ENNISKILLEN Lakelanders swimmers recently enjoyed top success at the Swim Ulster’s Aspiring Champions Meet which was held at the Lisnasharragh Leisure Centre in Belfast. In the first Gala of the season, Holly Barkley (14) maintained her time in the 200m Individual Medley and achieved PBs in the 100m Backstroke and 50m Freestyle, where she also […]
Fermanagh swimmer for World Aquatics Championships
ENNISKILLEN’S Ellie McCartney has been selected to represent Ireland at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, joining an impressive 12-strong team that includes Olympic Champion Daniel Wiffen and fellow Olympic medallist Mona McSharry. The announcement marks a significant milestone for the 20-year-old National Centre Limerick swimmer, who earned her place on the team following […]
Swimming star Hannah wins four Ulster titles
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Four Ulster titles and a slew of medals and PBs came home with Enniskillen Lakelanders from the Ulster Championships in Bangor last weekend. A squad of 12 swimmers from the club attended the Ulster Age Group and Senior LC Championships at the Bangor Aurora Leisure Complex. Over 32 clubs from acoss Ulster were represented with Ulster podium spots and […]
Row over size of new Lakeland Forum swimming pool
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Fermanagh and Omagh Council said that demand for a 50-metre pool in the new Lakeland Forum would “not meet the cost” of development.
Swimming club hits out at Forum ‘uncertainty’
A LOCAL swimming club has said that the ongoing speculation over the future of the Fermanagh Lakeland Forum could “destroy the hopes and dreams of our young swimmers” in the county. It recently emerged that the redevelopment project will cost over £57 million, with local councillors set to meet at the Townhall on Tuesday (April […]
Forum closing date pushed back again
THE Fermanagh Lakeland Forum will not close until “potentially April”, the ‘Herald understands. It was originally reported that the facility would close in January, but it’s understood that the Forum will remain open for at least another few weeks, as the wait for redevelopment goes on. The delayed closure date is another blow to the […]
Fermanagh swimmer McCartney wins triple gold in Belgium
ENNISKILLEN swimmer Ellie McCartney delivered a statement performance at the Flanders Swim Cup in Belgium over the weekend, securing three gold medals and reaffirming her status as one of Ireland’s brightest swimming prospects. The 19-year-old was in scintillating form across the three-day competition, dominating her breaststroke events – including a new personal best in the 200m Breastroke – and […]
Fermanagh students make a splash at Ulster Champs
Fourteen Fermanagh swimmers represented their respective schools at the USSA Ulster Schools’ Championships held at the Ards Blair Mayne Leisure Centre, in Newtownards, on Saturday. This gala was aimed at swimmers in key stages three and four and three local post-primary schools were well represented by Enniskillen Lakelanders’ members among the competitors. Emma Speer (14) representing Devenish College […]
Fermanagh Lakeland Forum closure postponed until 2025
The Fermanagh Lakeland Forum is to remain open until well into the New Year, the Herald understands. Speculation had been mounting that the Forum was set to close next week for its long-anticipated redevelopment. It’s now understood that an extension has been granted to its planned closure. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council recently met to […]
Lannon brothers excel at Connacht Championships
The Lannon brothers, Luke (14) and Jamie (16), competed in the Senior Connacht Regional Championship over two days in the beautiful Lough Lannagh, Castlebar, Co. Mayo at the weekend. Luke, one of the youngest competitors to race at this meet, put in fantastic swimming in the 50m and 100m backcrawl and the 400m, 800m and […]