Lakelanders push for top performances at Dungannon’s 40th Anniversary Gala
10 Nov 2025
Lakelanders push for top performances at Dungannon’s 40th Anniversary Gala
A squad of 10 Enniskillen Lakelanders’ swimmers attended Dungannon Swimming Club’s 40th Anniversary Gala on Sunday the 9th November at Dungannon Leisure Centre. The gala was a great success for the young swimmers who returned home with numerous personal bests.
Poppy Brownlee (11) had a great day at the Dungannon swimming Gala. She achieved a new personal best in her 50m Backstroke, dropping over 4 seconds off her entry time. She also swam well in both the 50m Breaststroke and 50m Freestyle, maintaining her times.
Ella-Rose Carron (10) had a successful day in Dungannon with PBs in all four strokes. Ella-Rose was delighted with her 10 second PB in the 100m Individual Medley
Ollie Elliott (11) really enjoyed competing in three races at the Dungannon Gala. He swam strong in Breaststroke, Freestyle and finished in the top seven in the 11-year-old age group for Backstroke.
Tiana Mbeulani (12) swam two great races with PBs in both the 50m Backstroke and Freestyle.
Erin McGrath (10) was delighted with her day at the Dungannon gala. She claimed a new PB in her 25m Breaststroke, placing 6th. She also had strong performances in the 25m Backstroke, 25m Freestyle, and 100m Individual Medley.
Maya McClintock (8) attended her first gala for the Lakelanders having only joined the club in October. She secured top ten finishes in both 25m Backstroke and Breaststroke. She was delighted to finish 5th in the 25m Freestyle.
Elin O’Donohue (11) delivered impressive performances in the 50m Breaststroke, Butterfly and Freestyle achieving new personal bests in all three events.
Daith Owens (12) had a great day in Dungannon, delivering an impressive performance. He achieved new personal best in his 50m Breaststroke, 50m Backstroke and 50m Freestyle.
Kealan Rice (12) had three great swims, enjoying his first time at Dungannon.
Alise Uzulina (8) had a fantastic day at her first gala away, delivering a strong performance in the 25m Freestyle, Backstroke, and Breaststroke.
Club Gala Secretary Aideen Speer expressed her pride in all the swimmers’ efforts and PBs, as did their families.
The smooth running of the event was a credit to all the parent volunteers, all supporting the stellar work of the coaching team led by Head Coach Fionna Orr and Coach Chelsey Weir. The club express their gratitude to Lough Erne Resort and Western Cars Enniskillen for their continued support.
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