Medals and PBs for Lakelanders at Banbridge Open
08 Jun 2025
Medals 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.
Charles Armstrong (13) maintained his times in the 50m & 100m Breaststroke and the 50m Backstroke races.
Holly Barkley (14) had 2 strong swims, maintaining her time in both the 100m Breaststroke and 50m Freestyle.
Darragh Collins (14) showed his talent in the Freestyle events, achieving 3 top 5 finishes in the 50m, 100m and 200m Freestyle races. He also impressed with a 4.5 second PB in the 50m Breaststroke, again hitting the wall in the top 5.
Sophie Hanna (13) had another successful gala with PBs in both the 200m Individual Medley and 100m Breaststroke. She is looking forward to competing in the Irish Nationals this summer.
Anna May Hill (14) secured a 1second PB in her 50m Backstroke and had a great swim in her 50m Freestyle holding her time.
Martha McCreesh (14) had top ten finishes in the 100m Breaststroke (including a new PB) and the 200m Freestyle as she continues her preparations for the summer Nationals in July.
Russell Mikievicz Lumayad (15) swam in 5 events. He was delighted with 9 seconds off his 50m Butterfly and another 5 seconds off his 50m Breaststroke. He maintained his time in the other 3 races.
Ryan Mongan (15) claimed a new PB in the 100m Freestyle and maintained his time in the 50m and 100m Breaststroke, finishing in the top 10 of his age group in both.
Anton Neal (14) had two strong races, maintaining his times in the 50m & 100m Breaststroke events.
Younger sister Ella Neal (13) had two super races with PBs in 50m & 100m Freestyle.
Maeve Rolston-McAuliffe (14) had two strong swims, achieving new PBs in both the 50m and 200m Freestyle, dropping over 7 seconds off her entry time in the latter event.
Emma Speer (14) took 1 second off her 50m Freestyle securing another summer national time and finishing the 6th fastest 14 year old.
The highlight of the day for Emma was a third place spot in the 100 Breaststroke and another PB. Emma now looks forward to 5 swims at summer nationals in Limerick.
Natalie Swidani (12) claimed a silver medal in the 50m Freestyle along with a new PB. She also secured a new PB in the 100m Breaststroke event, finishing in the top 5 overall.
Club Gala secretary Aideen Speer praised the swimmers’ efforts and commitment to their training, ‘particularly the young people balancing the pressures of exam preparation with their desire to also succeed in the pool.’ She wished all the swimmers well, particularly those going on to represent Enniskillen Lakelanders at National level in July.
The swimmers and their families are grateful for the guidance and support of coaches Fionna Orr and Chelsey Weir, as well as all the parents working in many voluntary roles to ensure the swimmers enjoyed another great Gala experience.
Many of these swimmers will now set their sights firmly on the 2025 Age Group Summer Nationals in Limerick in early July, an exciting summer ahead for the Enniskillen Lakelanders.
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