Welcome to our March newsletter! Wow what a world wind few months 2025 has been so far. We are four months in and Lakers has been go, go, go – and March has been no different!

On Sunday the 2nd of March our Badminton team headed out to Gormanston Park in Meath to take part in what the Special Olympics Ireland social media team called ‘The biggest Badminton event ever hosted by Special Olympics Ireland’. There was 150 athletes from all across Ireland competing and our guys were lucky enough to be a part of it. Well done to all our Badminton players who took part and braved the long day out.
On March 13th our Table Tennis players took part in an epic trip to Sallynoggin for an action-packed interclub showdown with the Blackrock Flyers! 🏆🔥
Our players brought their A-game, showcasing skill, determination, and incredible teamwork. Every rally, every point, and every moment was a testament to their hard work and dedication! 💪👏
A huge shoutout to the Blackrock Flyers for the fantastic matches and sportsmanship—it was a great day of friendly competition and fun! 🎉💜 We couldn’t be prouder of our team for giving it their all. Onwards and upwards! 🚀🏓
🏊♀️🌟 Lakers Swimmers shone at the Special Olympics Ireland Regionals at Newpark Sports Centre on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th of March! Our amazing Lakers swimmers hit the pool with passion, power, and pure determination—making waves in every sense of the word!
We’re beyond proud to share that our athletes brought home an incredible haul of medals 🏅:
🥇 6 GOLD – Huge congratulations to Una, Sadhbh, and Richard for powering through the water and clinching top spot on the podium!
🥈 4 SILVER – Hats off to Meena, Jordan, and Gary for their fantastic swims and well-earned second-place finishes!
🥉 3 BRONZE – A big cheer for Aoife and Ronan for their grit and determination, earning them spots on the podium as well!
💜✨ A massive round of applause to every single one of our swimmers—whether you brought home a medal or not, you gave it everything, swam with heart, and represented Lakers with pride and passion.
Your dedication, spirit, and sportsmanship continue to inspire us all. Here’s to more amazing moments ahead—GO TEAM LAKERS! 💪