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Ep 1DocArchive: Fallow deer

In this documentary from the Mooney Goes Wild team, biologist and Secondary schoolteacher, Terry Flanagan looks at that most majestic of animals that roams the Phoenix Park in Dublin, the Fallow Deer. (Broadcast 2004)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 23, 200940 min

Ep 1DocArchive: The Stonies

A documentary on Irish stonemasons, stonecutters and sculptors. (Broadcast 1978)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 23, 200944 min

Ep 1DocArchive: Irish Mail

Made 57 years ago, this is the story of Irish mail, and the pivotal link between London and Dun Laoghaire port in Dublin. Before the age of technology, the written letter and the Dublin London link was key as Irish mail travelled the globe (Broadcast 1954)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 22, 200944 min

Ep 1DocArchive: Grand Canal and Canals of Ireland

Ireland has has a long and rich history of inland nagivation through its canals. Over time they've transported people, goods, animals and much else besides. The working days of the canals are largely over, so sit back and enjoy the scenery (Broadcast 1981)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 21, 200934 min

Ep 1DocArchive: Readin' and Writin'

This documentary is about what many people take for granted – being able to read and write (first broadcast 1985).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 20, 200944 min

Ep 1DocArchive: Four in a row

What does it take to become a pop radio DJ? Almost 30yrs ago, four djs tried to answer that question - Simon Young and Larry Gogan from RTE Radio 2, Janice Long from BBC Radio 1 and Declan Meehan from Capital Radio London. Top tips..... (Broadcast 1985)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 20, 200942 min

Ep 1DocArchive: Wilhelm Maestro (1989)

The Irish Army No.1 Band was formed in 1923 and its first Director was Colonel Fritz Brase. The band has performed at many major Irish ceremonial occasions since its inception. Here we look at the amazing character of its first director (Broadcast 1989)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 19, 200957 min

Ep 1DocArchive: Home Is The Hero

In 1963, a descendent of famine emigrants returned to his ancestral home - President John F. Kennedy arrived in Ireland to a rapturous and emotional welcome (first broadcast 1985).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 19, 200942 min

Ep 1If you're new here, listen to this - it'll give a flavour of what we're about

This is a montage of clips from over 30 of our documentaries. It gives a flavour of the type of stories we tell and the type of people involved in telling those stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 19, 20093 min

Ep 1DocArchive: Three Rock Mountain

Three Rock Mountain is 450 metres tall. Located on the edge of Dublin City, it's the ideal site for radio and television transmitters. This is a portrait of the Mountain as seen through the eyes of those who have lived at the foot of it all of their lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 19, 200940 min

Ep 1DocArchive: Blessed Be The Fruit of the Loom

The textile manufacturer Fruit of the Loom were the focus of employment in Inishowen and when they left they created an employment blackspot at a time when Irish employment was at its peak. (First Broadcast 2009)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 19, 200941 min

Ep 1DocArchive: The Lino Crossing - Tales Of The Observed

This is a challenging documentary made by Mary Duffy, disabled artist and ex radio producer. This is a rare insight into the lived life of the disabled-unvarnished accounts of the struggle for rights, for tolerance, for acceptance, for love, for respect.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 19, 200940 min

Ep 1DocArchive: The Thin Green Line (1989)

The 1948 Olympics, held in London, was the first games Ireland had taken part in since 1932. A major dispute between the Irish Olympic Council and the organising committee saw many Irish athletes barred from taking part in previous competitions. But why?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 18, 200943 min

Ep 1DocArchive: American Indians

Donncha O’Dulaing goes to America and talks to native Americans that live on reservations in St. Louis about what it is like to be born and bred on a reservation (first broadcast 1985).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 18, 200945 min

Ep 1DocArchive: The lost world of Art Ó Laoghaire

An exploration of the death of Art Ó Laoghaire and the lament written by his wife Eibhlín Dubh Ní Chonaill, 'Caoineadh Airt Uí Laoghaire'. One of the greatest laments ever written, this poem captures the life and death of Art in 1773 (Broadcast 2003)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 18, 200941 min

Ep 1DocArchive: A Martin Lavan Story

Martin Lavan went on the run to the USA in 1922 following his involvement in the Irish Civil War killings in Mayo. He became a lawyer, grew wealthy, was a colourful pillar of the community in Brighton, Michigan and a vocal republican. (Broadcast 2004)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 18, 200939 min

Ep 1DocArchive: His Life and Fortune to Civilise Gweedore

A profile of the 19th century landlord, George Hill, and his attempts to rationalise the land system of Gweedore, Co. Donegal (first broadcast 1975).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 18, 200943 min

Ep 1DocArchive: When time stood still

When Sergeant John Parish dived into the water in the Greek port of Piraeus in April, 1941, life changed forever. Behind him there was chaos; the "Hellas", a ship that was evacuating Allied forces and civilians from Greece, had been bombed (Broadcast 2004)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 18, 200941 min

Ep 1DocArchive: Sands a hoor

In 1989, fifty Gardaí travelled to Namibia on an overseas mission with the United Nations. The members who travelled were to become part of one of the UN's most successful mission, an historic moment for our national police force (Broadcast 1989)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 17, 200943 min

Ep 1DocArchive (1989): Waiting for U2

U2 are not only an Irish rock band, but one of the biggest in the world. This is the story of three young girls whose lives are totally bound up with their fascination with the Irish rock group U2. They, like many of their peers, are infatuated with the worlds biggest band, the all male quartet, known as U2. (First Broadcast 1989)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 17, 200936 min

Ep 1DocArchive: Bite Down on that Gumshield Son

Based in the heart of inner city Dublin, this documentary gives a unique insight into the life of St. Saviours Olympic Boxing Academy, one of Ireland's most famous amateur boxing clubs. (First Broadcast 2008)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 17, 200940 min

Ep 1DocArchive (1991): Immigrating to Ireland - Germany and Brittany

The Second World War caused many people to seek refuge from the conflict in Germany. Immigration was often the only option. Four people who escaped from Germany and Brittany in France to Ireland traces a story of flight from persecution, as well as former military officers leaving their troubled pasts behind. (First Broadcast 1991)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 17, 200942 min

Ep 1DocArchive: Our Father, Séamus Ennis

Séamus Ennis is revered as one of Ireland's best known Uilleann Pipers and Music Collectors who amassed thousands of tunes before his death in 1982. In this documentary he is remembered by his son Christopher and his daughter Catherine. (Broadcast 1988)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 15, 200939 min

Ep 1DocArchive: They were our Ecstasy

On Nov 7th 1963, The Beatles paid their first visit to Dublin to play two concerts at the Adelphi cinema. Mania ensued. The key people involved in that memoral day and night look back and share their experience of the Beatles in Dublin (Broadcast 1993)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 14, 200941 min

Ep 1DocArchive (1991): Immigrating to Ireland - Nigeria and Lesotho

The first in a series of documentaries by Lorelei Harris investigating immigration to Ireland. In this episode Abiodan Odomosu from Nigeria and Camilla Dorsey from Lesotho speak about how they moved from their homes in Africa to eventually arrive in Ireland. Each person has a unique story. (First Broadcast 1991)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 14, 200945 min

Ep 1DocArchive: I remember Henry Ford

The story of Fords in Cork. For generations this was a hugely successful company with an amazingly loyal workforce. Everything dates back to the Model T - yet despite surviving through most of the 20th century, its days were numbered (Broadcast 1982)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 13, 200946 min

Ep 1DocArchive: Sounds From Inner Space

This documentary listens in on the sounds that can be heard under the sea – the squeaking, creaking, groaning, singing, whining noises of aquatic life (first broadcast 1985).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 13, 200944 min

Ep 1DocArchive: Be Prepared!

8 young scouts from Killaloe, Co Clare take part in a survival weekend as part of the County Shield competition in the centenary year of scouting in Ireland (Broadcast 2008).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 12, 200938 min

Ep 1DocArchive: In Fond Memory

This documentary looks at the war memorial park in Islandbridge, Dublin also known as the Irish National Memorial Gardens. Oficially opened in 1988, it pays tribute to the 49,400 Irish Soldiers who died in World War 1 from 1914-1918 (Broadcast 1989)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 12, 200941 min

Ep 1DocArchive: Fairy, Faith and Folk

The belief in Fairies who hover about the physical world in a harmless way - that is, unless they are disturbed (First broadcast 1984).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 12, 200944 min

Ep 1DocArchive: What Do You Say To Someone Who Is Dying?

From denial and anger to bargaining, depression and acceptance, the process people go through when they have been diagnosed with a fatal illness is discussed by doctors, nurses and social workers in this documentary (First broadcast 1984).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 11, 200943 min

Ep 1DocArchive: Ruths Story (1989)

The moving story of one girls battle in the final days of her life. (Broadcast 1989)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 11, 200938 min

Ep 1DocArchive: An Injury for Life

Each year in Ireland, approximately 10,000 people receive an acquired brain injury - from then on, they face a dramatically altered life. We get a glimpe of what life is like for Ned, Dermot and Noel, who live with an acquired brain injury.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 11, 200941 min

Ep 1DocArchive (1984): Elected Silence

Franciscan nuns adhere to the teachings and spiritual disciplines of St Francis of Assisi and his main associates and followers including St Clare of Assisi, St Anthony of Padua and St Elizabeth of Hungary. This documentary explores the lives and beliefs of an enclosed order of Franciscan nuns. (First Broadcast 1984)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 11, 200941 min

Ep 1DocArchive: Seawatch

A look at the intricate system of services and personnel who make up the Irish Sea Rescue Services Organisation (Broadcast 1986).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 10, 200944 min

Ep 1DocArchive: Fr. McFadden of Gweedore

The life and times of Father James McFadden, parish priest of Gweedore, who opposed evicitions by the agents of Lord George Hill, landlord for that area (Broadcast 1975)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 10, 200943 min

Ep 1DocArchive (1978): Art on the Block

In this ever-changing world, art remains a consistently sought-after addition to ones life and home. But how does one obtain an exceptional piece of art in modern Ireland? This documentary enters the weird and wonderful world of art auctions. We hear from experts, buyers and sellers (First Broadcast 1978)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 10, 200943 min

Ep 1DocArchive (1997): Essentially for Women

Belly-dancing is a type of Middle Eastern dance that requires movements of the torso. It has become very popular with young women in Ireland. In this documentary we meet some Irish women who talk about belly-dancing and what it means for them. (First Broadcast 1997)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 9, 200940 min

Ep 1DocArchive: Aspects of America

In 1971, Seán Mac Réamoinn, set out to examine contemporary life in America. What he found was a country full of character, with a difference approach to life, but with its problems too. Makes for pretty interesting listening 40 yrs on.... (Broadcast 1971)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 7, 200958 min

Ep 1DocArchive: De Valera Remembered

Sean Macentee and De Valera first met in Dartmoor Prison in July 1917. It was the beginning of a long friendship and time spent together in politics. John Bowman presents a documentary remembering De Valera and the birth of Fianna Fail. (Broadcast 1982)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 6, 200943 min

Ep 1DocArchive: Albert and Adolf were friends

Between 1932 and 1939, Dr Adolf Mahr, a Nazi Archaeologist occasionally based in Dublin, and his Jewish friend, philanthropist Albert Bender, exchange dozens of letters - and some of these survived - detailing an extraordinary era (First Broadcast 2001)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 5, 200941 min

Ep 1DocArchive (1986): All The Dead Voices

A celebration for Samuel Beckett's 80th Birthday, recorded at the international Samuel Beckett Conference in Paris in April 1986. (First Broadcast 1986)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 5, 200939 min

Ep 1DocArchive: Leeside Clinic

Jack Lynch was a TD for 33 years and served for two terms as Taoiseach but each week he held a clinic for his constituents in Cork to deal with their queries. (Broadcast 1978)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 5, 200942 min

Ep 1No Bull In a China Shop (1986)

An insight into the character behind soon to be Commander-in-Chief of the UN Observer Corps, Bill Callaghan (Broadcast 1986).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 4, 200944 min

Ep 1DocArchive (1976): Here is the News

This is the story of the 50 years of news on Irish radio. This documentary traces the development from a single news editor in 1926 who took news from foreign stations to today's complex news gathering and assessment operations. (First Broadcast 1976)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 4, 200959 min

Ep 1DocArchive: A Woman Called Auntie

Alice was 13 years old when she was trafficked by an 'aunt' from Ghana, through Togo and by boat to Gabon in Central Africa as we go on a journey from Ireland to West Africa along the child trafficking routes (Broadcast 2006).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 3, 200941 min

Ep 1DocArchive (1984): In Midst Of Woods Or Pleasant Grove

A documentary on people's views of our woods and forests - the importance of woods in our economy, on trees found in Ireland, a look at the national tree register documenting some of the finest collection of trees in Britain and Ireland. (First Broadcast 1984)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 3, 200944 min

Ep 1DocArchive: Saturday Night and Sunday Morning (1985)

A fly on the wall account that follows a weekend shift of a crew of The Dublin Fire Brigade Ambulance Service (Broadcast 1985).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 3, 200944 min

Ep 1DocArchive (1991): Bullet Holes in the Manuscripts

This is a documentary about the Irish National Archives and its destruction in 1922. The archives holds the records of the modern Irish State which document its historical evolution and the creation of our national identity. (First Broadcast 1991)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 2, 200919 min

Ep 1DocArchive (1978): One Man Folk Museum

Pat Cassidy ran a very special pub – The Corner Bar in Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh in Northern Ireland. It contained an extensive folk museum. Pat had a great love of history and storytelling and in this documentary he explains why he opened the museum and describes some of the items displayed in it. (First Broadcast 1978)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 31, 200944 min