Documentary on One - RTÉ Documentaries

On April 2, 1966, a fishing-boat came into Dingle harbour carrying a very rare and valuable catch: a wild sturgeon - the fish whose eggs are used to make caviar - in today's money, the fish was worth over €3,000.

Holly and Declan are a young couple addicted to technology, and in particular their smartphones. Comedy writer & producer Colm Tobin follows them to a digital detox centre on the island of Carnananánachán where they undergo a bizarre, back-to-basics detox programme that tests their relationship to its limit. An RTÉ Radio 1 Comedy production (2017)

The ancient fishing village of Claddagh was once a self-governing community with its own elected King, who commanded the fishing fleet and upheld the community’s customs. The sight of a red-haired girl would cause the fishermen to abandon their seafaring plans for the day. Did any of the old traditions survive over time?

John Kenny from RTE Sport tells the story of Irish Cricket. In particular, he looks back at the 2007 Cricket World Cup when the Irish cricket team bowled everyone over with some incredible performances at CWC07. It was the beginning of a new era. (2007)

Following liberation, five orphaned children from Belsen concentration camp were brought to Ireland by Dr Bob Collis and adopted by Irish families. They remember their lives before they were captured and sent to Belsen, talk about how they survived the horrors of the holocaust and adapted to their new lives in Ireland. ( 1993 )

The Award Winning Seán O’Casey was one of Irish literature’s greats. Born in Dublin in 1880, this documentary takes a tour of the Northside of the city, tracing his life. With contributions from family, friends and neighbours, this is an exploration of his work, his love of the Irish language, and his move to the U.K. (First Broadcast 1980)

Garda John Wilson awoke one night to find a rat tied to the front door of his home. He was shocked but not surprised - John Wilson is a Garda Whistleblower; the man who exposed a culture of 'ticket-fixing'. What's it like to be a whistleblower? (2014)

Three Irish explorers set off on a 6-month expedition to The Arctic. How do they prepare physically and mentally, and what do they need to do to keep frostbite at bay? What links exist between The Arctic and Ireland? ( 1981 )

Does your soul need saving? If so, John Purcell is the man for the job. A born-again evangelical preacher and a member of the travelling community, he travels the country spreading the word of the Lord through his fire n' brimstone services. ( 2014 )

In 1996, following campaigns by animal rights groups and local communities, new licensing laws were introduced to protect the welfare of horses. An estimated 3,000 urban horses were living on Dublin estates, the majority of them under the care of local children. What do these new rules mean for Dublin youths and how will their lives change? (1997)

Fran O’Toole, lead singer with the Miami Showband was murdered along with band members in a loyalist ambush in Northern Ireland in 1975. Soon after, Fran’s young daughters were taken to live in Canada by their mother. Rachel and Kelly have long searched for a connection to their father and his family, imagining what might have been (2015).

Veterans of the 15th International Brigade who fought for The Republic in the Spanish Civil War between 1936 and 1938 reassemble in Barcelona 50 years following their final march through the city. Comprising of volunteers from all over the world, they recount their experiences, remember lost comrades, and reflect on the trauma of war. (1989)

Séamus Darby was the Offaly hero who scored a late goal in the All-Ireland football final of 1982 depriving Kerry of their historic 5-in-a-row. He tells the story of how one of the most famous goals in GAA history impacted on his life and family and a journey which took him from Ireland to the UK and back to Tipperary where he now lives. (2015)

Chris Doris spent 40 days and 40 nights camped out on top of Croagh Patrick. Doris, a local artist, envisaged this experience as a “social sculpture”. Acting as a type of tour guide, he met with thousands of climbers and pilgrims, hearing their stories and seeking to find out what connects people to this mountain. (First broadcast 2000)

January 1st 1934, Fr. Conifrey led a march through Mohill, County Leitrim, in which demonstrators shouted "down with jazz" and "out with paganism" and called on the government to close the dance halls and ban all foreign dances in Ireland. (Broadcast 1997)