DocArchive: The Burning of Ennistymon
A look at the ambush of the County Clare town of Ennistymon in September 1920. (Broadcast 1985) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 29, 2009•36 min•Ep. 1
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DocArchive: One Man's Century
Dubliner Alf McKenzie was born in 1897 and offers a unique perspective on the 21st century. It’s a life that takes in the 1916 rising, depression era Chicago, the Blitz in London and India under British rule. (Broadcast 1980) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 29, 2009•43 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Ireland takes Wing - 21 years of Aer Lingus
As Aer Lingus celebrates its 75th birthday in May 2011, we travel back 54yrs to hear a story which told of its more youthful 21st birthday! Different times, a different era, different planes and different challenges but the same Aer Lingus (Broadcast 1957) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 29, 2009•1 hr•Ep. 1
The Curious Ear (2009): Falling Slowly Is Banned
Every Saturday afternoon, Dublin teenagers crowd into the back room of Walton's music shop in Georges Street, Dublin to play the musical instruments. However, staff in the shop are so fed up listening to the song Falling Slowly that they have banned customers from playing the song while trying out the instruments. (First Broadcast 2009) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 29, 2009•15 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: After Redundancy (Broadcast 1985)
A insight into the effects of unemployment in the town of Cobh back in 1985. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 28, 2009•49 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Tour of Duty
The British government sent army troops into Northern Ireland during the summer of 1969. Eleven years on - this documentary talks to disenchanted British soldiers stationed in Derry on their ‘Tour of Duty’. (Broadcast 1980) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 28, 2009•42 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Transocean Airway history of Aer Lingus
As Aer Lingus celebrates its 75th anniversary in May 2011, we return to 1983 to a time when the Irish American transatlantic routes were critised for their loss making. But the Irish American link is one which has always been valued (Broadcast 1983) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 28, 2009•43 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Gillie
Two men in a boat - Frank Reilly and Conn McCool - go trout fishing on Lough Mask. Frank is the angler, deciding the method of fishing and taking advice from Conn - the Gillie, supplying the knowledge of local conditions. (Broadcast 2000) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 28, 2009•43 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive (1981): Profiles in Happiness
About the moments and memories that make people happy. We hear how happiness is defined, the importance of a happy youth, happiness within convent life, Maureen Potter on keeping audiences happy and the idea that happiness changes with age.(First Broadcast 1981) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 28, 2009•40 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: A Light from the Grave
A story of mystery - of the 18th century grave of Father Andrew Mullen in Offaly. Fr William Dempsey has made it his life's work to have Father Mullen beatified. But why in 21st century Ireland is Fr Mullens grave still visited for hope and cures? (2006) A story of mystery - of the 18th century grave of Father Andrew Mullen in Offaly. Fr William Dempsey has made it his life's work to have Father Mullen beatified. But why in 21st century Ireland is Fr Mullens grave still visited for hope and cure...
May 27, 2009•40 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Bell, Bike and Saddle (Broadcast 1985)
A look at the history of the bicycle and life as a cyclist in Ireland in 1985. A look at the history of the bicycle and life as a cyclist in Ireland in 1985. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 27, 2009•38 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Day on the Bog
As the current cutting of turf debate rages in the Ireland of 2011, we travel back 15yrs to spend a day on the bog in Co. Meath. The conversation flows through age old traditions and characters and is only interrupted by cups of tea (First broadcast 1996) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 27, 2009•43 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: All the lonely People
Humans are social animals; it is our nature to be so. We strive towards being part of social groupings. But not everyone finds themselves in that position. What happens when we 'loose' family and friends and live life on our own? (First broadcast 1994) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 25, 2009•42 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive (1982): The Living Bog
Ireland’s bogs are very important for our environment, economy and tourism industry. The Living Bog is about turf cutting and explores life on the bog and the surface below the bog. (1982) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 24, 2009•40 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Time Piece
Time passes us all by - day and night. But what of time itself? When did it come about? How did it come about? Where are its origins? We meet people whose whole lives are spent working with time, studying it or indeed explaining it! (First broadcast 1997) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 24, 2009•40 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Some Rain Later
It began in very primitive circumstances centuries ago but meteorology - the science of weather forecasting has evolved over the years into a highly sophisticated operation. (Broadcast 1980) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 23, 2009•43 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: A Fathers Story
A story of survival. 20 years ago, Jerry Dennehy was told to say goodbye to his family. In this documentary, he talks openly with his daughter, Susan Dennehy, about his battles, his unusual methods of coping and the 'curse of an interesting life'. (2006) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 22, 2009•41 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Minor Detail
A look at one of the worlds most iconic cars- The Morris Minor (Broadcast 1985) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 22, 2009•39 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: When You're Old and Grey
The Nazareth Home is a retirement home that caters for senior citizens in Malahide. It’s a friendly and close community that lives side by side as they grow old and grey together. (Broadcast 1980) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 22, 2009•45 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Boot Boys Rule - OK
Pat Kenny investigates the rapidly emerging 'Boot Boy' movement that was appearing around Ireland in the 1970s, looking at how they are perceived by the public along with the reality of belonging to the subculture (Broadcast 1975) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 21, 2009•43 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: What's on Sunday Mr Fitz?
A documentary on the first cinema to come to Mullingar and the role it played in the social history of the town. (1985) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 21, 2009•40 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: A Dream for Fatima
In 1995 the residents of Fatima Mansions, one of Dublin's most notorious and deprived communities, came together with the start of a dream. This story tracks that dream as it becomes a reality in 2005. (First Broadcast May 2006) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 20, 2009•39 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Barrios of Trujillo
The story about life in the shanty towns of Trujillo in Peru (Broadcast 1985) The story about life in the shanty towns of Trujillo in Peru (Broadcast 1985) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 20, 2009•44 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive (1980): No Place For Mermaids
The world of scuba diving is investigated by Maxwell Sweeney. This adventure sport is becoming increasingly popular with families. New divers speak about their happiness at seeing the other side of nature below the sea. Instructors explain the dive preparations, equipment and safety. (First Broadcast 1980) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 17, 2009•38 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Return to Foley Street Dublin Bootboys
Pat Kenny returned to Foley Street in 1988 to find out what had happened to the bootboys who were originally featured in a 1975 doc. Thirteen years later after boyhood interviews, Pat went back and found that life had its ups and downs (Broadcast 1988) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 17, 2009•44 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: What's Another Inch.
Plastic surgery is a now a billion dollar industry but is this a symptom of a society that has lost the run of itself and its obsession with beauty and perfection? (Broadcast 1980) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 16, 2009•44 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Is This The End of the Story?
"Is This the End of the Story?" looks at how we communicate over a pint in the pub. What will happen to our stories and how we tell them if we can't get to the pub or if the pubs disappear? (2008) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 15, 2009•41 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Royal Hospital Kilmainham
When it was finished being built in 1684, the Royal Hospital was one of Ireland's finest buildings. When it came out of service in 1927 however, the building began to fall into disrepair. Here we look at what happened next. (1985) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 15, 2009•45 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Rose - A Day in The Life
Rose Aherne is many things to many people. A general legend around the Camden Street area. She is a practical joker, cleaning lady and the star of this charming documentary. (Broadcast 1987) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 15, 2009•42 min•Ep. 1
The Curious Ear (2009): Through Cairo Airport
The story of two women, Magda and Bridgit. Magda is from Port Said in Egypt, Bridgit is from Caherciveen, Co. Kerry. Bridgit emigrated to Egypt for marriage; Magda moved to Dublin to do the same thing. (First Broadcast 2009) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 15, 2009•22 min•Ep. 1
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