An Offaly athlete is heading to the Roller Derby World Cup.

Birr's Susan Verney will be representing Ireland in Orléans, France next week.

Each game lasts for one hour, and is plated on quad stakes.

The two teams of five are battling to score the most points, by ensuring their jammer laps opposing skaters.

The team with the most points after two 30 minute halves wins.

Susan's Ireland squad will face Mexico in their opening game next Thursday.

She has been speaking with Midlands 103's David Hollywood and says she can't wait for the tournament: