Documentary on One - RTÉ Documentaries

The growth of medical schools increased in Ireland in the 18th & 19th century and so did demand for cadavers for students to practice on. Body snatching became as prevalent here in Ireland, as it was anywhere else. Dr. Fleetwood investigates this. (First Broadcast 1994)

The story that over the space of 14 months Fermoy, a small town in Co. Cork with a population of 2,500 was shocked by the disappearances of three residents. (Broadcast 2008)

Mental illness is something which can affect any of us at any time. Medical help is always part of treatment. But what about human help and help within our locality? This documentary looks at the reality of mental health care in communities(Broadcast 1987)

A documentary about two lifelong Elvis fans, husband and wife Maurice and Maureen, who after a letter each from Elvis in 1960 realise a lifelong ambition to visit his home - Graceland - on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of his death (Broadcast 1998)

Familial, societal and indeed our own expectations lead most of us to look for someone to spend our life with. But there are many who choose to live a life on their own. Is choosing to be single not just as acceptable as being married? (Broadcast 1986)

Des Hickey follows a group of archaeologists and researchers who travel by helicopter to sea stack of Dun Bhriste, the site of a legend about St. Patrick and Cromduff. The group are the first humans to land on the island in about 600 years (Broadcast 1981)

A documentary on the last professional traditional song collector in Ireland, Tom Munnelly. Over his lifetime, Tom is estimated to have collected over 20,000 songs-the largest collection of traditional song ever compiled by any one person (Broadcast 1984)

The story of the general election of 1987 in Dublin Central.  Politics were in transition at this time in the country with a new party The Progressive Democrats recently formed.  This documentary follows the candidates and their teams on the campaign trail, as they listen to social issues of the day, and plan controversial personal campaigning.  (First Broadcast 1987)

A documentary that joins a foxhunting group. What happens behind the scenes when hounds, horses, people and a fox meet up for a day? Frances Shanahan hired a horse and went over the fences in Co. Meath with the Tara Harriers to find out (Broadcast 1998)

In this documentary Mick Dunne tells the story of the 1947 All Ireland football final between Kerry and Cavan which was played in the Polo grounds in New York – the only All Ireland final ever to be played outside Irish shores (First broadcast 1997)

As Ireland became firmly embedded within the EEC, in the late 1970's Terry Stewart moved his family from Ireland to Brussels. This story is a personal approach to their life in Brussels - a new life - an EEC political working life (Broadcast 1980)

Every night, the doorways of city centre offices and the portals of churches are occupied by people sleeping rough. But what is the reality of life on the street? (Broadcast 1986)

This is the life story of 83yr old George Remond from West Cork. He spent his lifetime tuning pianos for the great and good of Ireland - meeting many seasoned performers such as John MacCormack, Beniamo Gigli and Magaret Burke Sheridan (Broadcast 1990)

This is a story of human survival and hope. Three survivors of tragedies speak of their own destiny - Debbie MacGuinness was involved in the Stardust fire, Larry O'Brien was onboard the Zeebrugge ferry and Maura MacDaid is from Belfast (Broadcast 1990)

In this documentary we hear the sounds and words that tell the story of the Lough Derg Pilgrimage, Co Donegal (Broadcast 1991) In this documentary we hear the sounds and words that tell the story of the Lough Derg Pilgrimage, Co Donegal (Broadcast 1991)