meet of this year’s Forest Feast AquaSprints league.
The annual Swim Ulster competition offers an opportunity for younger swimmers born between 2017 and 2012 to race over 25m sprints in all four strokes, in both individual and relay events.
The young Lakelanders who recently moved to Omagh for training following the closure of their home pool in the Lakeland Forum, took on the battle against Lecale with gusto. - 04 May 2025Quartet of Ulster titles and a slew of medals & PBs at Ulster LC Champs
A squad of 12 swimmers from Enniskillen Lakelanders Swimming Club attended the Ulster Age Group and Senior LC Championships at the Bangor Aurora Leisure Complex on 2nd, 3rd & 4th 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. - 19 Apr 2025Lakelanders light up the NAC at Irish Open
Swim Ireland’s Irish Open Swimming Championships started on Saturday (12th April) at the Sport Ireland National Aquatic Centre in Dublin. The 5-day event saw over three hundred swimmers from over fifty clubs compete for National titles in thirty-four individual events. The competition saw twelve Championship Records broken as well as three Irish Senior and four Irish Junior Records across the five days of racing as swimmers aimed for places on Senior National Teams. This meet is also the first opportunity for athletes to qualify for the Regional and National programmes for the 2025-2026 season. Three swimmers from the local Enniskillen Lakelanders swim club attended the prestigious meet keen to compete with the best in the country and witness some of the top swimmers the world in action.
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