The rivalry between Tipperary Spring Water and Ballygowan for the international market.

Report shows Borrisoleigh in north County Tipperary, the home of 'Tipperary Spring Water Company'.

Tom Young, a water diviner, using forked stick.

Interview with Tom Young on how he traced the source of the water.

The Tipperary Spring Water Company. Bottles of water on a conveyor belt.

Interview with Pat Cooney, Managing Director, on the rivalry with Ballygowan.

Pallets of water loaded onto lorry.

European Economic Community (EEC) registration won by the company.

The Ballygowan Factory, Newcastlewest.

Interview with Bill Wilmot, Managing Director, who says that Ballygowan bottled water meets the United States (US) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) standards.

Interview with Pat Cooney who discusses Tipperary Spring Water sales in the US.

The reporter is Alasdair Jackson.

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