Documentary on One Podcast

In 1681 Oliver Plunkett, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, was the last in a series of Irish martyrs executed for their faith by the English crown. In 1975, he became the first Irishman granted Sainthood in almost 700 years (Broadcast 1973)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded during the Merriman Summer school of 1973, this is a documentary discussion on Eamon De Valera. We discuss and listen to extracts of his speeches that span 50yrs and examine one of Ireland's most well known political individuals (Broadcast 1973)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scattery Island Cathedral and monastery was an early Christian place of pilgrimage in the Shannon estuary, Co.Clare. Named after St. Senan, the Bishop and confessor who founded the monastery, much of the buildings still remain (Broadcast 1978)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's it like to have eyes but not be able to see? What's it like to live in a world of black, where your ears guide you through the world? This documentary examines blindness - yesterday, today and tomorrow. (Broadcast 1979)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Western Islands off the coast of Mayo were, for years, home to thousands. But over time the population declined gradually - today only a few remain on these remote islands. This documentary tells the story of the islands abandonment. (Broadcast 1978)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1970's Ireland, the fishing industry was growing, yet fishermen 'battled' with foreign trawlers. We visit the port of Killybegs in Dongeal who wait for the government to impliment a 50 mile limit within Irish shores for foreign trawlers (Broadcast 1977)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was once claimed that Ireland has over three thousand healing springs and more than any other country in Europe. In Taking the Waters, we hear about the springs that are no longer and those that still flourish. (First Broadcast 1978)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fleadh Cheoil is an Irish music competition run by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCÉ) each year. The premise of the competition is to find the best players/singers of Irish traditional Music. The 1969 fleadh was held in Cashel, Co. Tipp (Broadcast 1969)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Charles McQuaid (1895–1973) was the Catholic Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland from December 1940 and February 1972. This is his life story and of how he was viewed by his friends, historians, colleagues and those around him (Broadcast 1973)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1973, an International James Joyce symposium was held. It attracted speakers from the world over. The language used, its place in popular literature, the places, the characters and the humour are all aspects of Joyce's work discussed (Broadcast 1973)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the difference between a farrier and a blacksmith? In this documentary, we go in search of this answer - finding out along the way that these two related trades have more in common than we might think (Broadcast 1977)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The Indians" are a showband who, you've guessed it, played music and dressed up as Indians. This documentary chronicles one weekend with "The Indians" where we learn of the highs and the lows of life on the road as an Irish showband (Broadcast 1978)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A look at the overall attitudes and treatment towards children in Ireland in the late 1960s, looking at the rights of children via charity organistations such as the ISPCC and UNICEF. (First broadcast 1968)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the late 1960's and early 1970's as the troubles in Northern Ireland were deepening, many lost their lives. This documentary focuses on the community and social workers who helped the bereaved through the tragic events of the troubles (Broadcast 1977)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'The Catacombs' was a night club that operated from Fitzwilliam Place in the centre of Dublin, in the late 1940's - here, 4 of it's patrons are taken back to the site to reminisce about what it was like to be young in late 40s Ireland. (2007) 'The Catacombs' was a night club that operated from the basement of 13 Fitzwilliam Place, in the centre of Dublin, in the late 1940's - here, 4 of it's patrons are taken back to the site to reminisce about what it was like to be young in late 40s Ireland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Henry Morris was an Irish scholar who dedicated his life to education. Henry was aware that the Gaelic language and culture was dying out in Ulster, so he devoted his life to teaching the Irish language in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. (First Broadcast 1972)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The turbulent and often violent landscape of Northern Ireland in 1973 (first broadcast 1973)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael O'Donnell follows the hunt, and finds out what it is that makes people go fox-hunting. With songs and tales from those who hunt in Keady. (First broadcast 1973)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kieran Sheedy documents the Irish sporting landscape of 1973. With contributions from Michael O' Heithir, Bill Twomey, Phil Greene, Cyril White, Pat Fanning and Jack Rooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Irish sea seperates the islands of Ireland and Britain. In 1977 Maxwell Davis explored this sea - from the Kish sand banks about 7 miles off the coast of Dublin to the gas fields below the sea bed to the environs of Dublin Bay (Broadcast 1978)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A look at the greyhound industry in Ireland in the late 1960s, a booming industry which brought in over a million pounds a year. (Broadcast 1969)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1978 Jim Fahy visited Greenland where he learns of the Eskimo peoples way of life and how they've adapted to 20th century living in the ice and snow. Stories of cultural gatherings to hunting and gathering to the night lights (Broadcast 1978)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the story of a former traveller family now living happily in the west of Ireland. A minority community indigenous to Ireland, travellers have existed on the margins of Irish society for centuries. (Broadcast 1978)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A look at the ordination of Archbishop Joseph Cunnane of Tuam in which we hear about his hopes for the future in his new post. Insight into what he could expect from his appointment is provided by his predecessor Archbishop Joseph Walsh. (1969)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seán Mac Réamoinn speaks to the people of Belfast in Northern Ireland about their city and their lives. He learns about the history of the city, the generosity of the people & speaks to the people about their memories. (First Broadcast 1972)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donncha Ó Dulaing talks to people who have left Ireland to set up a new life in Birmingham, the UKs second largest city. (Broadcast 1968)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A journey to the heart of the Glenlea Valley in Co. Kerry in a documentary by Pat Feeley, looking at the history and folklore of the place, as well as the present for people who live there who meet and play cards together (First broadcast 1977).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Gralton was born in Leitrim in 1886. His political beliefs saw him join the Revolutionary Workers Group, the forerunner to the Communist Party of Ireland. In 1933, Jim became the only Irishman to be deported from his own country. (Broadcast 1973)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This documentary explores the curious and controversial hobby of Bird Trapping and tells us of the passion, patience and dedication needed to be an expert in catching and trapping a bird out in the wild (Broadcast 1978)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An account of the famous husband-wife Opera Touring Company formed in 1898 by Charles Manners and Fanny Moody. (Broadcast 1968)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A look at the the growing book publishing industry which was in its infancy in the late 60s. With insight from some recognisible names from today, such as Michael Gill of Gill and Mac Millan. (Broadcast 1968)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Delia Murphy was a notable person in Irish history. She was a singer and collector of ballads, as well as one of the first female performers in Ireland. This is the story of her life and how she ended up living in many different countries including the U.K, Australia and Canada. (First Broadcast 1972)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The history of herbs in Irish folklore, where their uses ranged from traditional remedies, ointments, tonics, insecticides, dying materials, and flavouring food to divination (Broadcast 1977)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cork born Jack Doyle, known as “The Gorgeous Gael”, was a Hollywood actor, an accomplished tenor, and at one time a contender for the British Boxing Championship. This is his story as told by those who knew him (Broadcast 1979).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When a day’s work was done in rural Ireland, isolated communities were made more isolated by the darkness of the long evenings. This charming doc, full of songs and stories, looks at the tradition of house gathering in times past (Broadcast 1973).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A history of the Tyne Pilots, whose specialist knowledge of the River Tyne and navigational skills were required to steer passenger ships from North Sea, up the river Tyne and into port (Broadcast 1978).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A programme to mark the 10th anniversary of the Dublin Ballooning Club, looking at the sport of hot air ballooning in Ireland - from how balloons are made and how they are flown to how balloon pilots compete in International competition (Broadcast 1977).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A profile of the controversional Scottish poet Hugh MacDiarmid, analysing his poetry along with his political career which saw him expelled from two opposing parties. (Broadcast 1968)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Behind the scenes at Dublin Airport for a day in the life of Flight 668 Dublin to Zurich, to see the preparation and the backup required for this flight which was scheduled for take-off on Friday 19th August 1977 at 1600 hours (Broadcast 1977).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Mac Réamoinn talks to the director of the National Gallery of Ireland and learns of the history of the gallery and the vast array of jobs that go into maintaining a space for housing international art. (First Broadcast 1968)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Mac Réamoinn takes a critical look at the Dublin Theatre Festival in 1968. He argues that the theatre fesitval is like a two week feast in the midst of a cultural famine and accuses it of being a tourist promotion. (Broadcast 1968)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To mark the centenary of the National Library in Dublin city, this programme explores the history and the importance the library. We hear from people about their memories of the library, as well as readings & songs from its books. (First Broadcast 1972)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dubliner Peter Talbot (1620 – 1680) was a man of strange contradictions - a rare mixture of priest, ex-Jesuit, Bishop and diplomat. Bad press followed him like the plague, not only during his own lifetime, but ever since (Broadcast 1973).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1973 after a break of sixteen years, Fine Gael returned to power in a National Coalition government with Labour, under the leadership of Liam Cosgrave. John Bowman presents a special programme on the day of the election of the new Taoiseach & 20th Dáil.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lack of material resources, lack of education, lack of opportunity, inadequate income - a documentary from nearly 40 years ago about breaking the cycle of poverty and hunger in Ireland (Broadcast 1972).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For thousands of Irish people, it was full stop when they reached the sunny Channel Island of Jersey - an emigration destination since the 1840's linked to the building of St Catherine’s breakwater and escape from the potato famine (Broadcast 1977).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the early 1970's American-born author and classical scholar Robert Bernen swapped his academic gown, for a working sheep farm in the hills of Donegal (Broadcast 1977).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A documentary on the religious community of Taize in the south of Burgundy, France. Taizé is the home of an international, ecumenical community, founded in 1940 by Brother Roger. (broadcast 1992)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A look at the career and poetry of Patrick Kavanagh. Born in 1904 in Inniskeen Co. Monaghan, he is regarded as one of the foremost Irish poets of the 20th Century, and is famous worldwide for his works such as "On Raglan Road" and "The Great Hunger" (1968)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A documentary about the scandal concerning the disposal of deceased children's organs in Irish hospitals. (Broadcast 2000)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.