by Bernie English bernie@limerickpost.ie
ROLLER Derby, the latest fitness craze to hit Limerick, is going back in time for this Bank Holiday to entice revellers into an age of spooky Victoriana.
Local practitioners are hosting a Victorian themed ball on Friday, October 30 in Dolan’s Warehouse.
They will be channeling their spooky alter-ego with a night of spiritualistic entertainment including cabaret dance performances, fortune-telling, freak show, belly dancing and a special shadow theatre performance. Music will go on into the night and there will be a special prize for the best costume.
Roller Derby is a relatively new addition in the Irish sports scene with little to no funding from traditional sport’s bodies. With several levels of experience being catered for, including Freshmeat, Rookies, Travel Team and a new brother team, called the Pigtown Boys.
“Derby takes a lot of effort” says coach Aisling Guider, “We put in so much work training and preparing ourselves for matches, but we spend almost the same amount of time trying to market the team, recruit new members and raise money so we can keep playing the sport we love.”
Tickets for the event are €10 and can be purchased at the door.
