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 (1978): Bridge on the river Liffey
January 01, 2009 12:00 - 42 minutes - 19.8 MBThe Matt Talbot Bridge is a road bridge spanning the River Liffey in Dublin city centre. It links Custom House Quay on the north bank of the river to City Quay on the south bank, and was completed in 1978. This is the story of that bridge. Produced and presented by Proinsias O Conluain. (First Broadcast 1978) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1976): American Journey Pt II
January 01, 2009 12:00 - 38 minutes - 18 MBHighlights from John Skehan’s journey across America. This documentary includes: the assimilation of Irish in the US, Young Indian on Indian rights, White view of Indians situation, Ecology and tourism, Mid west mining town of Hill City, Mount Rushmore ceremony, Wyoming policeman and a cowboy on his work. (First Broadcast 1976) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1978): Bridges for the Bashful
January 01, 2009 12:00 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MBThe world of romance, relationships and dating is forever evolving. Long before the days of the internet, this documentary looks at the trend of computer dating in 1970’s Ireland. Speaking to members of the universal and computer bureaus in Dublin. A story of love and technology!(First Broadcast 1978) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1978): Good Enough Music For Them Who Love It - Pipers & Makers
January 01, 2009 12:00 - 43 minutes - 19.5 MBThe pipe has played a huge role in traditional Irish music for centuries and still does to this day. In this documentary we meet both Irish pipe players and pipe makers. They talk to us about their music and of course their love of piping and traditional Irish music. Produced by Proinsias O Conluain. (First Broadcast 1978) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1980): Naval service
January 01, 2009 12:00 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MBCharged with minding our seas, our coastline and much else besides, this documentary tells the story of the Irish Naval service. Barraí Mecall explores the history of the military service and important figures from the Navy (First Broadcast 1980) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1984): History of the Irish potato
January 01, 2009 12:00 - 43 minutes - 20 MBSir Walter Raleigh's is revered as the man who brought the potato to Ireland from South America. In this documentary John Skehan looks at the importance of the potato in Ireland, as well as the history and sociological impact of the potato in Ireland. (First Broadcast 1984) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1996): Moore's Melodies
January 01, 2009 12:00 - 42 minutes - 18.9 MBAodan O Dubhghaill presents some of the social issues addressed by the legendary Co. Kildare singer songwriter Christy Moore in his songs. This documentary touches on issues covered by Christy - anything from Knock Airport to soccer to travellers. (First Broadcast 1996) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Patricia, Mary and Mary-Lou too
May 30, 2007 12:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBThe story of three female candidates of Dublin Central in the run up for the General Election of 2007. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (2005): Early Doors, No More!
April 25, 2005 12:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBThe 12th of December 1955, the opera house in Cork was destroyed by fire. The destruction of the Old Opera house affected the people on an emotional level. The burning is equivocated in the minds of Cork people with that of the assassination of John F Kennedy - everyone remembers where they were on that wet and stormy winter's night. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (2004): The Little Eva Story
October 03, 2004 12:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBIn 1962, a teenage singer called Little Eva was plucked from obscurity and shot to stardom with her number one smash hit, "The Locomotion". She enjoyed relative success with her next single but struggled to re-create the popularity of her original hit. After the dizzy heights of fame, how did Eva adjust to life out of the spotlight? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Doc Archive (2004): Bulldozer and Buckleppin
July 20, 2004 12:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBTwo short documentaries. In ‘Break a Nail’, Camilla Duncan is a Westmeath grandmother who drives a bulldozer for her living. In ‘Jumping for Tanzania’, the Co. Meath Kells Heritage Buckleppin' Competition took place to raise money for the Makiumiu Hospital in Tanzania, Africa. (First Broadcast 2004) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Doc Archive (2004): Skerries 100
July 13, 2004 12:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBSkerries 100 is organised by The Loughshinny Motor Cycle Supporters Club in Skerries Co. Dublin. The sport is dangerous and exciting for its participants. We wish offer our condolences to the family and friends of Freddie Russell, Travelling Marshall, who died following an incident at this year's races. (First Broadcast 2004) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (2004): D-Day 60 Years On - The Forgotten Heroes
June 18, 2004 12:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBTo mark the 60th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Derek Davis visits the Normandy Beaches where the largest amphibious invasion in military history was held on June 6th 1944. Paratroopers & glider troops were already on the ground behind enemy lines, Davis hears from Irish-men who fought and killed with Allies in Normandy. (2004) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Doc Archive (2003) Unconquered Champion
September 26, 2003 12:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBA look at the life and works of essayist William Hazlitt, the 18th century English writer best known for his humanist essays. Willett spent much of his childhood in Ireland. In particular we look at his most celebrated essay, 'The Fight' (2003) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (2002): The Tallymen of Tralee
October 31, 2002 12:00 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBTallymen have a passion for politics and most would have been canvassing in the run-up to this election. But today, the Tallymen are centre stage, it is all about compiling the data to make early predictions. This election is hard to call with Sinn Féin tipped to win and Fianna Fáil doing badly in the polls. Can they handle the pressure? (2002) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive(2001): They Sang Freedom
November 21, 2001 12:00 - 42 minutes - 38.4 MBA treasure of recordings found in producer, Bill Meek's attic. Untouched for over three decades, they tell the story of the Civil Rights Movement in America's Deep South. Journeying from heartland of bluegrass to the heart of the blues to find out more about the injustices and brutality that people suffered as they fought for equal rights.(2001) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (2001): The Mahrs of Dublin
July 30, 2001 12:00 - 43 minutes - 39.3 MBThe second of two documentaries by Gerry Mullins about the 1932 to 1939 correspondences between Dr Adolf Mahr, the great Nazi archaeologist based for some years in Dublin, and his Jewish friend, philanthropist Albert Bender. This second part tells the story of what happened to Adolf and his children after their return to Nazi Germany. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (2000): Sing Out Gloria
August 07, 2000 12:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBThis documentary followed the progress of Ireland's only lesbian and gay choir 'Glória' from final rehearsals to their appearance on stage at GALA 2000, an international choral festival for lesbian and gay choirs. The first Irish choir to sing at such an event. It also examines the importance to its members of being part of an openly gay. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (2000): 40 days and 40 nights on The Reek
February 07, 2000 12:00 - 42 minutes - 38.4 MBChris Doris spent 40 days and 40 nights camped out on top of Croagh Patrick. Doris, a local artist, envisaged this experience as a “social sculpture”. Acting as a type of tour guide, he met with thousands of climbers and pilgrims, hearing their stories and seeking to find out what connects people to this mountain. (First broadcast 2000) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (2000): Where's Your Mamma Gone?
January 31, 2000 12:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBIn 1971 Vincent Blackwell was strangled and killed, he was 8 years old. His body was found by Watery Lane, hidden under bottles in a pram. The person responsible for this crime was a 12 year old boy. Why was Vincent killed and what motivates a child to attack another? (First broadcast 2000) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (2000): Spanish Room
January 16, 2000 12:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBThe intensity of Flamenco music is brought to life in the town of St. John's in Newfoundland by the members of El Viento Flamenco troupe. Each member brings a flavour of their own musical influences to this traditional art form which gives their performances an added twist. What attracted these artists to the Flamenco genre? (2000) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1999): Pope in Ireland
July 17, 1999 12:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBFrom papal stools to singing priests to a youth mass, all part of the papal visit to Ireland in 1979. This documentary celebrates the 20th anniversary of Pope John Paul’s visit to Ireland. Over 2.5 million people attended seven events over two and half days. The visit marked the centenary of the reputed apparitions at the Shrine of Knock. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1998): The Accrington Pals
November 07, 1998 12:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBAccrington, like a thousand towns across Europe, enjoyed the flaming summer of 1914, but life in the East Lancashire town was not one of contentment. The boom time was coming to an end and the Great War offered young men an escape from the daily drudgery and the chance of an adventure. Sadly, many would never return home. (1998) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive(1998): God's Own Farmers
February 06, 1998 12:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBCistercian bells have been ringing across Europe since 1098. This religious order created the continent's first farmlands. In 1998, they celebrated 900 yrs of prayer and farming. Arriving in Ireland in 1142, their architecture is seen in the picturesque ruins of their abbeys. What influence did they have on economic life in medieval Ireland? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1997): My Generation
June 27, 1997 12:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBMusic in the 1960s was the form of articulation of a generation that was changing things and was quite aware that it was changing things. Flower power was short lived in Ireland but it had a profound effect on young people at the time. What was life like in Ireland during the swinging sixties? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1997): Time Piece
June 05, 1997 12:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBMary Mulvihill explores the concept of time. Along the way, Mary visits Dunsink Observatory, Timpiece Antique Clocks and the Institute of Horology where she meets those who are passionate about time - it's origins, history and meaning. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1997) All the Tired Horses
February 21, 1997 12:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBIn 1996, following campaigns by animal rights groups and local communities, new licensing laws were introduced to protect the welfare of horses. An estimated 3,000 urban horses were living on Dublin estates, the majority of them under the care of local children. What do these new rules mean for Dublin youths and how will their lives change? (1997) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1997): House, pianos and cups of tea.
January 30, 1997 12:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBSince its foundation in 1988, the Dublin International Piano Competition has grown in stature and now ranks among the most important piano competitions in the world. Previous winners acknowledge the role it has had on their careers. The success of this event relies on the generosity of volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes. (1997) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1996): Goodnight Ballivor, I'll Sleep in Trim
October 30, 1996 12:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBGoodnight Ballivor, I'll Sleep in Trim is an expression known to many across Ireland but for Radio Producer John Quinn, it is his memoir of a childhood in the Meath village of Ballivor. This documentary was first broadcast on RTÉ Radio 1 on 7th of May 1996. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1996): In For The Feis
August 20, 1996 12:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBSince the first Feis Ceoil of 1897, students and musicians from across Ireland and beyond have entered the annual music Feis Ceoil competition. James Joyce won the Bronze Medal in the Tenor Competition but left the stage as he did not agree with the stipulation that competitors had to do some sight-reading. (1996) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1996): Cricket: The Season
July 04, 1996 12:00 - 36 minutes - 32.9 MBThe season has kicked off in Knockbrack Cricket Club, members welcome their rivals, dressed head to toe in white, to join them in a game which still observes the old formalities of a colonial past. The grass is perfectly flat and refreshments are ready to be served- let the games begin. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1996): Children at the top of the stairs
April 04, 1996 12:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBThe Victorian house that loomed in the suburbs of Clontarf was the Children's Orthopaedic Hospital. With most of the children bedridden, they amused themselves with shadow plays, fairy tales and their books. For some, Sundays were the best days as parents arrived with tales from home, and for others, it was just another day of the week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1994): Piano Passions
June 29, 1994 12:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBWhat does it take to become a great piano player? Pianists Billy Brown and Peter O’Brien share memories of when they started to learn to when they played piano in crowded bars with some of the greats. Ruth McGinley talks about the dedication needed to practice. However some musicians would tell you to forget the theory and just play! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1994): War and Want
May 08, 1994 12:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBTwo nations tell apparently separate stories, yet these are both tales of war and of want, and both trace their roots to the destructive effects of apartheid. Local villages in South Africa and Mozambique try to rebuild after years of neglect through self-aid schemes set up by community leaders. (1994) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive(1993): Fatal Attraction-Shining Path Movement Peru
November 28, 1993 12:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBSendero Luminoso take their name from Peru's first prominent Marxist, José Carlos Mariátegui, who said that Marxism will open the shining path to revolution. That path has been tarnished by their brutal campaign. Throughout the 1980s Peru's long-suffering people were caught between the violence of the Sendero and terror by the state. (1993) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1993): The Ferry People
November 20, 1993 12:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBThe Ferry to France has always had a cherished place among families throughout Ireland who packed up the car for the dream of a sunshine holiday. Staff and ship crew of The Saint Killian II speak of their crossings trying to keep this ship afloat on a sailing from Rosslare to Cherbourg (1993) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1993): Back To The Future
November 13, 1993 12:00 - 42 minutes - 38.4 MBMarius Schoon, a long-time activist in the African National Congress who spent many years in Ireland as a political exile following the death of his wife and daughter. Nelson Mandela described him as "an enduring example of the fight for non-racialism and democracy. Mr. Schoon died in February 1999. Produced and presented by Rodney Rice (1993) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1993): Halfway House
October 09, 1993 12:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBA snapshot of relationships in Ireland at a time when they were considered to be scandalous ... Bill Long talks to people, involved with much older or much younger partners. All these relationships started out with hope and enthusiasm, some lasted and some didn’t... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1993): No Less Than Men
June 26, 1993 12:00 - 42 minutes - 38.4 MBAlmost 30,000 people were killed and 130,000 injured in German bomb attacks on London during the World War II. Four Irish women relive their experiences of living in London at that time. Having lived in the midst of a war, Mary Fahy, Maureen Foley, Mary Burke and Sheila Kavanagh, all had strong views on Ireland’s neutrality. (1993) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Doc Archive (1993): Till The Morning Comes
June 18, 1993 12:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBTill The Morning Comes: Night Life in Dublin is a documentary portrait of Dublin while the city sleeps. Producer Yetti Redmond finds out about the night owls, shift workers and even heros that keep Ireland's capital ticking. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1993): Claddagh Kingdom: Claddagh Villagers Speak
March 13, 1993 12:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBThe ancient fishing village of Claddagh was once a self-governing community with its own elected King, who commanded the fishing fleet and upheld the community’s customs. The sight of a red-haired girl would cause the fishermen to abandon their seafaring plans for the day. Did any of the old traditions survive over time? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1993): Children of Belsen Story
March 07, 1993 12:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBFollowing liberation, five orphaned children from Belsen concentration camp were brought to Ireland by Dr Bob Collis and adopted by Irish families. They remember their lives before they were captured and sent to Belsen, talk about how they survived the horrors of the holocaust and adapted to their new lives in Ireland. ( 1993 ) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1993) : The Golden Years
February 19, 1993 12:00 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBFree from the constraints of working life, retirement is the time to start embracing a new-found freedom and enjoying your life. Growing old should be celebrated; seen as a chance to explore new interests and embark on adventures. The world is your oyster so time to start ticking off that bucket list. (1993) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1993): Indian from Clare
January 23, 1993 12:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBDr Moosajee Bhamjee became the first Muslim TD in Dáil Éireann when he was elected as a Labour deputy for Clare in 1992. Bhamjee was born in South Africa in 1947, he settled in Ireland in the 1970s after studying medicine at the Royal College of Surgeons where he met his future wife, Claire. What attracted this psychiatrist to Irish Politics? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1993): Between the Devil and the Holy See
January 09, 1993 12:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBJames Montgomery was the first Irish Film Censor between 1923 and 1940. Drawing on his memoirs this documentary details the life of one of Ireland's most important cultural gatekeepers. ( First Broadcast 1993 ) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1992): Counting the Days
March 28, 1992 13:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBThe 12th of May 1989, Jackie Mann was snatched off the streets of Beirut and disappeared as if the earth had swallowed him up. He was taken hostage by terrorists and held for 865 days. His wife, Sunnie Mann, campaigned tirelessly for his release and garnered international attention. Was Mann a victim of being in the wrong place at the wrong time? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive(1992): Trail of Tears - A Vision Quest
March 27, 1992 13:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBDescendants of the Choctaw people return to their homelands in Mississippi to honour their ancestors, who had their land thorn away from them and were driven ruthlessly into a wilderness. What long-term effects did these relocations have on the Choctaw's way of life and their traditions? How difficult was it to keep their culture alive? (1992) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1992): Trail of Tears - The Choctaw March
March 20, 1992 12:00 - 42 minutes - 38.4 MBForcibly driven from their homelands in Mississippi, the Choctaw Indians trekked 500 miles on a journey that was to be known as the Trail of Tears. We retrace their footsteps and look at the hardships the people endured en route, as many suffered from exposure, disease, and starvation, and great numbers died before reaching their destination. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive(1991): Immigrating to Ireland - Fish and Chip Families
August 06, 1991 12:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBThe Borza and Fusco families moved from the Lazio region of Italy to Ireland and set up very successful fish and chip shops in Parnell Street, Artane and Rialto in Dublin. They tell their stories. (First Broadcast 1991) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1991): Dark Is A Way Light Is A Place
July 01, 1991 12:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBWriter and broadcaster Bill Long traces the life and torturous spiritual journey of the 16th century Spanish mystic of Saint John of The Cross. A Carmelite friar and priest of Marrano orgin, orphaned as a child, he developed a close relationship with Saint Teresa of çvila. (1991) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.