A radio documentary on the development of Tramore is set to air on WLR on January 2nd 2023, presented and produced by Debbie Ridgard.
Debbie is an award-winning broadcaster from Tramore who moved to London in March 2022. Marie-Clare has a Master in History of Family from the University of Limerick and is a historian and genealogist based in Tramore, Co.Waterford.
The documentary 'Main Street' looks at the development of the town from a small fishing village in the 1800s to the present day.
Researched by historian and genealogist Marie-Clare Ridgard, this documentary looks at the lives and properties on Main Street and the greater Tramore area, examining population, old censuses, emigration, and big influences in Tramore's history.
Speaking about the documentary, presenter Debbie Ridgard said:
“Sparked by a conversation in the family kitchen, this documentary has been in the making for a few years now. I read my mother’s research on the development of Tramore and wanted to bring it to a new audience.”
She added: “It has been such a special experience to create this documentary with my mother - especially as it’s focused on the town I grew up in and recently moved away from."
Historian Marie-Clare Ridgard said: “I really enjoyed being part of this documentary. The town of Tramore has been part of my own history since the 1970s and it has been extremely interesting doing a deep dive into what has influenced the town to become the place we see today."
'Main Street' airs on 2nd January 2023 at 11am on WLR.
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