Documentary on One Podcast

A gimmick? Yes, but worth a try - this entire programme was recorded, edited and sent for transmission on a smartphone. The programme speaks to different people in Cork City about their relationship with their phones. (First Broadcast 2010)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every county in Ireland, except one, has at least one winner of the Victoria Cross. This radio documentary delves into this little known aspect of Irish history to find out who these men were and how they won the most prized award for gallantry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Evelyn McClafferty uses voices, music and sounds to evoke the meaning of Winter. Featuring contributions from the worlds of literature, geography, yoga and education. (First Broadcast 2010)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This radio documentary has just won a coveted Prix Europa - voted Best Radio Documentary in Europe for 2010. This is the story of a 'runner' - a child who escaped from industrial schools - Christy Fagan and the man - Jemmy Gunnery - who helped him escape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katriona McFadden follows the story of a cottage, a postcard and a song in rural Co. Donegal. The story of a man who kept the front door of his cottage open for 30 years... She speaks to Ian Smith about a song he wrote about the cottage. (First Broadcast 2010)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In September 2010, The Royal Canal in Dublin reopened to boat traffic. To mark the occasion, the TV programme, "Nationwide" organised two journeys: a boat trip from the M50 to the Shannon and a canoe trip from the M50 to the Liffey. This is an audio version of travel by canoe. (First Broadcast 2010)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rachel Ní Chuinn's audio essay on the nature of the inter-tidal zone. (First Broadcast 2010)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This documentary looks at the effect that unemployment in the 1980s had on the people of Arklow, especially women. With most of the men were unemployed, women in Arklow started to look for opportunities outside the home and joined mostly female led courses to prepare them for future opportunities. (1981)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A radio documentary celebrating 40 years of the National Youth Orchestra and all it has brought to its members: a passion for music; enduring friendships, first loves and marriages, great pieces of music, hard work and hard play.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two archive pieces to mark RTE Big Music Week: one woman who still sings on the street and others who have the headphones on. (First Broadcast 2010)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This radio documentary maps and explores Jewish Ireland, and our guide is Dubliner Stuart Rosenblatt author of the 16-volume Rosenblatt Series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The visit of a United States President to Ireland that seems to have faded in collective memory of many, despite the fact that it had people lining the streets to welcome Richard Nixon on his trip to Ireland in 1970. We look back at why this state visit was overshadowed by the earlier visit of Nixon’s great archrival, John F. Kennedy. (2010)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US presidential visit that seems to have faded in collective memory, despite the fact that it had people lining the streets - Richard Nixon's trip to Ireland in 1970 is remembered in this radio documentary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every day, during the Dublin Fringe Festival 2010, a different artist or group of artists visited an empty shop unit in Temple Bar, Dublin. There, with an RTE Radio producer, they made audio for radio.... The series was made as a collaboration between Dublin Fringe Festival and RTE Choice. (First Broadcast 2010)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every day, during the Dublin Fringe Festival 2010, a different artist or group of artists visited an empty shop unit in Temple Bar, Dublin. There, with an RTE Radio producer, they made audio for radio.... The series was made as a collaboration between Dublin Fringe Festival and RTE Choice. (First Broadcast 2010)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Shaw wound up in Rathdrum Co. Wicklow; he began his working life at 14, working in the coalmines of Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. In between he worked in Canada mining uranium and gold; in agriculture and farming in Kildare and Offaly. He also developed a very personal philosophy on life. (First Broadcast 2010)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story of the unique bond between a father and son - Danny and Connor Hughes in County Louth who run two shops side by side is told in this radio documentary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The life of Meme, a nomad in the Himalayas, as he witnesses modernisation coming to the mountains, is explored in this radio documentary, recorded over four years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crom Estate on the shores of Lough Erne Co.Fermanagh was famous for its annual regattas. They spurred design innovations in yachting that were adopted around the world. In 2010, the local classic yacht association revived the sport with the Crom Annual Regatta, inviting yachts and steamboats from around Ireland and the U.K. (First Broadcast 2010)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What lengths will a parent go to relieve their child's suffering? In this radio documentary, Eddie 'the Bull' O'Connor has has decided to offer himself as the headline event in a cage-fight in order to raise money for his sick daughter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this radio documentary - the story of Paschal Whelan, the only full time resident of Omey Island and one-time professional wrestler and a stuntman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A really great story. In the 1930s, when film was going from silent to speech - Jean Darling was one of the biggest child stars of the era. A member of Hal Roach's Little Rascals and star of Laurel and Hardy, Jean now leads a very different life in DublinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From first kiss to a long marriage. Caroline Foran's and Hannah Quinn's documentaries for DCU and DIT respectively. These are stories about relationships and romance. (First Broadcast 2010)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1950's Ireland a young woman entered a psychiatric institution. Two years earlier she had been raped. Almost 60 years later, she is an elderly woman and still in a psychiatric institution - in fact she never left. This radio documentary is her story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A radio documentary about a German paragliding champion who survived being sucked into a storm that pulled her higher than Mount Everest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Waiting for Jarod is the story of a woman waiting for her son to come home from war with a lifesized cardboard cutout picture of him. "Waiting for U2" features three teenagers who spent their days hanging around Windmill Lane recording studio in Dublin in the hopes of meeting the members of the band. (First Broadcast 2010)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An edited extract from documentary by Michele Ernsting from Radio Netherlands about two men who deal with death. They look after the final journeys of those who die alone in Amsterdam. (First Broadcast 2010)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A radio documentary about how Dubliner John Curran's fascination with Agatha Christie has changed his life - and brought a new Hercule Poirot story to the world for the first time in 30 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maggie Hurley describes herself as "Wexford's Molly Malone". She's been playing music, busking on the Main Street of the town for over 20 years. She says the locals know her as 'Nobody's Child' because that's the song she sings mostly. (First Broadcast 2010)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An almost unbelievable documentary about the life journey of Peter O'Connor who has transformed himself from outlaw biker into a Celtic clan leader, film star and perhaps... just perhaps, the last High King of Ireland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A radio documentary about a journey along the much-loved old Clones to Bundoran railway line that ferried holiday makers and pilgrims to the west.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the last great characters of Co Clare, for decades Michael Tierney could be seen walking the streets of Ennis delivering newspapers on his daily round recognised by his wigs, hats, his choice of jewellery, or the smell of perfume as he walked by.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the aftermath of homicide, what happens to those left behind? And what happens when the families of victim and perpetrator are separated by only a field? In 1997, 20-year old Marc O'Keeffe was stabbed on the field outside his home in Tallaght, Dublin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The remarkable story of the MacMillan family from Mayo, the magical relationship of Theresa and Ron MacMillan and their International Magic shop in London, U.K. (First Broadcast 2010)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A community of OAPs in Carlow waking the neighbours for the Bealtaine Festival by playing music and singing. (First Broadcast 2010)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every personal name has a story. Behind the top 100 Irish baby names list is a fascinating portrait of a changing country.This fascinating and beautiful documentary looks at the names we give our children and what our names say about all of us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Tom Lawrence, of DCU, spent 6 months recording over and under Lough Neagh waves in Co. Antrim. Spooky sci-fi sounds from the deep, including fish and animals.(First Broadcast 2010)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RTE producer, Kintilla Heussaff, recorded a day-in the-life of a No. 16 bus in Dublin in 1990. It was for a documentary as part of a training course. 20 years later, student Sarah Lennon, recorded a documentary on Dublin Bus drivers as part of her Communications course in Dublin City University. (First Broadcast 2010)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A radio documentary about how a swim on a summer's evening at Dublin's Forty Foot changed one man's life forever.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a glimpse into the lives of three women still mourning their husbands deaths - but they refuse to live their lives as widows, and together, strengthened by their friendship, they aim to live their lives to the full. Sometimes funny, sometimes sad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An excerpt from student Natalia McCarthy's documentary; on 87-year old Michael Yeates who has run a shoe repair shop in Clontarf, Dublin for the past 50 years. (First Broadcast 2010)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sara Paul's short documentary; ‘Truck Stop Love Affair’ she made while a student at the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies, Maine, America. It explores relationships at a truck stop off interstate 95, near Bangor, Maine. (First Broadcast (2010)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A radio documentary about a self-confessed 'Irish Vagabond' Tony Sheridan. In his turbulent and rich life he has worked with the Beatles, entertained the troops in Vietnam, played with Elvis Presley's backing band - all that and far more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A radio documentary about three members of the Dublin and Wicklow Loyal Orange LodgeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Extracts from Nancy Previs' and Derek O'Halloran's programmes about alternative approaches to food. Derek O'Halloran tells the story of Paddy's Quest - one man's very different way of shopping. Nancy Previs records a Dublin 8 group who are digging up a car park - to make a garden. (First Broadcast 2010)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For years Leinster rugby has been overshadowed by its stronger, more successful country brother, Munster. May 2009, Leinster beat semi-finalists Munster and go on to win the Heineken cup. But does Leinster rugby have what it takes to move beyond the pale?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A radio documentary about Cork singer songwriter Ger Wolfe. Described by others as a genius, a poet, and even a prophet, Ger Wolfe possesses a rare ability to capture the hearts and minds of his listeners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Louise Kenny's final year documentary from her radio course at the Institute of Art, Design & Technology, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin. She talks to a Dublin family, the Hansards; a family of 16 children, about their memories. (First Broadcast 2010)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This award winning doc tells the story of Anne Lovett, a 15yr old schoolgirl from Granard, Longford, who died giving birth beside a grotto in 1984. Her baby son also died. Her death began a national debate about unmarried mothers (Broadcast 1996)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy Fleming was never meant to dance again. The 72-year-old bachelor farmer had a heart attack on the dance floor a couple of years back and the doctor warned him to take it easy. This is a story of dancing at the crossroads.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.