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 (1991): Keeping the Peace - His Story
April 17, 1991 12:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBTommy O’Reilly remembers his passing out ceremony, proudly marching by his family in his Irish Army uniform. For Tommy, the decision to volunteer for active service in Lebanon was an easy one; he believes that it is his duty as a soldier. But, with recent reports of hostages captured in the region, this is an anxious time for his family.(1991) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive(1991): Keeping the Peace - Her Story
April 10, 1991 12:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBSgt. Sharon Duggan applied to join the Irish Army while she was in secondary school. She was part of a group of women who marched into history as the first female recruits to the Irish Defence Forces. She embarked on a lifelong ambition to serve in Lebanon as part of the UN peacekeeping forces. How did Sharon adapt to life in this war-torn country? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1991): Countdown to a November Offensive.
March 21, 1991 12:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBOn the 16th of November 1989, armed men broke into the University of Central America, pulled people from their beds, and shot them dead. The victims were 6 Jesuit scholars, their housekeeper, and her 15-year-old daughter. The massacre is remembered as one of the worst atrocities of the Salvadoran Civil War. Who ordered these murders? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1990): Steve Coughlan - Episodes of his Career
October 10, 1990 12:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBVeteran Limerick politician, Stevie Coughlan, and his wife, Peggy recall episodes from his long and colourful career; the Blueshirts and the 1932 election, standing as a Clann na Poblachta candidate in 1954, Noel Browne and the Mother and Child Scheme, divisions within the Labour Party, and becoming the Mayor of his beloved Limerick City. (1990) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1990): The Wonderful Country Far Away
September 13, 1990 12:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBJohn Boyle O'Reilly (b.1844) was an Irish poet, journalist, author and activist. As a youth he was a member of the Irish Republican Brotherhood, or Fenians, for which he was transported to Western Australia. After escaping to the United States, he became a prominent newspaper editor standing up for the Irish community and culture (1990) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1990): Making of a President
August 31, 1990 12:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBMary Therese Winifred Robinson served as the seventh president of Ireland. She is widely regarded as a transformative figure for Ireland and the presidency. This is a profile on the former president and her election campaign. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1989): 15th International Brigade Stands Down
February 14, 1989 12:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBVeterans of the 15th International Brigade who fought for The Republic in the Spanish Civil War between 1936 and 1938 reassemble in Barcelona 50 years following their final march through the city. Comprising of volunteers from all over the world, they recount their experiences, remember lost comrades, and reflect on the trauma of war. (1989) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive(1988): In Our Own Words
November 14, 1988 12:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBThe experiences of Irish immigrants living and working in London are dramatised in this documentary. Arriving in London with nothing but the clothes on their back, sleeping rough in Victoria Station, wandering the streets as they struggle to get work, robbing to feed themselves, and drinking their sorrows away. (1988) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1988): Sheriff Street Flat Complex
May 15, 1988 12:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBIn the shadow of the multi-million Custom House Dock's scheme, the people of Sheriff Street wonder if this development will provide much-needed employment to the area, which has fallen into serious decline through the closure of local factories, but many locals are sceptical about the promises for a brighter future. (1988) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1987): The Story Fatima
October 24, 1987 12:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBThe miracle of Fatima began in May 1917 when three children tending their sheep claimed to have been visited by the Virgin Mary. She reappeared to them over the next 6 months, her final visit became known as The Miracle of the Sun. 70yrs on this documentary looks at the Cult of Our Lady of Fatima and the people who make this pilgrimage each year? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1987): Wilkinson on Broadway
September 05, 1987 12:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBIrish tenor and actor, Colm Wilkinson, best known for originating the role of Jean Valjean in Les Misérables in the West End and Broadway talks about his life in musical theatre and preparing to leave this iconic character behind as he moves on to new productions. (1987) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1987): Woman at the Window
August 08, 1987 12:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBMary Leadbeater's letters tell the stories of real people from the village of Ballitore at the beginning of the 19th Century. Giving us an insight into the life of a remarkable woman, who wrote constantly about the people she met and the events that were unfolding at this time, including witnessing first-hand the horrors of the 1798 rebellion. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive(1986): Afternoon Tea at the Athenaeum
May 29, 1986 12:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBAndy O'Mahony joins Dr. A. L. Rowse for afternoon tea at the Athenaeum in London on November 14th 1985. The many topics up for discussion include the left-wing politics of the Oxford scene in the 1920s and 30s, Rowse's admiration for Margaret Thatcher and his modernisation of Shakespeare's plays. (1986) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1986): Green Water Ribbon
April 02, 1986 12:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBIreland is the perfect place to sail around, the course retains a magic all of its own for most sailors. However, when the ingredients include a modern ocean racing catamaran, extreme weather from gale to calm, and a diverse crew attempting to break the all-time around Ireland record - the outcome is captivating. Will they succeed? (1986) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive(1985): View from the Thames
December 12, 1985 12:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBA journey through the boroughs of London city meeting Irish people who left their home to seek fortune in this bright and fast-moving metropolitan. London offers many young Irish a life of opportunity and adventure. But, at this time of year, the city can be a lonely place for those who cannot make it back home for Christmas. (1985) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1985): Mulligan
October 02, 1985 12:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBMulligan was an Irish record company in the 70s and 80s with a catalogue ranging from traditional to contemporary. However, it was far from a typical 9 to 5 office. This collective had an idealistic approach and was perhaps ahead of it's time See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1985): With Pen and Paper
August 01, 1985 12:00 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBA profile of the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies which was established in 1940 by the then Taoiseach, Éamon de Valera. We look at how DIAS became a world leader in advanced research and Celtic Studies. (1985) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive(1985) Save the last dance for me
May 09, 1985 12:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MBBallroom dancing enjoyed a revival during the 1980s in dancehalls all over the country, especially in the west. People flocked to their local community halls to listen to music which brought back memories of youth and past romances. Might they find new love on the dancefloor? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1985): Best Team In The World
January 21, 1985 12:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBFor over four decades, TEAM Educational Theatre Company was one of Ireland's longest established theatres in Ireland. It earned national acclaim working within the primary and post-primary system, and on it's tenth anniversary we hear from students who have been part of this programme from Dublin to Donegal. (1985) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1985): East Germany Today
January 03, 1985 12:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBThis 1985 documentary provides an insight into the former East German state, hearing from families and their opinions on a wide range of topics from housing and transport needs to holidays, education, entertainment and religion. The programme was first broadcast in May 1985, compiled and presented by Brendan O’Heithir and produced by Micheal Holmes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1983): A Town No God Could Please
October 16, 1983 12:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBThis is a history of Belfast, from its beginnings as a river-crossing, through its centuries of radical politics and commercial enterprise to the nightmare of the Troubles. Based on the book "“Belfast – An Illustrated History” by Jonathan Bardon (1983). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1982): Families for Children Fostering
November 06, 1982 12:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBIreland has a long tradition of fostering in Ireland. Families have always taken care of the young and vulnerable but many opt to foster children for long periods of time. An insight into fostering, social work and children in foster care in 1982 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1982): The Long Wait
October 04, 1982 12:00 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBKidnapping has had a devastating effect on families in Ireland for decades. This documentary looks at cases of men and women in Northern Ireland and in the South, who have gone missing. Often the mystery remains unsolved and families have to deal with the aftermath. (First Broadcast 1982) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1982): Boy from Bruree
August 23, 1982 12:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBThis documentary on the young De Valera and his limerick background is based on Donnagha O’Dulaing’s series ’A Boy from Bruree’. Presenter Donncha O’Dulaing speaks about how the recording came to be. From his early childhood through to primary school and secondary school, Dev talks fondly of these times in Bruree County Limerick. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1981): Three Wishes of John Bradburne
September 12, 1981 12:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBThree wishes in the life of John Bradburne. A mystic, pilgrim, and poet he joined the war in 1939 looking for adventure but instead, he found religion. He converted to Catholicism and began his pilgrim across the world. His last journey was to a leper colony in Zimbabwe where he fell victim to its civil war. Did he get his last wish? (1981) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1981): Social Partners in Europe
June 25, 1981 12:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBOur Documentary archive from 1981 looks at the EEC's Economic and Social Committee, the organisation known before the European Union was formed. We hear from diplomats and politicians in Europe about the structure and issues of such an organisation, as Ireland was a relatively new member and many felt it could do more for Ireland at home. (1981) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive(1981): Forum, National School System 1831
June 12, 1981 12:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBEstablished by the British Government in 1831, Irish National Schools were originally multi-denominational. The schools were controlled by a State body and the National Board of Education (mixed religions). Featuring voices, text books, legislation and religion, we explore the founding of the national school system in Ireland (1981) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1981): Fastnet '81
April 18, 1981 12:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBThe Fastnet biennial race challenges the most experienced sailors as the unpredictable weather means it is one of the most dangerous races in the world. The 1981 race has an air of trepidation as the last time it took place, in 1979, 15 sailors died in what became known as one of the biggest ocean disasters in history. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1981): Digging for Gold
April 11, 1981 12:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBWhat are the chances of striking gold in your own backyard? What if your discovery turns out to be priceless? In 1979, Michael Webb and his son, also named Michael, unearthed a treasure hoard on an ancient monastic site in Tipperary that included the Derrynaflan Chalice. Who is entitled to this priceless find, the state or the person who found it? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1981): Man in the Wee Room
March 13, 1981 12:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBBedridden following a serious accident on the Canadian railroads, playwright, George Shiels, was inspired by Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. Paralysed and back in his native Ballymoney, he started writing short stories and plays. His work caught the attention of The Abbey where he later became their leading comic writer.(1981) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1981): London to Brighton - at 10MPH
March 06, 1981 12:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBVintage cars of all shapes and sizes travelling at a speed of 10mph splutter and chug their way along the streets of London. Cheering crowds wave their flags while sipping on hot cups of tea. This is the longest-running motor event in the world and the largest gathering of veteran cars. Can the old-timers make the journey from London to Brighton? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1981): Down to Earth First All Ireland Arctic Expedition
February 28, 1981 12:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBThree Irish explorers set off on a 6-month expedition to The Arctic. How do they prepare physically and mentally, and what do they need to do to keep frostbite at bay? What links exist between The Arctic and Ireland? ( 1981 ) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1980): Last Fiddle Master
December 04, 1980 12:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBPádraig Ó Caoimh is regarded as one of the most influential fiddle players of all time and the greatest in the Sliabh Luachra style. Born in 1887 in Gleantán, he was the eldest of 8 children from a musical family. A music master, he passed his skills to many pupils and his influence on traditional music can be heard everywhere today. (1980) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1980): Image Makers
September 18, 1980 12:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBThe art and science of Public Relations is explored. In Ireland, in 1980, there were 150 full time PR practitioners and it was a rapidly expanding industry at the time. The myth of a gin swilling, cigar smoking PR man who parries tricky questions at press conferences, is debunked. It is more than throwing lavish parties and working a room... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1980): Dark Clouds over the Cruacha Gorma
August 21, 1980 12:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBThe Blue Stack Mountains also known as na Cruacha Gorma are the major mountain range in the south of county Donegal. There is a particular history to this area of traditional music, crafts and Irish language. Pat Ward and Joe Gibbons are just two of the locals who speak in this documentary about the changes they've seen in their community. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1980): McCarthyism; The Fall of Senator Joseph McCarthy
May 29, 1980 12:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB"McCarthyism", as defined by Senator McCarthy, means calling a man a Communist who is later proven to be one. The man, Joseph McCarthy, and the phenomenon, McCarthyism, were two essentially distinct entities. What motivated the man behind the term? (Part 2) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1980): McCarthyism-The Rise of Senator Joseph McCarthy
May 23, 1980 12:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBSenator Joseph McCarthy became synonymous with anti-communist persecution and paranoia in the United States in the 1950’s.This first of two documentaries explains the rise in power of the senator from Wisconsin. McCarthyism has since been defined as “the practice of making accusations of subversion or treason without proper regard for evidence” See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1980): Northside Swaddy - Seán O'Casey in Dublin
March 05, 1980 12:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBThe Award Winning Seán O’Casey was one of Irish literature’s greats. Born in Dublin in 1880, this documentary takes a tour of the Northside of the city, tracing his life. With contributions from family, friends and neighbours, this is an exploration of his work, his love of the Irish language, and his move to the U.K. (First Broadcast 1980) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1980): Great Art Beaten Down
February 13, 1980 12:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBHugh Lane amassed a collection of pictures with his brilliant eye for art. A man whose life was surrounded by the sort of controversy which was only equalled by his untimely death onboard the Lusitania in 1915. The fate of 39 paintings has been a bone of contention between British and Irish governments that still remains unsolved. (1980) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1980): World of Women
January 07, 1980 12:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBIn 1980, Broadcaster Marian Finucane traveled to Copenhagen for the second United Nations World Conference on Women. Delegates assesed the progress in women's rights and equality and what was needed in areas of family life. From family size and abortion laws to education in the area of family planning and domestic violence. (1980) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1978): Weapon of Choice
August 29, 1978 12:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBA day on the beat with Irish American detectives from the NYPD Homicide Squad who police the streets of Harlem. By the late 1970s, violent crime was a daily part of life in New York City, and the police had to deal with gruesome murder scenes and criminals who were armed and dangerous. (1978) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1978): With the Irish in New York - No. 1 Gaelic Park
August 15, 1978 12:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBGaelic Park is the home of hurling and football in New York City, but for many Irish immigrants arriving in America, it is much more than a sports club. It was a place to meet old friends, sing songs, have a few drinks, and reminisce about life back home. ( 1978) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1978): A Winter's Night On Arranmore
May 02, 1978 12:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBThe island of Arranmore is one of the largest inhabited islands off the coast of Donegal. The winters are long and the wild ocean cuts the islanders off from the mainland. Community is vital to the island's survival; local people meet to sing songs, tell stories, watch television and play bingo. But is this enough for the younger generation? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1978): He Might Have Won Fame In The End
January 16, 1978 12:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBAt the age of 38 Thomas MacDonagh was executed for his part in the 1916 Rising. This documentary explores his role in shaping Modern Ireland through his literary works and political activism. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1977): Painters and Sculptors
October 23, 1977 13:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBAn exploration of the art scene in Ireland, particularly in Dublin. Contributors speak of the elitist image of the commercial gallery, the lifestyle and pressures of an artist and the public's engagement with art. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1977): The Garden of Eden
October 17, 1977 12:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBOriginally from Manchester, Gill Gairdner and Rod Alston, moved to Eden in Leitrim with an idea to make a garden that is both productive and beautiful, and a farm that is capable of supporting those living there. Their exceptional horticulturist skills, plus a steely determination, resulted in them pioneering organic farming in Ireland. (1977) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive(1977); Squirrel Catcher
May 22, 1977 12:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBAlyn Walsh has his dream job. He is a squirrel catcher. Dick Warner explores the unusual world of squirrel trapping with Alyn and finds out what drives him to do this job in such an isolated forest environment. Trapping squirrels is no easy task and though Alyn loves birds, wildlife and squirrels - he says squirrels don't make good pets! (1977) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1976): Yer Only Man
July 10, 1976 12:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBWho is the man Myles na gCopaleen? Brian O'Nolan was regarded as a major figure in twentieth century Irish literature. His novelswere written under the pen name Flann O'Brien, whilst his satirical columns were written under Myles na gCopaleen. Various friends and colleagues remember different aspects of the man. Produced by John Skehan. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive(1976): 80 Years of Cinema in Ireland: Sound Films
May 01, 1976 12:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBSonny Boy, one of the most successful theme songs ever written, introduced the "talkie" picture to Ireland. It was sung by Al Jolson in The Singing Fool, the film has screened at the opening of the Capitol Cinema in 1929. But, it wasn't until 1936 that Tom Cooper produced the first really genuine native production, The Dawn. (1976) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1976): 80 Years of Cinema in Ireland: Silent Films
April 24, 1976 12:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBA complete history of silent films in Ireland from one of the first moving pictures documenting Queen Victoria's visit in 1900, through to the pioneering feature films of Sidney Olcott, to the imported European films that were shown in Dublin's first cinema opened by James Joyce. (1976) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.