07 Dec 2025

Success for Lakelanders at Sliabh Beagh Winter Gala

6 Enniskillen Lakelanders’ swimmers made the journey to the Coral Leisure Centre Monaghan for Sliabh Beagh Swimming Club’s Winter Cluster Meet on 6th & 7th December.

Holly Barkley (14) enjoyed her 1st 400m Freestyle, achieving a massive 9 second PB placing 6th in her age group.

Lauren Loizides (13) enjoyed her first visit to Sliabh Beagh and achieved two new PBs, taking over 11 seconds off her 100m Breaststroke and over 5 seconds off her 100m Backstroke times.

Russell Mikiewicz Lumayad (15) had a great swim in his first attempt at a 400m Freestyle event, placing 4th in his age group.

Ryan Mongan (15) hit the wall the second fastest 15 year old in the 200m Breaststroke, 4th among the 15 year olds in the 200m Freestyle along with a new PB and finished 2nd fastest 15 year old in the 100m Breaststroke, clocking 4 seconds off his PB.

Conal Walker (17) swam the 800m Freestyle and 200m Butterfly events for the first time competitively, claiming gold medals in both. He was particularly pleased with his well paced 800m time. Conal also claimed a 6 second PB alongside a silver medal in the 200m Breaststroke.

Finley Walker-Leonard (14) placed 3rd among the 14 year olds in his first attempt at the 400m Freestyle, securing a 10 second improvement on his entry time.

Enniskillen Lakelanders’ Head Coach Fionna Orr was pleased to see the swimmers avail of the opportunity to push themselves to try longer distance races, developing strategic approaches to these challenging events to great success.

The club express their gratitude to Lough Erne Resort and Western Cars for their ongoing support of the swimmers.


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