Documentary on One Podcast
1,856 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 68 ratingsMulti award winning documentaries from Ireland telling real life stories. With over 1,800 documentaries on offer, the Documentary On One Podcast has the largest archive of documentaries available in the world, dating as far back as 1954, right up to the present day. Winner of over 340 national and international awards. Producer of podcast series 'GunPlot' and 'The Nobody Zone'. Immerse yourself in a world of sound, story and character.
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DocArchive: How Do You Say
November 27, 2009 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBA look into the ups and downs of learning a new language and the benefits of being multilingual. The programme talks to students and teachers about what the major obstacles are and recommends techniques to improve learning (Broadcast 1969) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: The Cowslips
November 26, 2009 12:00 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MBThe cattle way of life in Dublin is a way of life that now only exists in memory. From fairs and farms throughout Ireland, cattle arrived into Dublin each week - being driven through the streets and into the milking parlours. (Broadcast 1978) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: The Man on the Moons
November 26, 2009 12:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBThe story of how a farm labourer from Carrickmacross ended up having his name inscribed on a plaque that now resides on the moon. (2009) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1999): Sweetbreads in Soho
November 24, 2009 12:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBRichard Corrigan started his working life as an unpromising and shy 14 year old, in the kitchen of an Athboy hotel. This job marked the beginning of a love affair with food and many years later, he is an award winning chef, living in the city of London. (First Broadcast 1999) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: On The Roslea Pad
November 23, 2009 12:00 - 49 minutes - 22.6 MBRoslea is a village in Co. Fermanagh surrounded by small lakes and the river Finn. About 500 people live there. Former US President Bill Clinton claimed his forebears came from Roslea. This is the history, lore and music of Roslea (Broadcast 1973) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: The Political Death of a Religious Man
November 22, 2009 12:00 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MBIn 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: The Age of De Valera
November 21, 2009 12:00 - 48 minutes - 22.1 MBRecorded 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Scattery of Senan
November 21, 2009 12:00 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MBScattery 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Out of the Darkness
November 20, 2009 12:00 - 28 minutes - 12.8 MBWhat'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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Alive, Alive O
November 19, 2009 12:00 - 39 minutes - 18 MBIn 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Island Exodus
November 19, 2009 12:00 - 42 minutes - 19.2 MBThe 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1978): Taking the Waters
November 17, 2009 12:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBIt 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: After the Fleadh
November 16, 2009 12:00 - 58 minutes - 26.6 MBThe 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: A Servant of God
November 15, 2009 12:00 - 43 minutes - 19.7 MBJohn 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: After Bloom
November 14, 2009 12:00 - 48 minutes - 22.1 MBIn 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: The Smith - A Mighty Man
November 14, 2009 12:00 - 39 minutes - 17.9 MBWhat 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Night with a Showband
November 13, 2009 12:00 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MB"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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: All the Children
November 12, 2009 12:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBA 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Coping in Crisis
November 12, 2009 12:00 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MBIn 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: The Catacombs
November 11, 2009 12:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MB'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...
DocArchive (1972): Henry Morris Rediscoverer of Gaelic Ulster
November 10, 2009 12:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBHenry 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Why Doesn't Someone Explain?
November 09, 2009 12:00 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBThe turbulent and often violent landscape of Northern Ireland in 1973 (first broadcast 1973) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: On Yonder Hill
November 08, 2009 12:00 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MBMichael 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Wildcat on the Kish
November 07, 2009 12:00 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MBThe 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Sport and the Irish
November 07, 2009 12:00 - 47 minutes - 21.7 MBKieran 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: A Million a Year
November 06, 2009 12:00 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MBA 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Tip of the Icebeg
November 06, 2009 12:00 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MBIn 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: The Settled Family
November 05, 2009 12:00 - 38 minutes - 17.3 MBThis 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: The Making of a Bishop
November 05, 2009 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBA 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: The Irish in Birmingham
November 04, 2009 12:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBDonncha 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1972): Between the Mountains and the Gantries
November 04, 2009 12:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBSeán 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Glenlea
November 01, 2009 12:00 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MBA 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: The Gralton Affair
October 31, 2009 12:00 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MBJim 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: The Moody Manners Partnership
October 30, 2009 12:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBAn account of the famous husband-wife Opera Touring Company formed in 1898 by Charles Manners and Fanny Moody. (Broadcast 1968) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Bird Trappers
October 30, 2009 12:00 - 24 minutes - 11.2 MBThis 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: But He Has a Book
October 29, 2009 12:00 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MBA 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1972): I Sing for the Real People of the Gods
October 27, 2009 12:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBDelia 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Rue Rosemary
October 26, 2009 12:00 - 38 minutes - 17.6 MBThe 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Gorgeous Gael - Jack Doyle Remembered
October 25, 2009 12:00 - 40 minutes - 18.3 MBCork 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Tyne Pilots
October 24, 2009 12:00 - 38 minutes - 17.7 MBA 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: The Long Evenings
October 24, 2009 12:00 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MBWhen 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Poetry and Politics - Hugh MacDiarmid
October 23, 2009 12:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBA 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Two Tons of Hot Air
October 23, 2009 12:00 - 39 minutes - 17.8 MBA 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Flight 688 Dublin to Zurich
October 22, 2009 12:00 - 39 minutes - 18 MBBehind 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: The National Gallery
October 22, 2009 12:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBSean 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Festival or Famine
October 21, 2009 12:00 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBSean 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1972): The National Library
October 20, 2009 12:00 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBTo 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Mischievious Priest
October 19, 2009 12:00 - 48 minutes - 22 MBDubliner 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: The 20th Dáil
October 18, 2009 12:00 - 57 minutes - 26 MBIn 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: I Was Hungry
October 17, 2009 12:00 - 48 minutes - 21.9 MBLack 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.