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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The Little Cross of Bronze
September 27, 2013 12:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBEvery county in Ireland, except one, has at least one winner of the Victoria Cross. This radio documentary delves into this little known aspect of Irish history to find out who these men were and how they won the most prized award for gallantry. (2010) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Nurse Roche
September 26, 2013 12:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBDistrict Nurse, Margaret Roche, recalls working as a rural midwife in Co. Wexford from the 1950s to the 1970s. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
A Murder in the Neighbourhood
September 20, 2013 12:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBA shocking incident in a quiet Canadian town, as told by the neighbours who unwittingly found themselves caught in the middle of a domestic abuse incident. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Hook: A People and a Place
September 19, 2013 12:00 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MBIn 2004, Wexford Co. Council built new public housing in the villages of Campile and Fethard-on-Sea and to mark this project the Council also commissioned a suite of music. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Peter Daly - Good Cop/ Bad Cop?
September 13, 2013 12:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBAn incredible story. 80yr old Donegal man Peter Daly was a member of the notoriously corrupt NYPD Special Investigations Unit during the 1970s. Peter received a 10yr jail term for his involvement in a 100kg drug seizure and befriended the mafia in prison See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Smashing Pianos
September 12, 2013 12:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBWhy people are breaking up pianos, what the keening means at a funeral in South Africa and the boxing barber/hair-cutting boxer - extracts from three stories courtesy of The Dark group in London. You can listen to the full stories at inthedarkradio.org. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
First Days, Final Days...Revisited
September 06, 2013 12:00 - 36 minutes - 22.7 MB20 years ago the Documentary Unit put a microphone on a small boy starting national school in Dublin. Now, 20 years later, where is everyone? Especially the hysterical child who tried to escape the classroom when his mother left. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Undue Alarm
August 30, 2013 12:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBThe biggest known oil reserve in the world. A tiny community of aboriginal Canadians. And a Limerick GP. How an Irish doctor came face to face with the biggest industrial project on the planet and found himself at the centre of a nationwide controversy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Dublin Lock-Picking Club
August 29, 2013 12:00 - 11 minutes - 7.09 MBTOG is a hackerspace group. Every other Tuesday they meet to pick locks. They have a table full of padlocks that range from simple 3-pin ones to more challenging 5-pin locks. They all seek that "moment of joy" that comes with success. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
A Very Brief Encounter
August 23, 2013 12:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBIt's 1913 and when a Longford woman's engagement to a rich Glasnevin resident is derailed, where does she turn for comfort - the Dublin Courts. Miss Emily Sheeran took Mr Patrick Duignan to court for Breach of Promise to Marry. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mike Fitz - Drifter
August 22, 2013 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.31 MB'Drifting' is the 'art' of driving a car sideways. Mike Fitz says he can park better with a handbrake than conventional manoeuvering. It sounds scary and looks chaotic but Mike explains that drifting racing cars is carefully controlled. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Life in La Modelo
August 16, 2013 12:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBIn August 2001, three Irish men who were travelling on fake passports were arrested in Bogota Airport, Colombia. The men became known as the 'Columbia Three'. One of the men, Jim Monaghan, tells his story. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tallaght Treasures
August 15, 2013 12:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBThe car boot sale in the grounds of Tallaght stadium every Saturday morning has people queueing from 3a.m. Salum is there for books, Calthe is looking for runners and Joe, John and Jeremy are trying to offload unwanted stuff. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tusk: Hunting Irelands Wild Boar
August 09, 2013 12:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBThe Wild Boar became extinct in Ireland during Celtic times, hunted into legend by our ancestors, but could it be making a comeback? Shane Dunphy seeks out the true story behind this enigmatic animal. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Man Who Makes Faces
August 08, 2013 12:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBPJ Heraty is a sculptor. One day, over 30 years ago, he was called to an interview with 14 other artists to a Dublin pub. This led to a career working up close with Irish celebrities as part of his job with the Wax Museum. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Last Lonely Irish Idiophone
August 02, 2013 12:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBA look into the secret life of Richard Pockrich's Glass Harp, celebrating its music and exploring the strange career of its wild and wacky inventor and examining the myths surrounding its effect on listeners and performers alike. A look into the secret life of Richard Pockrich's Glass Harp, celebrating its music and exploring the strange career of its wild and wacky inventor and examining the myths surrounding its effect on listeners and performers alike. See acast.com/privacy for priva...
For the Burren ! To Death's Door !
August 01, 2013 12:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBA coach among coaches - Gus O'Loughlin of The Burren tug-of-war team. He has sworn he'll bring a team from The Burren to an All-Ireland final and he's on his way. But Gus has his own to story to tell too, of hard work and wild times. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sugar and the Blue Eyed Slave
July 26, 2013 12:00 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBNicknamed the ‘Emerald Isle of the Caribbean’, for centuries the island of Montserrat has had connections with Ireland. However, lurking in it's history are stories of fierce Irish slave owners. The story behind Ireland’s unofficial colony. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dún Laoghaire Doldrums
July 25, 2013 12:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBFour men go sailing out of Dún Laoghaire - there's no wind - nothing for it but to sit around and tell stories of whaling and banjaxed boats... Four men go sailing out of Dún Laoghaire - there's no wind - nothing for it but to sit around and tell stories of whaling and banjaxed boats... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Number 3 - Lessons in History
July 19, 2013 12:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBWhat Joe Duffy finds in a 200-year old house on Mountjoy Square Dublin - a safe house, a Dáil chamber, a wealthy home and a fresh start for adult students ... What Joe Duffy finds in a 200-year old house on Mountjoy Square Dublin - a safe house, a Dáil chamber, a wealthy home and a fresh start for adult students ... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Curious Ear - Mr Ball Control
July 18, 2013 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBA 68-year old Galway man with a passion for soccer tricks and a few Guinness world records to his name. In his last attempt, he managed 'keepie uppies' for over 4 hours. A former upholsterer, he also played for Galway United. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Comeback Kid
July 12, 2013 12:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBIn October 2005, 25-year-old Shane Mullins drove drunk, crashed his car and sustained a catastrophic brain injury. He fought his way back from the brink of death,and developed his own self-help system D'MESS to help young people mind their mental health. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dromsligo's 'Three Amigos'
July 11, 2013 12:00 - 10 minutes - 6.62 MBA visit to a horse rescue centre in Cork in the company of the bustling Julie Waters, the centre's manager. The mood is one of concern at the distress of the abandoned animals who come in and joy and playfulness with those who survive and thrive. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Cure at Hand
July 05, 2013 12:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBIreland has a long history of faith healers and cures. Many claim that certain individuals have the gift to heal - others say that remedies passed down through generations can cure. We look inside this mysterious world - and meet some believers and healers See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Kindness of Strangers
July 04, 2013 12:00 - 11 minutes - 7.25 MBWhat happens when a woman walks up to you on the street and gives you a bunch of flowers? The 2011 London riots shocked many Londoners but in Bernadette Russell's, they made her start an unusual project: 366 Days of Kindness. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Hear, See, Feel
June 28, 2013 12:00 - 35 minutes - 16 MBHow do you experience music when you can't hear? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Door Into the Dark
June 27, 2013 12:00 - 15 minutes - 7.04 MBA Waterford forge comes to life once more See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Doc Archive (2006): The Nore Bar
June 26, 2013 12:00 - 26 minutes - 11.9 MBWhat happens when they turn off the TV in the Nore Bar, Kilkenny City every second Tuesday night? The young folk leave after watching the football, the TV is switched off, the spotlight comes on in the corner of the bar and the monologues start. It is a social occasion, where many stories are shared with laughter and tears. (First Broadcast 2006) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
An Angelman year
June 21, 2013 12:00 - 38 minutes - 17.7 MBZac, Luke and Clara are three children living in Ireland. In America, another little girl they don't know - Molly Brockie - is undergoing clinical trials that could change all of these childrens lives. All have Angelman Syndrome - a rare genetic disorder. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
County London
June 20, 2013 12:00 - 12 minutes - 7.89 MBFor the first time since the 1970s, 'County London' have advanced to the Connacht semi-final in the GAA Senior Football Championships. Maybe not a big deal here but over there, Robert Mulhern, author of "A Very Different County", says it matters a lot. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Lucia Joyce - Diving and Falling
June 14, 2013 12:00 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MBImagine being the daughter of one of the world's most experimental and famous writers. Lucia Joyce was the troubled and talented daughter of James Joyce. Surrounded by bohemian life, he fragile mental health led to a long battle to regain her life. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Racing The Tide
June 13, 2013 12:00 - 11 minutes - 5.04 MBThere's more to one Connemara beach than sunbathing. Omey Island is off the coast of Galway. At every low tide you can travel to the island across a magnificent, broad strand. Once a year, this strand is the location of one of Ireland's beach races. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
A Tale Told in Thread - The Ros Tapestry
June 07, 2013 12:00 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MBInvasions, battles, romance - centuries of history brought to life in 15 huge embroidered panels telling the epic story of the founding of New Ross, Co. Wexford in 1207. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Irish Jack
June 06, 2013 12:00 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MBWhy is this man Ireland's No.1 "Who" fan?… Why is this man Ireland's No.1 "Who" fan?… See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
For Ever
May 31, 2013 12:00 - 41 minutes - 18.8 MBA story of co-parenting, of a parenting contract and the creation of a 21st century modern day family. Brian Kelly is from North Cork, Phoenix, the mother of his child is Chinese - and their daughter, Ever Elizabeth Jade Kelly is Australian. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Exam
May 30, 2013 12:00 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBIn July 2011, Anders Behring Breivik killed 77 people in Norway - 8 died in a bombing and 69 were subsequently shot in one of Norway's worst human atrocities. Here, we meet the police investigator who was charged with bringing Anders Breivik to justice. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Undiscovered Country
May 24, 2013 12:00 - 34 minutes - 15.5 MBThis is a documentary about travelling theatre, about a childhood trauma, about a place on the border, and about a 70-something man's search for his father. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
31 Years of Memories
May 23, 2013 12:00 - 16 minutes - 7.61 MBTwo men with Irish connections on opposite sides in the Falklands War. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Songs My Mother Taught Me
May 17, 2013 12:00 - 52 minutes - 24.1 MBA 'documentary novel' by Chris Brookes about war brides – women, including Chris's own mother, who married allied servicemen during World War II. A 'documentary novel' by Chris Brookes about war brides – women, including Chris's own mother, who married allied servicemen during World War II. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dalkey Meals on Wheels
May 16, 2013 12:00 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MBA day out with the cooks, drivers and customers of the Meals on Wheels in Dalkey, Co. Dublin. (First Broadcast March 2006) A day out with the cooks, drivers and customers of the Meals on Wheels in Dalkey, Co. Dublin. (First Broadcast March 2006) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Over There - Green Cab
May 10, 2013 12:00 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MBA London taxi tour around the stories of the Irish in London, including the more recently-arrived. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Banna Polar Bears
May 09, 2013 12:00 - 16 minutes - 7.4 MBNow that the weather's picking up, you may be thinking about going for a swim. But, no matter how hardy you think you are, you'll have to go a long way to match the Banna Polar Bears who swim every month of the year - even when the sand is frozen. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Over There - The Green Line
May 03, 2013 12:00 - 36 minutes - 16.6 MBThe London Underground has The District Line, The Circle Line and so on. "The Green Line" is a notional Tube line that Robert Mulhern has taken to find Irish stories in the UK capital: the "Mammy" away from home, the ex-prisoner, the retired drinkers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Twigs
May 02, 2013 12:00 - 14 minutes - 6.69 MBThe artist who burns his art See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Hark !
April 26, 2013 12:00 - 52 minutes - 23.9 MB'Hark' takes our modern ears on a sound-rich journey through the acoustic world of Elizabethan England. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Curious Ear (2006): Patricia Cantlon's Unique Guesthouse
April 25, 2013 12:00 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBCullintra House, Co. Kilkenny: a 250 year old farmhouse set amid 230 acres of farm and woodland, has been the home of Patricia Cantlon's family since the early 1900's.; She speaks about the history of the place, and the work of running it as guesthouse. She doesn't do it on her own, though, she has the help of 5 cats. (First Broadcast 2013) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive (1990): George Redmond Gentleman Piano Tuner
April 23, 2013 12:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBThis is the life of 83 year old George Redmond 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 Margaret Burke Sheridan. (1990) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Curious Ear (2013): Ramble In
April 18, 2013 12:00 - 10 minutes - 4.9 MBLike most places, Kerry had a tradition of 'rambling' houses or 'visiting' houses. This was where neighbours would gather in one house on winter evenings for story-telling, card-playing, singing and music. In the village of Glenflesk, the 'rambling house' is open twice a year and the programme is loose. (First Broadcast 2013) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Echo Chamber
April 12, 2013 12:00 - 49 minutes - 22.5 MBThe Story of the Jihad Jane. 3 people go online, they meet in a chat room and their lives change forever. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Curious Ear (2013): Mr. Greenland
April 11, 2013 12:00 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBAdrian Vernon Fish has twin preoccupations: composing contemporary music and the country of Greenland. From his home in Co. Mayo, he travels around Irish national schools telling the children wintry stories about the country while wearing a traditional Greenland costume and displaying handcrafted items from there. (First Broadcast 2013) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.