Lehany McGoldrick sisters book spots at Irish Schools Interprovincial Championships after standout Connacht displays

Sisters Izabella and Zaraphina Lehany McGoldrick enjoyed a fine day at the Connacht Senior Schools Gala last Sunday, both securing their places representing St Mary's College, Ballysadare, at the 2027 Irish Schools Interprovincial Championships. First-year student Zaraphina took on the province's finest in the 200m Individual Medley in the 13-14 age category. Delivering a superb personal best performance, Zaraphina powered her way to an impressive silver medal, earning her place on the Irish Schools Interprovincial team. Read more Four-week gap leaves St Mary's 'energised and fresh' for Connacht quarter-final tilt against St Brigid's Older sister Izabella, a 5th year student with St Mary's College produced a spectacular performance in the 17–19 years category, competing in the 100m Backstroke and 100m Freestyle. Izabella stormed to victory in both events and claimed two outstanding first-place finishes. Izabella also recorded personal best times in both races, with her 100m Backstroke performance adding another major milestone as her time established a new Connacht record, which is currently awaiting official verification by Swim Connacht. A phenomenal day for the Lehany McGoldrick swimming duo and a proud moment for St Mary's College, Ballysadare, as both girls prepare to represent their school on the national stage in 2027.