Name: Decisions with Debbie Ridgard Episode 1: Gillian Norris by Debbie Ridgard
Duration: 17 min 18 s
Description: On the 25th anniversary of Riverdance, Debbie Ridgard sat down with one of the heroes of Irish Dancing, Waterford native Gillian Norris in a studio at Beat 102 103. They chat about her career as part of Lord of the Dance and her move to beauty therapy.

I remember the first time I saw her dance in 2005. My grandfather forced me to sit down and watch LOTD FoF on VHS. Quality was what you'd expect, but her style of dance was absolutely captivating to me. Even to this day now that he has passed I go back and watch her dance scene to remember him. Fantastic memory with him that is all thanks to her decisions to go with LOTD over riverdance! Love her so much!

So glad I stumbled on this interview! Always loved Gillian in Lotd!

Whilst studying at Griffith College Dublin, Beat news' Debbie Ridgard travelled to Kilkenny to find out more about how the Great Irish Famine affected the South East county.

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Waterford boxer Rohan Date
CEO of Federation of Irish Sport Mary O'Connor
October South East Sports Star - Wexford Youths Women

SportsBeat Roundup | 17 November 2018

Congratulations to Wexford Youths women’s team – the latest winners in this year’s Beat 102-103 South East Sports Star Awards.

What a season it’s been for Tom Elmes’ side; they wrapped up the National League title in October, finishing two points clear at the top of the table.

They later went on to win the FAI Cup final thanks to Katrina Parrock’s goal against Peamount.

That win completed a historic treble.

You can now begin nominating who you think should be the next monthly winner. Email sport@beat102103.com.

South East Sports Star October 2018 | Wexford Youths Women FC

A documentary series that aims to a light on "Technology in Sport".

This episode examines a technology that, if used back in 2009, could have sent Ireland to the World Cup.

What's The Score | Game, Tech, Match - Episode 1: VAR

All this week we're shining a light on "Technology in Sport".

This episode looks at tracking systems and how they're used to improve training.

What's The Score | Game, Tech, Match - Episode 2: Tracking Systems

On the 25th anniversary of Riverdance, Debbie Ridgard sat down with one of the heroes of Irish Dancing, Waterford native Gillian Norris in a studio at Beat 102 103. They chat about her career as part of Lord of the Dance and her move to beauty therapy.

Decisions with Debbie Ridgard Episode 1: Gillian Norris

The South East’s very own Kate Veale has overcome her fair share of challenges in the past with regards to her athletics career.

Leaving those behind and focussing on the future, the Dungarvan woman has been selected to represent Ireland both in the European Race Walking Cup and the World Universities Games.

Kate Veale sat down for a chat with SportsBeat’s Debbie Ridgard to talk about her racewalking career so far.

Kate Veale chats to SportsBeat's Debbie Ridgard May 2019

This 5-part short feature looks at the some of the lesser talked about sporting activities. Day one sees Debbie Ridgard chat to Clara O'Connor from Rosslare Kettlebell Club.

What's The Score | Is it a Sport? - Episode 1

This 5-part short feature looks at the some of the lesser talked about sporting activities. Day two sees Debbie Ridgard chat to Colin Meagher from SBG Clonmel

What's The Score | Is it a Sport? - Episode 2

On Tuesday's Takeover with Debbie Ridgard, Jack Collier was announced as the Tipperary representative for Life After The L.C.

Jack, a student at Rockwell College spoke to Debbie about his decision to opt-in for predictive grades as well as his plans for over the summer.

Tipperary Representative : Jack Collier

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