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: Wildlife Weekend
March 27, 2009 12:00 - 41 minutes - 18.7 MBAn account of the first ever Wildlife Symposium to be held in Ireland which took place in Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare in March 1983. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Noah's Park
March 26, 2009 12:00 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBThe 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1995): Rough Justice
March 26, 2009 12:00 - 43 minutes - 39.3 MBSexual 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: The Communist Party of Ireland
March 26, 2009 12:00 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MBAn 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Docarchive: The National Concert Hall
March 26, 2009 12:00 - 40 minutes - 18.4 MBIn 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1994): Cistercian Christmas Glencairn Abbey
March 25, 2009 12:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBSt Mary's Abbey, Glencairn is the only Cistercian monastery for women in Ireland. Glencairn Abbey is a working Abbey and in addition to the practical running of the monastery, the sisters work on their farm and run their numerous businesses. (First Broadcast 1994) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: The Belle of Ould Cork
March 25, 2009 12:00 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MBThe Cork Opera House went up in flames in 1955, when a fire destroyed the whole building within hours. It was a dramatic ending to 100 years of stage history. The loss of the iconic Opera house had a huge effect on the city and its peoples (Broadcast 1985) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: The Sally Ann
March 25, 2009 12:00 - 43 minutes - 19.6 MBThe Salvation Army, affectionately known as the 'Sally Ann', was founded in 1865 in England. This is an account of their operations in Ireland in 1983, and the many social issues members found themselves offering assistance in. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: The Ballad of Patrick Folen
March 25, 2009 12:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBWith a sung narration performed by Mick Flannery, this documentary delves into the life of an Irishman who lived in England. In 2006, Patrick Folens remains were discovered in Horton Woods in Kent. He disappeared mysteriously in 1995 (Broadcast 2007) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: From the outside in
March 24, 2009 12:00 - 42 minutes - 18.8 MBA documentary which marks the first 50 years of the Irish Dept of Social, Community and Family Affairs tracing its past, present and future. By 2015, it's estimated that the number of welfare dependants will exceed those paying taxes (Broadcast 1998) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Songs my Mother taught me
March 24, 2009 12:00 - 41 minutes - 18.4 MBThe story of a British war bride in Canada and her grown son, Chris, who retraces his own path in life via his mother's unusual history. Chris' parents marraige was a deeply unhappy one and he, the only child, would bear its scars (Broadcast 1998) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Here we go, here we go
March 23, 2009 12:00 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MBWe all know the boyhood dream of growing up and dreaming of playing for Man Utd or Liverpool or some other big team. But what happens when that dream starts to become a reality? Des Cahill tracks some players in search of fame and fortune (Broadcast 1987) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Factory Lives - The Price of Bacon
March 23, 2009 12:00 - 42 minutes - 40.3 MBIn the fourth programme in the ‘Factory Lives’ series, “The Price of Bacon” tells the story of the closure of the Castlebar Bacon Factory in the 1980s.(Broadcast 2004) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Float like a butterfly, Sting like a bee
March 23, 2009 12:00 - 41 minutes - 18.3 MBA documentary that delves into the gruelling but rewarding world of the Matt Talbot boxing club in Dublin by following one 14 year old local lad, Patrick Dennan, who wins the Dublin boys title and qualifies to box at the National stadium (Broadcast 1998) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Sawdust in their veins
March 23, 2009 12:00 - 41 minutes - 18.3 MBLiving a nomadic existence, circus life is like a small town on wheels keeping 60 to 70 people together for the duration of an 11 month tour. This documentary records the thoughts and emotions of various members of an American style circus (Broadcast 1998) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Shirley Goldfarb - An American in Paris
March 23, 2009 12:00 - 41 minutes - 18.4 MBWhen American-born artist Shirley Goldfarb died in Paris in 1980, most of her work was simply stored in her studio. She left New York in 1950 moving to Paris. This documentary examines the life and work of the well-known water colourist. (Broadcast 1998) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: I don't remember me
March 23, 2009 12:00 - 40 minutes - 18.2 MBMyalgia Encephalomyelitis (M.E.) is a complex and debilitating physiological illness. This documentary meets with M.E. sufferers - One of the greatest problems they have is that they appear perfectly normal but are in hidden terrible pain (Broadcast 1998) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1983): Political Satire in Ireland
March 22, 2009 12:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBMixing comedy and politics has a long tradition in Ireland. Beginning with the days of Dean Swift and taking in Dublin Opinion, this documentary talks to satirists about their work, and gauges the reactions of their subjects or victims. With contributions from Frank Kelly, Dermot Morgan and Hall’s Pictorial Weekly. (First Broadcast 1983) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Tree Sixty Four
March 22, 2009 12:00 - 41 minutes - 18.3 MBA documentary about the treetop protests that gripped the Irish psyche in the late 1990’s when a nature reserve in Co Wicklow became the focus of attention as a national primary route was upgraded to a dual carraigeway (First broadcast 1998) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: In Search of Refuge
March 22, 2009 12:00 - 39 minutes - 17.7 MBThe late 1990's was a time when refugees became an issue of debate in Ireland. Since 1995, Ireland has hosted over 9,700 refugees. This documentary looks at the then situation for refugee/asylum seekers within Ireland (Broadcast 1997) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Bantus, The Boers and The British
March 21, 2009 12:00 - 40 minutes - 18.3 MBRodney Rice gives a snapshot of apartheid in South Africa - a time when the system of separation denied some 22 million South Africans the right to vote, and a host of other human rights in the land of their birth. (Broadcast 1981) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Joxer in Jerusalem
March 20, 2009 12:00 - 42 minutes - 19.2 MBJuno and the Paycock is a play by Sean O'Casey set in the working class tenements of Dublin in the early 1920s, during the Irish Civil War period.This is the story of when the Gate Theatre in Dublin took the play all the way to Jerusalem (Broadcast 1985) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Smelter for Ireland
March 20, 2009 12:00 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MBIreland is the largest producer of zinc in Europe, and among the top ten producers in the world. The opening of Tynagh Mines in 1965 and Tara Mines in 1970 prompted a debate about the need for a national zinc refining plant or ‘smelter’. (Broadcast 1980) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Born Under The Cabbage Leaves
March 20, 2009 12:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBThe story of twin sisters from Dun Laoghaire, Dublin who were born in 1950s Ireland with congenital rubella syndrome. (Broadcast 2008) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: She Made a Reality of Miracles
March 19, 2009 12:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBA look back on the life of Mother Mary Martin, the foundress of the Medical Missionaries of Mary (Broadcast 1975) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: 200 Years on the Nore
March 19, 2009 12:00 - 44 minutes - 20.1 MB1983 marked the bicentenary of St. Kieran's College in Kilkenny, one of the Country's long standing educational institutions and one which has a very real sense of its long and historical past. (Broadcast 1983) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1994): Grave Matter--The History of Body Snatchings
March 18, 2009 12:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBThe growth of medical schools increased in Ireland in the 18th & 19th century and so did demand for cadavers for students to practice on. Body snatching became as prevalent here in Ireland, as it was anywhere else. Dr. Fleetwood investigates this. (First Broadcast 1994) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Follow that dream
March 18, 2009 12:00 - 42 minutes - 18.5 MBA documentary about two lifelong Elvis fans, husband and wife Maurice and Maureen, who after a letter each from Elvis in 1960 realise a lifelong ambition to visit his home - Graceland - on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of his death (Broadcast 1998) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Who Cares?
March 18, 2009 12:00 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MBMental illness is something which can affect any of us at any time. Medical help is always part of treatment. But what about human help and help within our locality? This documentary looks at the reality of mental health care in communities(Broadcast 1987) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Doc Archive: In the Public Service
March 18, 2009 12:00 - 40 minutes - 18.3 MBOne of Ireland’s largest and most powerful institutions – The Civil Service. An early 1980’s examination of this central core of power, and cog in the machine of development and growth (Broadcast 1982). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Thin Air
March 18, 2009 12:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBThe story that over the space of 14 months Fermoy, a small town in Co. Cork with a population of 2,500 was shocked by the disappearances of three residents. (Broadcast 2008) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: They never married
March 16, 2009 12:00 - 44 minutes - 20.2 MBFamilial, societal and indeed our own expectations lead most of us to look for someone to spend our life with. But there are many who choose to live a life on their own. Is choosing to be single not just as acceptable as being married? (Broadcast 1986) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Star Spangled Football
March 15, 2009 12:00 - 44 minutes - 19.7 MBIn this documentary Mick Dunne tells the story of the 1947 All Ireland football final between Kerry and Cavan which was played in the Polo grounds in New York – the only All Ireland final ever to be played outside Irish shores (First broadcast 1997) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Song Collector
March 15, 2009 12:00 - 43 minutes - 19.1 MBA documentary on the last professional traditional song collector in Ireland, Tom Munnelly. Over his lifetime, Tom is estimated to have collected over 20,000 songs-the largest collection of traditional song ever compiled by any one person (Broadcast 1984) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive:A Hunting we will go
March 15, 2009 12:00 - 42 minutes - 18.7 MBA documentary that joins a foxhunting group. What happens behind the scenes when hounds, horses, people and a fox meet up for a day? Frances Shanahan hired a horse and went over the fences in Co. Meath with the Tara Harriers to find out (Broadcast 1998) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: St. Patrick was a Mayoman
March 15, 2009 12:00 - 39 minutes - 17.3 MBDes Hickey follows a group of archaeologists and researchers who travel by helicopter to sea stack of Dun Bhriste, the site of a legend about St. Patrick and Cromduff. The group are the first humans to land on the island in about 600 years (Broadcast 1981) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1987): Not the Whole Canvas
March 15, 2009 12:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBThe story of the general election of 1987 in Dublin Central. At a time of transition in politics, this documentary follows the candidates and their teams on the campaign trail, as they listen to social issues of the day, and plan controversial personal campaigning. (First Broadcast 1987) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Left Alone
March 14, 2009 12:00 - 39 minutes - 18 MBEvery night, the doorways of city centre offices and the portals of churches are occupied by people sleeping rough. But what is the reality of life on the street? (Broadcast 1986) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: St. Patrick's Purgatory Lough Derg Pilgrimage
March 14, 2009 12:00 - 37 minutesIn this documentary we hear the sounds and words that tell the story of the Lough Derg Pilgrimage, Co Donegal (Broadcast 1991) In this documentary we hear the sounds and words that tell the story of the Lough Derg Pilgrimage, Co Donegal (Broadcast 1991)
DocArchive: George Redmond Gentleman Piano Tuner
March 14, 2009 12:00 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MBThis is the life story of 83yr old George Remond from West Cork. He spent his lifetime tuning pianos for the great and good of Ireland - meeting many seasoned performers such as John MacCormack, Beniamo Gigli and Magaret Burke Sheridan (Broadcast 1990) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Personal Approach
March 14, 2009 12:00 - 40 minutes - 18.3 MBAs Ireland became firmly embedded within the EEC, in the late 1970's Terry Stewart moved his family from Ireland to Brussels. This story is a personal approach to their life in Brussels - a new life - an EEC political working life (Broadcast 1980) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: At Heaven's Door
March 14, 2009 12:00 - 1 hour - 32.2 MBThis is a story of human survival and hope. Three survivors of tragedies speak of their own destiny - Debbie MacGuinness was involved in the Stardust fire, Larry O'Brien was onboard the Zeebrugge ferry and Maura MacDaid is from Belfast (Broadcast 1990) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: The Look of the Irish
March 13, 2009 12:00 - 49 minutes - 44.8 MBThe Documentary on One team have put together four very different mini documentaries. Each promise to take a close look at some of the moods and motivations around the national holiday. (First Broadcast 2008) The Documentary on One team have put together four very different mini documentaries. Each promise to take a close look at some of the moods and motivations around the national holiday See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: The sinking of the Graf Spee
March 13, 2009 12:00 - 40 minutes - 18.3 MBIrishmen serving in the British Navy recount the sinking of The 'Graf Spee' - a German battleship at the helm of the German fleet in WW2. Weighing in at over 16,000 tonnes, she was a feared predator - until the British Navy sunk her (Broadcast 1980) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: I Try Not to Think of the Future
March 13, 2009 12:00 - 36 minutes - 16.5 MBThe story of the closure of the Fieldcrest factory in Kilkenny in 1982. With high hopes for the factory and surrounding community we hear directly from those who were affected most by its closure and how it has impacted on their lives. (Broadcast 1982) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Factory Lives - Ferenka
March 12, 2009 12:00 - 42 minutes - 40.3 MBFerenka was once a factory in Limerick - a stable resource of employment. But in 1977 it closed down leaving in its wake a depressed and mournful workforce. (Broadcast 2004) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: There's still coal in Coalisland
March 12, 2009 12:00 - 42 minutes - 19.1 MBCoal has been mined in Tyrone since the mid 1600's and when it comes to the town of 'Coalisland' in East Tyrone, its name tells the story. Travel into the past, present and future of coal mining in N. Ireland - through generations of time (Broadcast 1979) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: The Marvellous Adventures of Cabeza De Vaca
March 12, 2009 12:00 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MBÁlvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca was a Spanish Explorer of the New World, and one of only four survivors of the 1527 Narváez expedition. This account of his life tells an incredible tale of many adventures, and indeed misadventures. (First Broadcast 1982) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Battered Wives
March 12, 2009 12:00 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBJohn Skehan talks to women who have suffered domestic abuse and looks at some of the relief schemes available. (1975) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Inner City Island
March 12, 2009 12:00 - 48 minutes - 45.7 MBIn 1973, RTE Radio One Producer Seán Mac Reamoinn set out to capture life in the North Wall and Sherriff Street area of Dublin city. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.