South Lake Masters

07/06/2026

Testing the waters at Donaghadee! 🌊

With the Swim Ulster Big Bay Swim taking place next weekend, some of our members headed to Donaghadee for an afternoon training session to get familiar with the course and conditions.

We had everything on display today — wetsuits, skins, gloves, bare hands… there was a bit of everything! 🏊‍♂️❄️ One thing everyone could agree on was the importance of having plenty of hot water waiting afterwards, because that water was definitely on the chilly side.

The preparation has been done, confidence is building, and we’re looking forward to next weekend’s event. Most importantly, just look at the smiles — despite the cold and rain, a fantastic day was had by all🧡💙

Good luck to everyone taking part in the Big Bay Swim. SLM are ready! 💪🌊

02/06/2026

A huge congratulations to our South Lake Masters members who took on the TriAthy Triathlon this weekend! 🏊🏼‍♀️🚴‍♂️🏃🏽

Special mention goes to Lee and Jim McCartan who completed their very first triathlon at Sprint distance – and absolutely loved every minute of it. What a fantastic achievement and a brilliant introduction to the sport. Absolute champs! 👏

They were well supported and in safe hands with Ironman Phil Headley, who was also in action, taking on the Olympic distance event and leading by example.

All three athletes agreed that the South Lake Masters pool and open water swim sessions played a huge part in preparing them for race day, giving them the confidence and skills needed to tackle the swim leg successfully.

This is just the beginning of a busy summer of events for our crew, and we can’t wait to see what the rest of the season brings.

Well done everyone – we’re proud of you! 🧡💙

27/05/2026

Huge congratulations to our very own Coach Donal and club member Kirsten on their wedding day at the weekend❤️💍

A moment of appreciation for that dress, that backdrop….you were just stunning Kirsten💫

From all of South Lake Masters we wish you both a lifetime of happiness, love, laughter and swimming together!

Naturally the club hat couldn’t miss the big day… making this a very special edition of and officially launching 😂

25/05/2026

25/05/2026

🏅 🏅

What a fantastic day at yesterday’s gala! Our swimmers were all smiles celebrating their haul of medals after some brilliant performances in the pool🏊‍♂️🏊‍♀️

Congratulations to the whole team! 🧡💙👏

24/05/2026

🏊‍♂️ HOME TURF RECORDS🔥

A fantastic day for South Lake Masters at the Swim Ulster Long Course Gala at South Lake Leisure Centre!

Three Ulster records already broken:
🏅 John Irwin – 100m Butterfly
🏅 Fiona Celland – 200m Individual Medley
🏅 Fiona Celland – 50m Backstroke

Coach Fiona is clearly putting her own coaching advice to very good use 👏

And beach lifeguard John Irwin is certainly making waves in the pool as well as on the beach 🌊💪

Huge congratulations to everyone competing today — brilliant performances all round!

03/04/2026

When you think you’re going well in your swim session…..then Daniel and Nathan Wiffen get into the pool lane next to you🥲🏊‍♂️ Safe to say South Lake Masters swimmers had a complete today. Great to share the pool water with Olympic Gold Athletes🔥🙌🏼

21/03/2026

Sunny day energy….. SLM style☀️😎

15/03/2026

Turlough and Dean were in action at the Irish Long Course Swimming Gala in Limerick last weekend — and what a performance from these men🏊‍♂️🔥

Both swimmers were outstanding in the pool, bringing home two gold medals each. 🥇🥇 A fantastic achievement and a proud moment for everyone supporting them🧡💙

Brilliant swimming, gentlemen! 🤩👏

21/02/2026

Open water season is approaching🙌🏼 whether your a regular open water dunker or swimmer or thinking of starting this session is for you to brush up on your water safety skills🏊🏼🏊🏼‍♀️ plus a free pull buoy🤩

🌊 FREE Get Wet Stay Safe Session
📍 Moira Lakes
📅 Saturday 7th March 2026
🕙 10am - 11am

Delivered by Swim Ulster in partnership with Sport NI and Swim Ireland, this session covers open water safety, cold water awareness and practical in water skills.

✔ Over 18s
✔ Must be able to swim
🛟 Free tow float provided
🧥 Wetsuit recommended

Book your free place here:
https://form.jotform.com/SUOWS/marchgwss-moira-lakes-saturday-7th-