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.
Six Lakelanders made the short trip to Monaghan, where on Saturday afternoon the brothers, Senan (13) and Enda (11) Burke competed in three events each, 50m Breaststroke, Backstroke and Freestyle. Senan was pleased to win all three of his heats and Enda was pleased to win his heat in the 50m Breaststroke and second in his Freestyle. Both boys are new to competitive swimming and have learned a lot from this event and are looking forward to competing next year.
Four Lakelanders entered the early morning Sunday session. The first event of the morning saw Dara Ronan (17) get the Lakelanders off to a fantastic start when he won the Silver medal in the 100m Butterfly. The next event the 100m Backstroke saw Hayden James (14) produce the swim of his young life so far by registering an 8 second PB. Particularly impressive from Hayden were his turns which unquestionably bettered his times. Frank Buchanan (15) also posted a good PB taking the Bronze medal position; and Dara Ronan continued his good form securing the Gold medal.
The 200m Individual Medley saw Dara Ronan win another medal – this time Bronze.
One of our newcomers to competitive swimming Dara Toner (14) swam to a magnificent PB in the 100m Breaststroke, knocking a full 7 seconds off his previous best time. Dara Ronan finished the 100m Breaststroke event with another Silver medal.
All four swimmers entered the 100m Freestyle where Dara Toner produced another fine swim, followed by a good performance from Hayden. Then Frank defied logic and a slight injury by recording a strong 4 second PB and our last swimmer Dara Ronan took the Silver medal in the senior listings.
Excellent swimming from all four swimmers in a very competitive event will be warmly acclaimed by Head Coach, Ben Wiffen.
Four Lakelanders competed at Lisburn where the trio of Lannon siblings, Luke, Jamie and Izzy were joined by Ellie Dunlop.
Ellie (12) had a very successful meet achieving PB's in her 3 chosen events. She impressed with a 7 second PB in the 100m Freestyle and a top 10 finish and was delighted to come home with a Bronze medal in her more favoured event, the 100m Breaststroke.
As the youngest competitor for the Lakelanders and new to competition, Luke Lannon (11) entered 4 events. Luke was delighted to achieve PBs in the 100m Backstroke, 100m Breaststroke and the 50m Freestyle. Luke is excited to race again at the next opportunity.
Jamie Lannon (13) was delighted with top-five finishes in the 13-14yr old category coming in as the third fastest 13 yr old in the 100m Backstroke and 100m Butterfly events, second fastest in the 50m Freestyle and fastest in the 100m Breaststroke. Finally, he was delighted to win the Bronze medal in the 100m Freestyle.
Isobel Lannon (15) achieved top 8 finishes in all her events in the 15-16yr old category. Izzy was delighted to be the third fastest 15yr old in the 100m Backstroke, 100m Breaststroke and 100m Freestyle and second fastest in the 50m Freestyle. Having not competed in her final event the 100m Butterfly in a long time, Izzy was very pleased to achieve a 5 second PB.
An unexpected and festive surprise were the selection boxes presented to fastest in their heat winners. Izzy and Jamie were more than happy to tuck into their chocolate rewards at the end of a successful gala.
Lakelanders’ new Gala Secretary, Michelle Reihill hailed the successes of the swimmers across the different events saying ’all our swimmers have approached these meets with great positivity and support towards each other, our younger swimmers in particular will have gained excellent experience at these events and we look forward to seeing what next year brings.’
Lakelanders' swimmers, Dara Ronan and Cora Rooney, are competing in the Irish National Championships in the Aquatic Centre in Dublin next weekend, 16-18 Dec 2021. Dara competes in the 50m Butterfly and the 200m Butterfly and Cora competes in 50m Butterfly, 50m, 100m and 200m Backstroke. We send our best wishes for success to both Dara and Cora. Although no spectators are permitted at this event, Swim Ireland will be broadcasting the action on their You-Tube channel.
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