Documentary on One Podcast

RTÉ

Multi award winning documentaries from Ireland and beyond telling real life stories. With over 1,800 documentaries on offer, the Documentary On One Podcast has the largest archive of documentaries available in the world, dating as far back as 1954, right up to the present day. Winner of over 400 national and international awards. Producer of podcast series 'Where is Jón?', ‘The Real Carrie Jade’, 'Runaway Joe', 'Finding Samantha', 'Tiger Roll', 'GunPlot' and 'The Nobody Zone'. Immerse yourself in a world of sound, story and character.

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Feb 3, 2009 · 40 min
DocArchive (1993): Till The Morning Comes - Night Life In Dublin
While most of us sleep at night, Dublin city is still alive and kicking. From taxi drivers to fire men and maternity hospitals to newspaper printers, we hear from the people who work through the night. (First Broadcast 1993) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 3, 2009 · 30 min
DocArchive (1985): Breandan Bhreathnach
A look at the life and career of the Irish music collector and uilleann piper Breandán Breathnach. He is recognised as being responsible for saving numerous tunes and is seen as an important figure in the preservation of traditional Irish music. (First Broadcast 1985) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 2, 2009 · 42 min
DocArchive (2001): Nivita
This is the story of Nivita, an all-girl band from Cork whose three members Niamh, Anita and Carmel and a twenty-month baby girl Emma were killed in a tragic accident, when their car crashed just outside Charleville Co. Cork in October 1999. We hear of their love of music and memories of the girls from family members. (First Broadcast 2001) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 2, 2009 · 44 min
DocArchive (1993): Loving Never Stops
The erosion of memory is something we all fear. For those left watching, there's nothing worse than seeing loved ones health fade away. Alzheimer's is most often diagnosed in over 65's and there's an estimated 26 million sufferers worldwide. (First Broadcast 1993) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 1, 2009 · 41 min
DocArchive (1992): Apocalypse Now
Tropical rainforests are 'jewels of the Earth'. Responsible for 28% of the world's oxygen turn over, rainforests are home to over 50% of all species in the world. So why are we destroying this environment and threatening the ecology of the world? (First Broadcast 1992) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 1, 2009 · 42 min
DocArchive (1992): Suicide - A Cry for Help
Each year worldwide, over one million people commit suicide. This documentary meets with people who have attempted suicide and lived to tell the tale. They discuss their mental health and difficult emotions. We also hear from the bereaved left behind about their grief. Why does anyone want to end their own lives? (First Broadcast 1992) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 1, 2009 · 42 min
DocArchive (1992): Breaking Up Is Never Easy
For most people in life, love is at the core of living. Sharing one's life with a significant other is nearly expected. This documentary tells a story of people who choose differently - to opt out of their marriages - and begin a new life. (First Broadcast 1993) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 1, 2009 · 39 min
DocArchive (1976): WitchCraft
Witchcraft, the use of supernatural or magical powers, moves between fact and fiction depending on the believer or non-believer. We investigate the history of persecution suffered by ‘witches’ in the witch hunts of Early Modern Europe of the 14th to 18th century. And what of witchcraft in Ireland? (First Broadcast 1976) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 31, 2009 · 38 min
DocArchive (1976): The Lewis Folk
The Isle of Lewis lies off the West coast of Scotland. It's said Scottish islands share a kindred Gaelic spirit with the Irish. In 1976 Kieran Sheedy went to investigate and unearthed a community that worked by day and danced by night - well, not quite... (First Broadcast 1976) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 31, 2009 · 42 min
Doc Archive (2005): The Euro Guru
This documentary looks back on some of the highs of fifty glorious years of the Eurovision song festival in the company of Paul G. Sheridan. Paul describes himself not as a fan but an aficionado, who loves the music and the competition. (First Broadcast 2005) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 31, 2009 · 41 min
DocArchive (1992): Flight Of The Bremen
Until 1928, no one had flown from East to West over the Atlantic. In 1927, ten unsuccessful flights were attempted and seven lives were lost. Finally, in April 1928 a 3 man crew succeeded, one of whom was Irish man Captain James C. Fitzmaurice. This documentary looks at the history of the event. (First Broadcast 1992) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 30, 2009 · 39 min
DocArchive (1981): Raytown
Everyone in Ringsend, Co. Dublin has a nickname. Even Ringsend has a nickname - "Raytown". Find out why in this documentary about the social history of this very unique Dublin neighbourhood by the sea. (First Broadcast 1981) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 30, 2009 · 42 min
DocArchive (1992): If The Statues Stopped Moving
In July 1985, in the village of Ballinspittle, Co. Cork, a grotto statue of the Virgin Mary came alive and moved. As news of the phenomenon spread, thousands of pilgrims and spectators arrived. Seven years on, we return to see life in the village and reflect on how this mystery affected the people there. (First Broadcast 1992) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 30, 2009 · 39 min
DocArchive (1976): The Staunchest Priest
Fr. Michael O’Flanagan was born in 1876 in Roscommon. Known as 'The Republican Priest', he was president of Sinn Féin from 1933-35 but was expelled from the party for participating in a Radio Éireann (2RN) broadcast in 1936. This documentary looks at the political and personal history of the renowned Catholic priest. (First Broadcast 1976) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 29, 2009 · 37 min
DocArchive (2010): Song From The Slum
This doc tells the story of Steo, from the northside of Dublin, and Simo, a young homeless man from the slums of Nairobi, who find a common language though music and hip hop. Together they produced a song called 'Fire'. (First Broadcast 2010) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 29, 2009 · 42 min
DocArchive (1992): Another Country
For everyone of us, the day will come when we hang up our working boots - no matter how important the work - and enter the world of the retired. This documentary tells a story of retirement, examining the ups and downs of a slower pace of life. (First Broadcast 1992) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 29, 2009 · 55 min
DocArchive (1973): Twenty Five Years a Growing
Andy O'Mahony takes a look back at the work the Music Association of Ireland, on what was the occasion of its 25th anniversary, and asks if the association was successful in achieving its aims of furthering musical education across Ireland. (First Broadcast 1973) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 29, 2009 · 38 min
DocArchive (1981): John Ennis
Westmeath’s John Ennis, is an award winning poet and one of Ireland’s finest talents. In this documentary he talks about the influence of his rural background and his family on his work. (First Broadcast 1981) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 28, 2009 · 40 min
DocArchive (2008): Sr Brid is Heading for High Places
Sister Brid Smith, from Blackrock, Co Dublin, is a 65 year old nun with a difference. Despite health problems and losing her sight six years ago, she has not lost her love for the outdoor life. She set out on an adventure to climb the 3,127ft high Mount Brandon in Co Kerry. (First Broadcast 2008) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 28, 2009 · 43 min
DocArchive (1976): Rambler from Clare
In this documentary, Kieran Sheedy tells the story of the rambler from Clare, Johnny Patterson. Johnny was an Irish comedian, singer and songwriter. His career was so successful that he became a household name in both Ireland and America. (First Broadcast 1976) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.