Lagan Dragons

03/09/2026

💜 A HUGE THANK YOU! 💜

We are absolutely thrilled and incredibly grateful to have been voted third in Belfast International Airport’s Love To Give Back poll, receiving a fantastic £550 donation! 🐉💜

A massive thank you to Belfast International Airport for this wonderful opportunity and to every single person who took the time to vote for Lagan Dragons. Your support means so much to our club and will help us continue the work we do supporting women affected by breast cancer through dragon boating.

Congratulations to TinyLife and Northern Ireland Kidney Research Fund on their well-deserved first and second places. 👏💕

We are so grateful to be part of such an amazing community. Thank you for believing in Lagan Dragons! 🐉💜

29/08/2026

💜🐉 THIS IS WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT… 🌍🥁

We’ve received the most amazing GOOD LUCK messages from teams from around the world who are here with us as we all get ready to race 2026 IBCPC Participatory Dragon Boat Festival, Francehere in Aix les Bains! 🇫🇷🌊

The excitement is building, but what makes this event truly special is the incredible team spirit, friendship and camaraderie shared between everyone here💜

We may come from different countries, speak different languages and race for different teams, but we are all connected by a shared journey and a love of dragon boating. 🐉🌍💜

The support, encouragement and friendships being created are just incredible and this video is a beautiful reminder that we are stronger together. 💜

To all the teams who sent us your good luck wishes… THANK YOU! 🥰

We’ll be cheering you on too!

Now let’s race, have fun, make memories and celebrate every moment together. 🥁🌊💜

One community. One spirit. One incredible festival. 🌍🐉

💗🐉🌊

28/08/2026

🐉💗💜WHAT A START TO AN INCREDIBLE JOURNEY! 🇫🇷🌊

Lagan Dragons have arrived in Aix les Bains and are already soaking up every moment of this very special experience. 💜

We’ve been getting out on the water for training, meeting teams from around the world and taking in the incredible atmosphere ahead of racing this weekend.

And what a proud moment…
Our girls had the honour of LEADING THE PARADE OF NATIONS at the Opening Ceremony! 🐉💜

To see Lagan Dragons proudly represented amongst thousands of people from across the world is something truly special.

Now the excitement builds as racing gets closer! 🥁🌊

All the hard work, training and fundraising has brought us to this moment. This weekend we’ll get on that water, paddle together and give it everything we’ve got.

We couldn’t be prouder of you all. 💜

Enjoy every second, make memories, soak up the atmosphere and most importantly… PADDLE STRONG, PADDLE TOGETHER! 🐉💪🌊

Good luck, girls! We’ll be cheering you on all the way from home! 💜

26/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who donated to help us get to 2026 IBCPC Participatory Dragon Boat Festival, France . We are now here! It's great to see all the other teams, meet old friends, and make new ones.💜

22/08/2026

🐉💜GOOD LUCK LAGAN DRAGONS! 🇫🇷💜

This weekend our amazing team begin their journey to the International Breast Cancer Festival in Aix-les-Bains, France.

After months of training, fundraising, preparation and determination the moment has finally arrived. 💗

We couldn’t be prouder of every single member of our team who has made this incredible journey possible. We want to wish all our fellow paddlers travelling from all over the world good luck🍀

This event is about so much more than dragon boat racing. It is about friendship, courage, resilience, support and celebrating life. To be surrounded by thousands of people from around the world who understand the breast cancer journey is something truly special.

So paddle strong, paddle together and enjoy every single moment! 🐉

You’ve got this, Lagan Dragons! 💪💜

Go out there, have fun, make memories and show them what we’re made of!

🇫🇷 Bonne chance! 🇫🇷

Down and ready 💜💪💜💪💜💪💜
2026 IBCPC Participatory Dragon Boat Festival, France

10/08/2026

You still have time to help us reach our goal, we can do it💪

Watch our short video This fundraiser has been organised by the Lagan Dragons, N… Karen Dougan needs your support for Help the Lagan Dragons get to France

07/08/2026

💜With just a few weeks now before we travel to France we’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported us, if you haven’t already donated or shared this post there is still time. Thank you💜

Watch our short video This fundraiser has been organised by the Lagan Dragons, N… Karen Dougan needs your support for Help the Lagan Dragons get to France

23/07/2026

We were delighted to welcome Nathan Hanna to training this week to hear all about the Lagan Dragons and our upcoming journey to the International Breast Cancer Participatory Dragon Boat Festival in Aix-les-Bains, France. Thank you for taking the time to meet the team and help share our story. We really appreciate your support!

To donate, visit our Go Fund Me link posted in the comments below 💜

20/07/2026

Amazing achievement Karen and Hilly💜

Two paddlers who are members of a dragon boating club set up for women impacted by breast cancer have just returned from competing in the European Championships in Munich.

Karen Martin (66) from Lisburn brought home four silver medals in the 200m, 500m, 1000m and 2000m events with the GB Breast Cancer Paddlers.

15/07/2026

💜With just a few weeks to go we’d like to thank all our supporters, if you can share or donate we are so grateful 💜 It’s the final countdown 🐉💪

Watch our short video This fundraiser has been organised by the Lagan Dragons, N… Karen Dougan needs your support for Help the Lagan Dragons get to France