THE Council has released details of the alternative leisure facilities it is putting in place for the planned redevelopment of the Lakeland Forum, which is expected to take more than two years to complete. The Council is due to meet in December to make the final decision on the proposed multi-million pound, state-of-the-art development of the […]
Pool closure will affect future Fermanagh Olympians
Enniskillen Lakelanders have warned the closure of the Lakeland Forum in Enniskillen will impact simmers for years to come.
Fermanagh swimmers renew appeal over Forum pool closure
THE ENNISKILLEN Lakelanders has renewed its appeal to the Council to put provisions in place for local swimmers once the Lakeland Forum closes later this year. The Forum is set to undergo a multi-million pound modernisation redevelopment, and while no date has been announced for when this will begin, it is expected that the major project will […]
Enniskillen Lakelanders light up the pool in Limerick
FIVE members of the Enniskillen Lakelanders Swimming Club recently excelled in the pool at the hugely competitive Irish Age Group National Championships at the University of Limerick Sports Arena. The young Lakelanders’ swimmers joined almost 700 swimmers from 100 clubs competing over four days of competition. Sophie Hanna (12) qualified in the 50m Freestyle for […]
McCartney crowned Irish Open Champion
Enniskillen swimmer Ellie McCartney took gold in the 200m Individual Medley at the Irish Open Championships in Dublin late yesterday afternoon. In the final event of day two at the championships, McCartney took a commanding win to be crowned National Champion in 2:16.04 ahead of UCD’s Jena Macdougald (2:20.71) and Portmarnock’s Megan Jones (2:22.85). On […]
Coná and Shea take the plunge with new Cold Water Club
A NEW cold water group called Cold Water Club has dived into Fermanagh waters. The new group has been started by newlyweds Coná and Shea Daly who host local swim socials to help people get involved in cold water swimming. Coná had been doing events under her Instagram page dipsnhips for the last two years before starting the […]
McCartney makes her mark in Europe
AS if qualifying for her first European Senior Final wasn’t a good enough achievement, Ellie McCartney was placed as the eighth fastest swimmer in Europe in the 200m IM following a standout weekend of swimming in Romania. The 18-year-old from Enniskillen was one of 17 Irish swimmers to compete at the 2023 European Aquatics Championships in Otopeni, […]
Lakelanders light up the pool in opening gala
Over 200 swimmers took to the pool at the Lakeland Forum in Enniskillen for the first gala of the season, organised and hosted by the Enniskillen Lakelanders Swimming Club. Gold medals were achieved by Mollie Kate Brewster, Michael Carron, Darragh Collins, Sophie Hanna, Jakub Mikiewicz Lumayad, Crea Mullen, Ava Neal, Erin Salcedo, Keira Salcedo and […]
Dublin delight for swimmer Ellie
ELLIE McCartney, who recently received a special recognition award from Swim Ulster, continued her impressive form at the Leinster Short Course Championship at the National Aquatic Centre. McCartney’s championship journey began with a stellar performance in the 200m Breaststroke where she claimed a gold medal, clocking a season-best time of 2:28.78. The victory not only showcased […]
Over 300 competitors face the ‘Fear’
THE 10th anniversary of FEARmanagh saw over 330 participants test themselves to the limits around the Cuilcagh Geopark last Saturday. Competitors from the local community, the UK, Ireland, Europe and Australia enjoyed the views around Lough Navar, Magho Cliffs and Big Dog Forest. Edward Kearney from Antrim and Laura O’Driscoll from Louth were named the first male […]