Documentary on One Podcast

In 1993, Irish troops were part of the United Nations Operation in Somalia. Treasa Davidson joins the c.100 members of the Irish Army Transport serving in Somalia as part of UNOSOM II. We hear first hand from the soldiers about their experiences. (First Broadcast 1994)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Skehan delves into the world of Irish horse racing and asks 'what is it that distinguishes an Irish horse?' (Broadcast 1975)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A fascinating insight into the recessional times which gripped Ireland in the 1980s and the housewives who had to learn to live with unemployed husbands. (Broadcast 1984) A fascinating insight into the recessional times which gripped Ireland in the 1980s and the housewives who had to learn to live with unemployed husbands. (Broadcast 1984)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some of Ireland’s finest building such as the Custom House & the Four Courts were designed by architect James Gandon, who worked in a classical, Palladian style in the late 1700s (Broadcast 1984).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The tragic story of Athlone writer Hanna Greally who was admitted a psychiatric hospital at nineteen but didn't win her freedom again for almost 20 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liam O'Flaherty, an Irish novelist and short story writer, was a major figure in 20th century Irish Culture. Born on the Aran Islands, Liam was a native Irish speaker. Many of his works have the common theme of nature and Ireland. (Broadcast 1984)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Des Hickey spends a night with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra as Ireland ring in a brand new year. (Broadcast 1984) Des Hickey spends a night with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra as Ireland ring in a brand new year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the story of the Sant'Egidio, which is a movement of lay people that began in Rome in 1968. It now has more than 60,000 members, dedicated to evangelisation and charity, in Rome, Italy and in more than 73 countries throughout the world. (First Broadcast 1994)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Brian Swimme and theologian Fr. Thomas Berry, joint authors of "The Universe Story" explore Cosmology, History and God. (First Broadcast 1994)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pádraig Pearse was an Irish teacher, barrister, poet, writer, nationalist and political activist who was one of the leaders of the Easter Rising in 1916 - which resulted in his death. This is an account of his family background and of his family members.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cleggan Disaster took place in the Galway fishing village in 1927. This tragedy took the lives of 45 fishermen from the local community. A hurricane struck, destroying the fishing boats at sea. The programme speaks to surviving families and features extracts from poems and books about the event. (First Broadcast 2002).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A chronicle of the Irish army's first major peacekeeping deployment in June 1960 when the U.N. requested an Irish force to be sent to the fledgling country of The Congo (Broadcast 1984).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An account of the incredible history of Irish lifeboats, and the even more incredible men and women who are respond in the case of disaster. (Broadcast 1983)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The skill, the kit and the enthusiasts behind the craft of homemade wine (Broadcast 1983).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Francis Hackett is most well known for his work on Henry VIII but was also revered in Ireland and abroad as a critic and author of many autobiographies. This is the story of his fascinating life. (Broadcast 1983) Francis Hackett is most well known for his work on Henry VIII but was also revered in Ireland and abroad as a critic and author of many autobiographies. This is the story of his fascinating life. (Broadcast 1983)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another County explores the lives and memories of Irish economic emigrants’ experiences in 1940’s and 1950’s UK . Programme contributors reflect on the horror of living in wartime Britain and how on arrival there they grew up fast. (2003)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A tribute to Seán Mac Entee (1889-1984), politician and moving force in the Irish Government from independence until the 1960s (Broadcast 1984).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An account on the use of Celtic languages in the media across Europe and illustrates just how difficult it is for some countries to promote the use of their native tongue within broadcast media. (Broadcast 1983)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This story follows two individuals, Hugh, an armchair geologist and 'Kami', a third generation tunneller and explosives expert as they combine their expertise and set out to discover the source of Wicklow's gold. (2008)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catherine McAuley was an Irish nun who was born in 1778. She had a comfortable life growing up in Dublin, but after she inherited a considerable fortune, Catherine used the money to set up the Sisters of Mercy and help those in poverty. (First Broadcast 1994)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This incredible story charts two decades of life and death in a Northern Ireland football team during the troubles. RTE’s entry into the 1989 prestigious Prix Italia, this story was adapted by Andrew Lloyd Webber into ‘The Beautiful Game’ (Broadcast 1988)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1990 was the year that our soccer team made it to the quarter finals in the world cup. Italia 90 is still talked about by soccer fans across the country. We hear the story of our journey & we hear about the time that the team went to meet the Pope. (First Broadcast 1994)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fishamble Street within the old Dublin walls dates back to the 14th century. It's been the site of a fish market, an open-air slaughterhouse but is most famous as the site of the first performace of Handel's Messiah. A journey through time (Broadcast 1988)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was 1920s America when crosswords became the latest craze to sweep libraries across the country. Initially some hoped that it would be a short-lived fad. But the crossword was here to stay (first broadcast 1988)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Producer John Kenny departed from Dublin with one man and eight women to Morocco in Africa to take part in the ISPCC High Atlas Mountain challenge. Hiking up to seven and a half hours a day and scaling heights of around 10,000 feet, this adventure raised much needed funds for the charity. (First Broadcast 2002)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Irish News Agency was set up in 1949 to channel Irish news worldwide, particularly on the issue of partition. However, foreign editors would not buy what they perceived as government propaganda and the agency closed in 1957 (first broadcast 1988).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Visiting a bookshop is a cultural experience, like visiting an art gallery than the local green grocer. A documentary made during the last recession about bookshops under threat (Broadcast 1982).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The extraordinary story of Irish poet and novelist Christy Nolan, who made a remarkable career despite being unable to walk, talk, or use his hands (Broadcast 1981).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the story of a remarkable building, which was home to a number of remarkable people - the Mercers Hospital in Dublin. (Broadcast 1983)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rosie Guihen left Tarmon in Co Leitrim for Manchester in 1946. Her sister Teresa followed her two years later. 'The Things We Remember' tells their story. Rosie Guihen left Tarmon in Co Leitrim for Manchester in 1946. Her sister Teresa followed her two years later. 'The Things We Remember' tells their story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story about some of the artists who attended and performed at the 91st Manx Music Festival.(Broadcast 1983)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To mark the 100th anniversary of the founding of Cumann na mBan, another chance to listen to some personal accounts from its members regarding the Easter Rising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Owen Nestor is the toast of many Galway parishes for his poems and ballads. He lost the sight of one eye when a sod of turf fell off a cart and hit him. The explanation for his self deprecating soubriquet, ‘the half blind Quarter poet’ is now clear. (First Broadcast 1995)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The joy behind the hobby of pigeon keeping. We meet the dedicated pigeon fanciers who are keeping the ancient sport of pigeon racing alive, hear why they do it, and how they do it (Broadcast 1982).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Manfred Rommel tells the story of his father Marshal Erwin Rommel. Called "the People's Marshal" by his countrymen, Erwin was one of Adolf Hitler's most successful generals and one of Germany's most popular military leaders during World War II. (First Broadcast 1995)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A documentary based on the 1983 bicenntenial conference on Irish-Australian links held in Kilkenny - examining the importrance of Irish pioneers, the social advance of the Irish, and intermarriage blurred distinctions. (Broadcast 1983)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We revisit the journey a Swedish father took along the coast of Ireland on a Ferrari red bike - 6 years on his son retraces his fathers steps to try and understand his Dad. This documentary won the Prix Italia in 2008.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Florrie Rush-McGowan on her career in entertainment in America. In this programme from 1983, the 85 year old Florrie reflects on her life from the Easter Rising of 1916, to the stages of Speakeasies in Broadway. (Broadcast 1983)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

General George Patton was considered as one of the most successful combat generals in U.S history. He was the first officer assigned to the Tank Corps in WWI, but It was during WWII that Patton hit the high point of his military career. (First Broadcast 1995)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story of the closure of Digital in Galway in the 1990s that left a city and its workforce devastated. Presented by Rachael English (Broadcast 2004)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cyril Cusack, one of Ireland's best loved actors, had an illustrious career staring in 90 films and 60 theatre productions. This is the story of Cyril's life in his own words with contributions from his 1st wife Marie and Siobhan McKenna. (Broadcast 1986)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tracing the life and history of Welsh poet Dylan Thomas. This biography speaks to friends and contemporaries of one of the most esteemed wordsmiths of U.K. literature, with readings of his work and an insight into his character. (First Broadcast 1988)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the mid-1700’s, driven by the 4th Viscount of Kenmare, Killarney began to develop as a town and simultaneously as Ireland's first visitor destination. The Killarney Valley has since been recognised far and wide as “Heaven’s Reflex” (Broadcast 1981).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oliver Goldsmith’s comedy ‘She Stoops to Conquer’ is one of the few 18th century plays to have an enduring appeal, and is still regularly performed today. We go behind the scenes of a performance at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin (Broadcast 1982)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The river Blackwater in Munster is amongst the finest salmon rivers in Ireland - and the largest owner of fishing rights on the river is the Duke of Devonshire ... The river Blackwater in Munster is amongst the finest salmon rivers in Ireland - and the largest owner of fishing rights on the river is the Duke of Devonshire ...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An account of the first ever Wildlife Symposium to be held in Ireland which took place in Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare in March 1983.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1981 the long-standing dream of many Irish music lovers was realised with the opening of the National Concert Hall on Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin. Ian Fox looks at the history of the building and talks to those involved in setting it up. (Broadcast 1981)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The relationship between man and beast is an age old story. But what happens when you mix the professional and personal? This is the story of keepers and their animals at Dublin Zoo. Elephants,Giraffes, Lions - not just animals but friends (Broadcast 1986)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An account of the work of the Communist Party in Ireland in 1983, whose central goal is the ending of the capitalist system and implimenting a social system in which all means of production and distribution are publicly owned. (Broadcast 1983)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sexual violence can have psychological, emotional, and physical effects on a survivor. Self-blame can be amongst the most common effect. We hear from a number of victims who speak of their attacks and the reactions afterwards. (First Broadcast 1995)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.