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Landmark day for Ring based TV company

Last Friday witnessed a historic moment in Ireland’s broadcasting landscape when An Rinn based company Nemeton launched Ireland’s first HD TV Studio as part of its Rugby World Cup coverage. The studio which is based at Nemeton’s headquarters in An Rinn has undergone complete refitting and refurbishment, equipping it with the very latest television technology.
The rise and rise of the spectacularly successful Ring based independent television company, Nemeton, reached another historic landmark last Friday.

Matt Keane Meets: Torann Drummers

Torann Drummers from left: Simon Merriman, Adam Walsh, Gavin Bolger, Niall Hogan, Marc Merriman and Trevor Nolan.			                             | Photo: Noel Browne
“We have been playing together since early 2002 when we got together with the idea of creating a percussion group unlike any other,” said Andy Walsh, a member of the Waterford-based Torann Drummers.

Corrigan knows Woodstown

Celebrity chef Richard Corrigan has splashed out €3m for an idyllic Co Waterford retreat where he will open a cookery school and grow fresh produce for his restaurants.

Stradbally give themselves a major shot at survival

Lismore's Chris O'Gorman and Stradbally's Robert Ahearne pictured in action during their Waterford senior hurling championship fifth round clash, at Fraher Field, Dungarvan. Photo: Michael Kiely
Stradbally gave their Senior Championship survival chances a massive shot in the arm thanks to a tremendous sharing of the spoils.

Ferrybank win five goal thriller

Villas Rodrigo Garaduno celebrates after putting his side 2-1 ahead in the second half.
This may not be the highest grade in underage football but games in this division can serve up some thrilling encounters.

Ten man Crusaders claim deserved point

Villas Adrian Mullay beats Crusaders Gavin Lonergan in the air.
Despite finishing the game with 10 men, Crusaders claimed their first point of the season.

Champions Carrick joint top with Saints

Keeper Adrian Walsh under severe pressure from Bohs players late in the game.                                                               | photos::www.noelbrownephotographer.com
This result has moved them on to ten points, the same total as St Saviour’s.

Dungarvan diver explores RMS Lusitania

A Dungarvan diver has returned from recently conducting a dive on the site of the wreck of the famous ocean liner RMS Lusitania as part of a National Geographic documentary.

Matt Meets: Sport-loving publican Nicky O’Regan

Matt Keane shoots the breeze with Nicky O’Regan at his Mayor’s Walk premises.                     | Photos: Noel Browne
Nicky O’Regan is one of nature’s gentlemen.

Spit on me Dickie!

Singing legend Dickie Rock will play a one night concert in Waterford this weekend, with echoes of “spit on me Dickie!” sure to resonate across the city.