Documentary on One - RTÉ Documentaries show

Documentary on One - RTÉ Documentaries

Summary: Multi award winning documentaries from Ireland. With almost 1,000 documentaries on offer it has the largest archive of documentaries available anywhere. The productions are radio stories about real life and contain productions dating as far back as 1954. A wealth of life, ideas, experiences, events and perspectives is on offer - but most importantly - stories. Download the Documentary on One iphone app from the App store.

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 DocArchive (1972): It Sprang From Uibh Laoire | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:48:31

An exploration of the literary history of Uibh Laoire - the lakeland between Macroom and Gougane Barra in West Cork.  It's been written about by literary figures: O'Connor, Ó Faoiláin and Corkery. 

 DocArchive (1981): Knock Three Times And Ask For Joe | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:37:05

America was the only country outside of the world of Islam to attempt a nationwide ban on the sale of alcohol and to try to transform a basic habit of millions of people.The story of speakeasies, moonshine and the crime families and gangsters that ran the underground sale of liquor in Chicago and other cities. (First Broadcast 1981)

 DocArchive (2009): A Piece of Cloth | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:41:51

A documentary about Muslim women wearing the hijab in Ireland. This programme hears the story of Shekinah Egan, a young girl from Gorey who found herself at the centre of a controversy around the wearing of the Muslim headscarf to her local school. (First Broadcast 2009)

 DocArchive (1976): Violent Export | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:37:33

Violent Export is a radio documentary by Kevin O'Connor that delves in to the thoughts of the people living in Britain during the times of the London bombings. Kevin speaks to both Irish and British people and asks their thoughts on the violence. (First Broadcast 1976)

 DocArchive (2001): This Island Nation | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:43:29

With the breakout of World War II, the Irish Merchant fleet became a vital part saving the nation from food shortages and Lemass said that we couldn’t have preserved our neutrality without it. The military men who served with the Merchant Navy Fleet talk about their time at sea. (First Broadcast 2001)

 DocArchive (2007): Missing In Athlone | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:40:31

This story looks at events in 2005, when Gardaí from the Garda National Immigration Bureau drove from Dublin to Athlone, Co. Westmeath with orders to pick up six children and two adults for immediate deportation to Africa.  That evening only the two mothers and 2 five year olds were deported.  This documentary explores the mystery of the other children who are still missing. (First Broadcast 2007) 

 DocArchive (2003): Death in Kerry | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:40:12

A radio documentary that tells the story of John B. Keane's "The Field", and how a dispute between two farmers over bog land in mountainous rural Kerry during the 1950s culminated in Richard Harris's nomination for an Oscar in 1991.(First Broadcast 2003)

 DocArchive (1976): Drop of the Craythur | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:39:50

A bilingual documentary on Poitín, the Irish alcohol traditionally and illegally distilled from malted barley or potatoes in rural Ireland for centuries. One of the strongest alcoholic beverages in the world.  This documentary hears of the craft, traditions and uses for the potent drink.  (First Broadcast 1976)

 DocArchive (1979): Incidents in Colooney Street - Limerick Jews in 1904 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:44:58

Pat Feeley tells the story of the pogrom against Jewish people in Limerick City. In 1904, a Catholic priest named Fr John Creagh instigated an economic boycott against the small Jewish community that had settled in the city, which eventually led to them all leaving. (Broadcast 1979)

 DocArchive (1976): Rabies | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:38:43

Rabies is a viral disease that attacks the brain. It's usually transmitted by a bite from an infected animal. For humans, it can be fatal unless an antidote is given. We examine the virus, its beginnings, its dangers and effects on people’s health. (First Broadcast 1976)

 DocArchive (2000): Where There Is Light | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:41:53

For many years Irish lighthouses have safely guided passing ships safely along our shores. This documentary tells the story of those whose job it was to look after the many lighthouses around the country.  The lifestyle of living and working in this solitary environment often took a toll on the men’s mental health.  (First Broadcast 2000)

 DocArchive (1975): No.4 Checkout Please | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:42:50

In the mid 1970s one of the largest social changes in Ireland was born - Supermarkets! After centuries of corner shop shopping, changes were afoot. Here the pros and cons, reactions and of course the effects on people’s lives are discussed (First Broadcast 1975)

 DocArchive (1999): The Tar Road to Sligo | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:41:58

A documentary about musicians Thom Moore and Vincent Harrison and their relationship to Ireland and America.  Singer/Songwriter Thom Moore was born in California. Fiddle Player Vincent Harrison is from Dromahair, Co. Leitrim. 

 DocArchive (1981): Limerick's Theatres | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:39:26

Limerick is a city steeped in culture and history.  It also has a great history in amateur and professional dramatics. In this piece, Pat Feeley explores the theatre scene of Limerick in 1981. From the early theatres that were the backbone of dramatics in the city to some of the stars that Limerick theatre has produced.  (First Broadcast 1981)

 DocArchive (1974): The Relevance of St Thomas | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:48:58

A programme compiled to mark the 700 year anniversary of the death of philosopher and theologian, St. Thomas Aquinas.  He was born in Italy, but worked throughout Europe.  Perhaps his greatest contribution to the Catholic Church is his writings. (First Broadcast 1974) 

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