Eamo & Rò

Situated on the River Mahon in Waterford is a small town named Coill Mhic Thomáisín, or Kilmacthomas if you are so anglo-inclined. Kilmacthomas, despite its modest size, packs a punch when it comes to character and charm. With a rich history dating back centuries, this town has tales to tell and secrets to unveil. One of the most captivating aspects of Kilmacthomas is its collection of heritage sights and time worn buildings such as the Union Workhouse and an old Irish railway viaduct which stretches over the town. However, I am not here to gush about the locale, I am here to write about a delightful café named Eamo & Rò.

As part of the Comeragh’s Wild Festival, I recorded a promotional video for the owners; Eamon and Róisín, who are as lovely as their food is delicious. My first day of filming with them took place on a Friday night which happened to be their first night doing a late opening, something which they are introducing to their regular business hours. Lit up by candles and low lighting, the café had turned into an atmospheric scene I could have straight out of the jazzy restaurants of the film La La Land. I was welcomed into the kitchen to film the creation of their nighttime menu and document the hard work and dedication that Eamon and Róisín put into each and every dish they create. Initially, this was the only date I was set to film on, however I was invited back to the café to record during their lunch hours. Tasked with the new plan to not only create a promotional video for the Comeragh’s Wild Festival, i.e nighttime dining, but to also to create a video that encompassed the varied dining experience that can be had at Eamo & Rò as a whole.