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 great bunch of girls to train hard and have the craic. It’s the only sport where you dress up and put on makeup to play!! I love the speed, the sense of elation you get when you pull a perfect tomahawk and your ankles are unbroken. Getting to say you are a badass because you are a roller girl.
Are there any derby players or other sports people who inspire you and why?
My trainer Catherine Costigan inspires me to be the best derby player I can. She is a kickboxing champion who is always positive with a “can-do” attitude towards everything.
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!
Poster for the BLOCKY ROAD TO DUBLIN
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We have a logo! Thanks to Emma Corbett for the awesome design.
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 training@limerickrollergirls.com
LKRG skaters in first public bout - Feb 4th, Dublin
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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.
We should probably introduce ourselves…
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 think I’d be tough enough but then I couldn’t stop thinking about it!
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 on February 18th and there will be two skate clinics to show you all the skills you’ll need to make the league.
***As there is a limited amount of gear please email limerickrollerderby@gmail.com to book your spot at the clinic***
The clinic is a 2-hour session in which we will cover basic skating skills such as stance, stride, crossovers, stops, and falls. It’s also an opportunity to have all your questions answered - whether they’re about training sessions, buying skates and gear, getting involved, or roller derby in general.
Skate Clinics are aimed at anyone hoping to join the LKRG as a skating member, referee or NSO and they’re open to anyone (male or female) over 18years old.
***As there is a limited amount of gear please email limerickrollerderby@gmail.com to book your spot at the clinic***
Caroline and Aisling will be coaching the clinics which will be held in Rollerjam.
Each clinic will cost 10euro per person, skates will be available but if you have your own please feel free to bring them along.
You will also need knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards, a helmet and a mouth guard. You MUST bring the mouth guard yourself, they can be found in any sports shop. There is a limited amount of gear which we can loan to you on the day, so please let us know what you’ll need to borrow in your email.
***As there is a limited amount of gear please email limerickrollerderby@gmail.com to book your spot at the clinic***
1st Skate Clinic - 23rd January, 8-10pm - Rollerjam, Ballysimon Retail Park
2nd Skate Clinic - 6th February, 8-10pm - Rollerjam, Ballysimon Retail Park
Tryouts 18th February, 2-4pm - Delta Sports Dome
I don’t know if we mentioned it, but Email limerickrollerderby@gmail.com to sign up for the clinic. :D
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 occurred and we now have a lot of very pumped and determined skaters - thanks to the Wicked Wheels of the West, Dublin Roller Girls and the Cork Firebirds - we love you guys!
- We’ve invited some newbies to see what we do over the next couple of weeks, which hopefully means getting some new skaters on the track.
- Keep your eyes peeled for Limerick Roller Girl fundraising happenings in the next couple of months, and if you’re of a mind to sponsor us in any way, email limerickrollerderby@gmail.com
- And speaking of sponsorship, the All-Ireland Roller Derby team need help to get to the first ever Roller Derby World Cup in Toronto this December. If you’d like to buy a t-shirt to help send them there, or just have some shekels to throw their way, head over to http://all-ireland-rollerderby.moonfruit.com/ and help out.
And now the weather: It’s sunny, with some thunderstorms. Thanks for reading!
