Documentary on One Podcast

An award winning intimate, poignant and beautiful documentary from John Quinn as he remembers back to his 5 years at boarding school in the Patrician College, Ballyfin, Laois in the 1950's. A window into the Ireland that once was and largely dissappeared.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No-one ever says "Come around and listen to my latest download". D.I.T. student, Robert McDonald marks the passing of vinyl - its decline began when he was still a child. Featuring Irish radio legend, Pat James. (The Curious Ear - short Irish radio docs.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Irish man Michael Keogh claims to have saved Hitler's life before he became 'Führer'. Could a Carlow man, who left home at 16 and lived a life of pseudonyms, disguise, conspiracy, and war, have had such an impact on modern history? (2011)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Coleman, Guardian music journalist, loses his ability to hear music. He tells producer, Yvonne Nolan. "I can hear beneath the pfffff a drowning choir, accompanied by a tiny monkey playing a teeny pipe organ..." (The Curious Ear, Broadcast 2008)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the International Art and Antiques Fair in Dublin, dealers talk about the business: Stupid mistakes they made, clever deals they pulled and whether or not you can persuade anyone to buy anything. This is amusing, from the inside out (The Curious Ear)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forget your Formula 1 or the All-Ireland - these guys chase around looking for half a bird. The annual Dublin Bird Race for birdspotters. Terry Flanagan goes along. Guess how many they spot in a day, 10, 30, 50? No, much much more. (Radio documentary)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is to be a single dad: by getting unique access to the intimate relationships between three single fathers and their children, this documentary is delves into the personal and emotional side to single or separated fatherhood.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

St. Patrick's Day, New York: A story of four witnesses to history; the adventures of leaving Ireland on ships, the friendships and matches, the Irish dancehalls and Saint Patrick's Day in the city where it probably has most resonance: New York.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

St. Patrick's Day Parade 2011, Monaghan Town (A short Irish documentary from RTE Radio Ireland)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mick Malone, widower, 87, has a dream....Jessica and Oscars are part of it. (A short feature from the home of radio documentaries in Ireland)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jane O'Connor's story of her final years with her mother. (A short Irish radio documentary from RTE Radio, Ireland.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maeve Taylor can be seen standing outside the Custom House, Dublin for the past 60 years. (A short Irish documentary from RTE Radio, Ireland.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thomas Burke's strange pact with the people of Clare. (A short Irish radio documentary from RTE Radio, Ireland)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An award winning documentary from Richie Beirne as he reveals the techniques he used for dealing with a mind-numbing job on the killing lines. (A short radio documentary from RTE Radio Ireland)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Electroacoustic composer, Guillaume Beauron's take on Tory Island off the coast of North West Ireland. It's a very remote island, just two and a half miles long and three quarters of a mile wide. (A short Irish radio documentary from RTE Radio, Ireland.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Irish bike shop that's nearly as old as the bicycle itself... Producer: Nancy Previs (A short Irish radio documentary from RTE Radio, Ireland)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An honest, open, and brave story about mental illness. Much is said depression and its sufferers, but how does depression affect families? This is Conor McGinnity's story of how his father's depression affected his entire family. (First Broadcast 2011)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the end of the 1st count day - As Ireland prepares for a new government, this is a mix of the highs and lows of a day that saw a seismic shift in the political landscape of Ireland. A new era has begun - Compiled from RTE Radio 1's election coverageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iris is a 32yr old woman with a difficult past - a number of years ago, she was kidnapped and trafficked into the enforced world of prostitution. This documentary tells her harrowing story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Look out over the rooftops of Cairo with Colette Kinsella. (A short Irish radio documentary from RTE Radio Ireland)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded over five days at Banna Beach in Kerry, this story follows 9yr old Brian Spillane as he takes part in a surf camp for autistic children. Trying new things can be extremely difficult for children with autism. Surely this will be a challenge too farSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farmer turned church minister, Trevor Stevenson, looks down on a motorway junction and reminisces. (A short Irish radio documentary from RTE Radio Ireland).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are US High Schools really like? (A short Irish radio documentary from RTE Radio Ireland.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

January 12th 2010, an earthquake hits Haiti killing over 230,000 and making 1 million homeless. 1yr on, this documentary focuses on the life of St.Gerard's, a Haitian school run by the Redemptorist Priests and funded by the Irish charity Misean Cara.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paula Carroll's stories of traditional musicians in Co.Clare (Funded by the BAI Sound & Vision Fund). A short radio documentary from RTE Radio, Ireland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A multi award winning documentary telling the story of a mother and son after a life seperated by drug addiction. Lynda Barton was born into 1960's Ballymun in Dublin, tried drugs at 13 and soon after had 2 babies. Her son Chris finally re-unites with her.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keiko was a male orca who starred in the three Free Willy movies. This documentary charts Keiko's journey from a Mexico city amusement park to the Westman islands in Iceland where he is preparing for freedom - on his way back home. (2001)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Irish pubs and their clientele are revered the world over for their charm, drink and general hospitality. We enter into the hearts of some Irish pubs and 'watering holes' - to hear conversations filled with comedy and commentary. (Broadcast 1990)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Timmy "The Brit" McCarthy spent years of his life in England. He returned to Ireland in the 1960's and his interest in Irish Set dancing brought him in contact with people who were largely responsible for the revival and continuance of the tradition (2008)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every year, villagers in a tiny village in Newfoundland ring in the New Year with an 18th century New Year's carol brought over from Europe with the first Irish and English settlers. This is a story of keeping beautiful old traditions alive and kicking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christmas time can be a lonely time for the soldiers who are away from home. To cheer them up Treasa Davison organised a Christmas concert with the talented Irish soldiers at Camp Shamrock in South Lebanon. Treasa describes her experience. (1997)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adults complain that, when they were children, bold kids still got presents. College students make naughty and nice lists, study interview techniques and finally research and make a short documentary. Children tell stories of boldness at Christmas. (First Broadcast 2010)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A look at the art of traditional dancing or 'damhsa ar an sean-'nós. Rescued from near death almost twenty years ago it is now flourishing in its south Connemara heartland and spreading throughout the country like a hill fire. (2006)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a documentary about what might have been. It's a story about the 1960's Dublin beat group The Movement. We go in search of them to try and get to the bottom of the stories about this one time infamous Dublin band. (2005)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Jane and Keith Redmond are two listeners who got in touch to suggest that we make a programme about planespotters at Dublin Airport. In turn, we suggested that they make the programme. So, they did. The programme speaks to aviation enthusiasts including main interviewee, Anthony Murphy (First Broadcast 2010)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes history throws up stories that are more dramatic than any fiction. And this is one such story. Taking us on a dramatic journey from the south west coast of Ireland to the souks and harems of North Africa's Barbary Coast, it begins on a summer's morning in 1631, when a pirate ship sailed into Roaring Water Bay in West Cork and raided the quiet coastal village of Baltimore. A crew of ruthless slave traders roused the villagers from their beds, slaughtered anyone who resisted, and herded 107 people into the hold of their waiting ship. (First broadcast 2010)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Janet Gray is a blind Northern Irish Water Skier and 3 times World Champion. In 2003, she nearly died in a water skiing accident. This documentary follows Janet as she defies medical convention and makes a comeback to competitive water skiing. (2008)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1970’s Ireland, the underworld of the poor and homeless was a hidden world known only to its inhabitants. However, 47yr old Duncan, who lives in a converted railway hut with 15 other people, allows Pat Feely into the secrets of his daily life (1976)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An exploration of the difficulties and challenges faced by same sex couples in Ireland. Rachel and Michelle have been a couple for seven years. Despite the wedding rings they wear, this family is not accepted by everyone. So, what has to change? (2005)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lady Augusta Gregory was at the centre of the Irish Literary Revival around the turn of the 20th century. Her grand-daughters Anne and Catherine revisit their ancestral Galway home in Coole – sharing stories and memories of Ireland’s literary greats (2005)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Des Hickey takes us on a journey through the life of Eamon Andrews. Born and raised in Dublin, little did he know that his passion for boxing (he was an Irish Junior Middleweight champion) would lead to a long and successful career in broadcasting (1976)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two miles high in the thin air of the Rocky Mountains, a group of Irish people arrive on a volunteer mission to repair the legendary Colorado Trail. This is a tale of high adventure, generosity of spirit and selfless gallantry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February 14th 2002 at 3.40am, the Tullaghmurray Lass set sail from Kilkeel, Co. Down. Michael Green (54), his son Michael (33) and his grandson Michael (8) were on board. 2hrs later, their boat sank with the loss of three generations of a family. (2005)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Miller from CBC Canada in Yellowknife, Northern Territories, records Alex Debogorski as he drives his load across the harsh environment of frozen lakes to diamond mines in northern Canada. (First Broadcast 2010)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A documentary about 36-year-old Fr. Paddy Byrne, exploring one man's view on the challenges and complexities of life as a priest in 2010.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An extract from Louise Noone's final year documentary made as part of the Media Arts Course in the Dublin Institute of Technology. She tells the story of female DJs, as they discuss their love of music, dance and their craft. (First Broadcast 2010)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tyrone woman, Winifred Thompson, is preparing for death, but is not ill. She is cutting willow to weave her own coffin. Stephanie Ritson contributes a piece of prose to the day. (First Broadcast 2011)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The search for a lost language called Yola takes Shane Dunphy from a sunken island in Wexford harbour to the heart of rural Dorset and the ancient pathways of Cornwall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As part of Science Week, 2010, the science club from Moyle Park College, Clondalkin, Dublin went to visit the science labs at NUI Maynooth. Made by Terry Flanagan. (First Broadcast 2010)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.