DocArchive: No surrender
Lorelei Harris goes marching with the York Road No Surrender Band on the 12th July and speaks with band members. (Broadcast 1997) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 23, 2009•42 min•Ep. 1
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DocArchive: Peader O'Donnell
A documentary with Peadar O'Donnell on the occasion of his 90th birthday. Peadar O'Donnell (1893-1986) was an Irish novelist and political activist and a major figure in the history of the Irish. (Broadcast 1983) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 23, 2009•42 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Gibraltar
A documentary about a journey to Gibraltar - the southern border of Europe and the plight of refugees passing through there. (Broadcast 2002) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 23, 2009•41 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Wolf - Spirit of the Wild
In this documentary from the Mooney Goes Wild team, naturalist and author, Eric Dempsey fulfils a lifelong ambition when he comes face to face with one of the world's most elusive creatures, the Wolf. (Broadcast 2004) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 23, 2009•41 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Fallow deer
In this documentary from the Mooney Goes Wild team, biologist and Secondary schoolteacher, Terry Flanagan looks at that most majestic of animals that roams the Phoenix Park in Dublin, the Fallow Deer. (Broadcast 2004) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 23, 2009•41 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: The rising that didn't take place
A documentary by Prionnsias O Conluain about what didn't happen in Ulster in 1916 - whilst the rest of Ireland was uprising against home rule, Ulster remained subdued. (Broadcast 1966) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 23, 2009•41 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: The Arctic Fox
In this documentary from the Mooney Goes Wild team, ecologist and lecturer Eanna Ni Lamhna looks at the life of the Arctic Fox. Turning white in winter to blend in with the white background of snow is a very successful adaptation (Broadcast 2004) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 23, 2009•40 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Kingfisher - King of Fishers
In this documentary from the Mooney Goes Wild team, Dr Richard Collins explores the mysterious world of the kingfisher. Some creatures are so ridiculously beautiful that they just don't belong in the real world. (Broadcast 2004) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 23, 2009•40 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: To the stonebreakers yard
A documentary about Kilmainham Gaol and its place in Irish history. Built in 1792, Kilmainham Gaol is Ireland's most famous disused prison. It held, throughout the years, many famous Nationalists and Republicans (Broadcast 1999) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 23, 2009•38 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: The Stonies
A documentary on Irish stonemasons, stonecutters and sculptors. (Broadcast 1978) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 23, 2009•44 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Irish Mail
Made 57 years ago, this is the story of Irish mail, and the pivotal link between London and Dun Laoghaire port in Dublin. Before the age of technology, the written letter and the Dublin London link was key as Irish mail travelled the globe (Broadcast 1954) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 22, 2009•45 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Grand Canal and Canals of Ireland
Ireland has has a long and rich history of inland nagivation through its canals. Over time they've transported people, goods, animals and much else besides. The working days of the canals are largely over, so sit back and enjoy the scenery (Broadcast 1981) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 21, 2009•35 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Readin' and Writin'
This documentary is about what many people take for granted – being able to read and write (first broadcast 1985). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 20, 2009•45 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Four in a row
What does it take to become a pop radio DJ? Almost 30yrs ago, four djs tried to answer that question - Simon Young and Larry Gogan from RTE Radio 2, Janice Long from BBC Radio 1 and Declan Meehan from Capital Radio London. Top tips..... (Broadcast 1985) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 20, 2009•43 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Blessed Be The Fruit of the Loom
The textile manufacturer Fruit of the Loom were the focus of employment in Inishowen and when they left they created an employment blackspot at a time when Irish employment was at its peak. (First Broadcast 2009) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 19, 2009•41 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Wilhelm Maestro (1989)
The Irish Army No.1 Band was formed in 1923 and its first Director was Colonel Fritz Brase. The band has performed at many major Irish ceremonial occasions since its inception. Here we look at the amazing character of its first director (Broadcast 1989) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 19, 2009•57 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Home Is The Hero
In 1963, a descendent of famine emigrants returned to his ancestral home - President John F. Kennedy arrived in Ireland to a rapturous and emotional welcome (first broadcast 1985). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 19, 2009•42 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Three Rock Mountain
Three Rock Mountain is 450 metres tall. Located on the edge of Dublin City, it's the ideal site for radio and television transmitters. This is a portrait of the Mountain as seen through the eyes of those who have lived at the foot of it all of their lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 19, 2009•41 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: The Lino Crossing - Tales Of The Observed
This is a challenging documentary made by Mary Duffy, disabled artist and ex radio producer. This is a rare insight into the lived life of the disabled-unvarnished accounts of the struggle for rights, for tolerance, for acceptance, for love, for respect. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 19, 2009•41 min•Ep. 1
If you're new here, listen to this - it'll give a flavour of what we're about
This is a montage of clips from over 30 of our documentaries. It gives a flavour of the type of stories we tell and the type of people involved in telling those stories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 19, 2009•4 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: His Life and Fortune to Civilise Gweedore
A profile of the 19th century landlord, George Hill, and his attempts to rationalise the land system of Gweedore, Co. Donegal (first broadcast 1975). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 18, 2009•43 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: The Thin Green Line (1989)
The 1948 Olympics, held in London, was the first games Ireland had taken part in since 1932. A major dispute between the Irish Olympic Council and the organising committee saw many Irish athletes barred from taking part in previous competitions. But why? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 18, 2009•44 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: American Indians
Donncha O’Dulaing goes to America and talks to native Americans that live on reservations in St. Louis about what it is like to be born and bred on a reservation (first broadcast 1985). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 18, 2009•45 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: When time stood still
When Sergeant John Parish dived into the water in the Greek port of Piraeus in April, 1941, life changed forever. Behind him there was chaos; the "Hellas", a ship that was evacuating Allied forces and civilians from Greece, had been bombed (Broadcast 2004) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 18, 2009•41 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: The lost world of Art Ó Laoghaire
An exploration of the death of Art Ó Laoghaire and the lament written by his wife Eibhlín Dubh Ní Chonaill, 'Caoineadh Airt Uí Laoghaire'. One of the greatest laments ever written, this poem captures the life and death of Art in 1773 (Broadcast 2003) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 18, 2009•41 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: A Martin Lavan Story
Martin Lavan went on the run to the USA in 1922 following his involvement in the Irish Civil War killings in Mayo. He became a lawyer, grew wealthy, was a colourful pillar of the community in Brighton, Michigan and a vocal republican. (Broadcast 2004) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 18, 2009•40 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive (1991): Immigrating to Ireland - Germany and Brittany
The Second World War caused many people to seek refuge from the conflict in Germany. Immigration was often the only option. Four people who escaped from Germany and Brittany in France to Ireland traces a story of flight from persecution, as well as former military officers leaving their troubled pasts behind. (First Broadcast 1991) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 17, 2009•43 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Bite Down on that Gumshield Son
Based in the heart of inner city Dublin, this documentary gives a unique insight into the life of St. Saviours Olympic Boxing Academy, one of Ireland's most famous amateur boxing clubs. (First Broadcast 2008) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 17, 2009•40 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Sands a hoor
In 1989, fifty Gardaí travelled to Namibia on an overseas mission with the United Nations. The members who travelled were to become part of one of the UN's most successful mission, an historic moment for our national police force (Broadcast 1989) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 17, 2009•44 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive (1989): Waiting for U2
U2 are not only an Irish rock band, but one of the biggest in the world. This is the story of three young girls whose lives are totally bound up with their fascination with the Irish rock group U2. They, like many of their peers, are infatuated with the worlds biggest band, the all male quartet, known as U2. (First Broadcast 1989) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 17, 2009•36 min•Ep. 1
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