May 2012
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LKRG Bout Report (Player Report - Admiral Painway)
First-time bouter Admiral Painway’s account of her first bout.
(Slay Guevara, Admiral Painway and LouLou Black’n’Blu in action against Belfast. Pic courtesy of Lisa Whelan)
LKRG versus BRD was my first sports game ever. I had never been the sporty type, never one for team endeavours at all, yet as I sat on the bench, awaiting the first jam, I realised how far I had come since...
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Bout Report - Mark O'Beirne
Thanks to our man in the stands, Mark O’Beirne for this report of LKRG’s first bout. Limerick Roller Girls (LKRG): 109 - Belfast Roller Derby (BRD): 200
The Limerick Roller Girls (LKRG) have reason to be proud of themselves and can hold their heads up high after their first public bout, but may feel that they left an upset victory behind them. The newly formed squad went head to...
April 2012
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“The team with the most points at the end of the game wins. But in roller derby,...”
– This awesome description of roller derby comes from The Adventures of a Wondergirl, which is the blog of Caitlin, the daughter of LKRG’s ElitaOne. She wrote an excellent report of our first bout yesterday. Even though we have to wait a good few years before Caitlin joins her Momma on our...
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Jewel Suffer gets Stalked →
Earlier this year LKRG’s Captain, Jewel Suffer, was interviewed as part of Kate on Skate’s “Stalking your Favourite Rollergirls” series. Check her out, the big legend!
We really should have told you about this one earlier :)
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Limerick Roller Girls on twitter →
If you’re going miss the bout on Saturday but are just dying to find out what’s happening, keep an eye on the Limerick Roller Girls twitter account on bout day. The ever-so-useful Mean Seberg will be livetweeting the bout for the no-shows, no matter how over-excited she gets. Of course, attending the bout will be the only way to get your hands on some awesome LKRG merchandise, so...
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Skater Profile: Bootyful Disaster
What is your derby name? Bootyful Disaster
How long have you been playing roller derby? Since the club was started - April/May 2011
Where did you hear about derby? My sister showed me a flyer for the Limerick Roller Girls.. Since watching “Whip It” (I know, cringe!) I had been going on to her about how awesome and novel roller derby...
March 2012
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Roller Derby – A Freshmeat Perspective.
Jen Ronan is one of LKRG’s newest batch of Freshmeat. She wrote this piece for us. Thanks also go to Nigel Shinnors for his pic of LKRG celebrating their 1st birthday on Monday (Jen’s on the right, in front, in the lovely frock)
Being labelled ‘Freshmeat’ upon entering a new sport is probably the best way to weed out anyone with precious notions about themselves. If you’ve decided...
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Ballistic Whistle visits LKRG
Admiral Painway sent this article in in loads of time. Blame me (Cleverly Crusher) that it hasn’t been published until now. Huge thanks to Nigel Shinnors for permission to use his photos. Limerick roller girl hearts were set aflutter a number of weeks ago with the announcement that the London Roller Girls and Team England Coach, Ballistic Whistle would be coming for an extended training...
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Skater Profile: Admiral Catherine Painway
Once a month we’ll be introducing you to the stalwarts and newbies of Limerick Roller Girls. This month is the turn of our PR girl, Admiral Catherine Painway
What is your derby name? Admiral Catherine Painway
How long have you been playing roller derby? 6 months
Where did you hear about derby? The movie “Whip It”
What appeals to you about roller derby? Getting together with a...
February 2012
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A spectator's report on LKRG's first bout
So, you’ve read Jewel Suffer’s report on the bout between The Dockyard Destroyers and DRG Reserves, but what was it like for a first-time derby attendee? Mark O’Beirne gives us the lowdown on this life-changing event. Armed with some titbits of knowledge from the ‘Whip It’ movie, it was time to check out a roller derby bout for the first time. Roller derby from a spectator’s...
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What a weekend!
The upcoming weekend is a big one for Limerick Roller Girls. We are holding freshmeat tryouts on Saturday (starting at 1pm), and on Sunday London Roller Girls coach Ballistic Whistle will be with us for a session (starting at midday), along with Jessica Rammit and Shref from the Dublin Roller Girls.
Can’t wait!
There’s still time to apply if you’d like to try out for Limerick...
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A players-eye view of our first bout
The Dockyard Destroyers took on the Dublin Roller Girls Reserves as part of a double-header on Saturday February 4th. It was the first time for any of LKRG to take part in any kind of bout, and it was the first inter-league experience for Belfast Roller Derby. LKRG captain Jewel Suffer has kindly given us an insight into what a first bout feels like.
My alarm clock woke me at 7am last Saturday...
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Skater Profile: Kickin de Jules
Once a month we’ll be introducing you to the stalwarts and newbies of Limerick Roller Girls. Our Girl February is Fabulous Frenchwoman Kickin de Jules! What is your derby name? Kickin de Jules
How long have you been playing roller derby? Since it started in Limerick
Where did you hear about derby? Whip it!
What appeals to you about roller derby? - The speed!
- Being...
January 2012
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Limerick Roller Girls in the news
Big thanks to thisislimerick.com for featuring Limerick Roller Girls’ current Skate Clinics and Tryouts. Our next clinic takes place on Monday February 6th at 8pm in Rollerjam. Email limerickrollerderby@gmail.com to book your place.
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Limerick Roller Girls Calendar →
If you’re wondering what time we train at or when the next tryouts or bout are taking place, check out our Calendar link.
Now you’ve no excuse. If you’re looking to come along and observe a training session, please drop a mail to limerickrollerderby@gmail.com just to be 100% sure it’s ok, though.
If you notice any discrepancies with the calendar, drop a mail to...
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LKRG skaters in first public bout - Feb 4th,...
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Limerick Roller Girls are delighted to announce our first public bout, sort of. Seven LKRG skaters will be teaming up with seven Belfast Roller Girls to create the Dockyard Destroyers who will take on the Dublin Roller Girls rookie team on February 4th at the Tallaght Basketball Arena.
LKRG have been training really hard for the past 8 weeks, both on and off skates and our fitness levels are...
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“10 months ago I found that something that fuelled a passion I thought I had...”
– Leah the Legend Skate clinic No.1 takes place tonight in RollerJam at 8pm
Email limerickrollerderby@gmail.com for details
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Cork City Firebirds Bout on Saturday
If you’re starved for Derby, then you’re in luck! We’re all going to Cork to see them the South Mall Brawl and the North Side Collide in action!
Cork City Firebirds are holding their first intraleague bout this Saturday in Little Island Sports Complex at 7pm. A posse of Limerick Roller Girls and Boys will be in attendance to help out and support, and to have a fantastic time...
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Skater Profile: Jewel Suffer
Once a month we’ll be introducing you to the stalwarts and newbies of Limerick Roller Girls. Where better to begin than with the stalwartest of all, chairperson Jewel Suffer?
How long have you been playing roller derby? Since we started the club last April
Where did you hear about derby? I saw a Facebook page for the Limerick team and then did a YouTube search to see what it was. Didn’t...
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Limerick Roller Girls Skate Clinics →
Limerick Roller Girls will be holding two Skate Clinics as a precursor to our next Freshmeat intake in mid-February. Check out the link on Facebook for details of the first one.
It’s a new year which means new Fresh Meat! … If you’re looking for something different to do in 2012, look no further. Limerick Roller Girls, Limerick’s Roller Derby League are holding tryouts...
September 2011
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Lots o' news!!
In Limerick Roller Derby News:
In the last week we’ve changed our training venue and gone from 2 hours a week of training to four, it’s going to make a big difference. Also, post-training showers on Fridays is always A Good Thing as it will lead to post-training non-stinky socialising!
A bunch of skaters recently attended a boot camp in Galway and a Skate Clinic in Cork - awesomeness...
August 2011
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Thank you!
Thank you so much to Froot Boots who works with the Dublin Roller Girls, who came down to coach us last night. Very awesomely helpful, sir. Thanks!
Also to Dex, who did the same thing with us on Friday night. Helpful all round :)
We’re so grateful for any help and encouragement that we do get, it means an awful lot for a bunch o’ mostly newbies like us!
Hello World
We’re Limerick Roller Girls. We play Roller Derby.