DocArchive (1999): Wind and Water
Mike Ladd and Stuart Hall present a very unique feature on the passage of time and sound. (First Broadcast 1999) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 06, 2009•43 min•Ep. 1
Documentary on One Podcast
Multi award winning documentaries from Ireland and beyond 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 400 national and international awards. Producer of podcast series 'Where is Jón?', ‘The Real Carrie Jade’, 'Runaway Joe', 'Finding Samantha', 'Tiger Roll', 'GunPlot' and 'The Nobody Zone'. Immerse yourself in a world of sound, story and character.
Last refreshed: ⓘ
Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more
Episodes
DocArchive (1998): Anno's Wardrobe
A celebration of one of the unsung heroines of Dublin's Gaiety Theatre; Anno the wardrobe mistress. We go backstage and learn what goes into this essential role in the world of the arts. (First Broadcast 1998) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 05, 2009•43 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive (1974): Brendan Behan, The Writer, The Rebel and The Rollicking Boy
Brendan Behan was and still is regarded as one of Ireland’s greatest writers. Born in Dublin city in 1923, Brendan wrote poetry, novels and plays, in both English and Irish. This is his story, told by the people who knew him. It also features the voice of Brendan and his music. (First Broadcast 1974) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 04, 2009•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive (1954): The O'Dea Story
Dublin’s Jimmy O'Dea was one of Ireland's most legendary comedians and actors. He was known for his role in the film Darby O’Gill and the Little People. Made 10 years before his death in 1965, this documentary looks back on 20 years of his comedy, songs and sketches including his most famous creation - Biddy Mulligan. (First Broadcast 1954) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 03, 2009•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive (1966): Moran of the Leader
A biography of P. Moran, founder of 'The Leader' that takes a look at the history of the magazine, its readership, its subject matter and its influence on Irish culture. Contains contributions from Cathal O Shannon, Con Curran, Nuala Moran and memories from readers of 'The Leader'. (First Broadcast 1966) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 02, 2009•43 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive (1975): Three Times Under the Ass' Belly
A look at some of the often unusual Irish folk remedies that have been passed down through the generations, such as crawling under the belly of an ass foal that hasn't been ridden as a cure for whooping cough. Visiting the Leitrim-Cavan border, this is a study on folk medicine and cures for man and beast. (First Broadcast 1975) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 31, 2009•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive (1992): The Late MacBeth
A biography of the poet George MacBeth who lived his last few years in Co. Galway. His wife Penny discusses how he coped with poor health and Motor Neuron disease. Born in 1932 in Lancashire, UK, he would go on to to join BBC radio where he worked as a producer of programmes on poetry. He died in 1992 (First Broadcast 1992) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 31, 2009•39 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive (2006): Like Feathers on the Breath of God
The singing of hymns and religious music holds great importance for various people. Co. Galway man Sonny Molloy, first sang at the Augustinian church as a boy and began conducting the choir in 1955. The programme highlights the enduring power of singing as a form of spirituality today (First Broadcast 2006) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 30, 2009•40 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive (1991): About Ruth
The Book of Ruth is a book of the Old Testament. It is named after its central figure, Ruth the Moabitess, the great-grandmother of David and according to the Gospel of Matthew, and ancestress of Jesus. The book tells of Ruth's accepting of the God of the Israelites as her God and the Israelite people as her own. (First Broadcast 1991) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 30, 2009•27 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive (2004): Life With a Catch
This is the story of county Waterford woman Zeta Woods, a 26 year old who has been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Zeta discusses living with the disability, how it affects family, work and social life and her hopes for the future. There is no known cure for MS. (First Broadcast 2004) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 29, 2009•41 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive (1996): Daughter of the Sun
A drama documentary about the fascinating history of Maria Gertrudis Hore, an Irish-Spanish poet from the 18th century. Wed at 19, her husband often away at sea, she began a romance with a brigadier. However, wracked with guilt at the age of 35 she decided to enter a convent, where she died in South America in 1801. (First Broadcast 1996) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 29, 2009•38 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive (1971): Big One, The Jumbo Jet
In 1971, Aer Lingus took delivery of its first Boeing 747 aircraft, the Saint Colmcille. This event was huge for Irish aviation. This flight was documented from start to finish, as it made its journey from Seattle in America to Dublin, Ireland (1971) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 28, 2009•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive (1985): The Permanent Way
A documentary on railway men as told by people who have worked the tracks, telling the story of rail transit in Ireland from steam to electric. (First Broadcast 1985) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 27, 2009•36 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive (1965): The Bissextile Problem
A documentary on the history of leap years, examining the topic and the people who are affected by the bissextile problem. With contributions from George Green, Ginette Waddell, Jim Reid and Brendan O' Duill. (First Broadcast 1965) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 26, 2009•35 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive (1966): The Count at Durrus
The history of Florimond Comte De Bestereaux (1836-1904) of Durrus Co. Clare. As told through the vivid memories of the locals that surrounded him during his time there. (First broadcast 1966) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 25, 2009•28 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive (2009): Leaving Care
There is currently no legislation for the right to aftercare in Ireland. Recorded in a number of locations including, houses, parks and the streets of Dublin, this documentary explores the family, health and drug problems of those leaving state care who have experienced homelessness. It includes their struggles and ambitions(First Broadcast 2009) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 24, 2009•36 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive (1989): Robert Southwell - Poet, Priest and Martyr
Robert Southwell was an English Catholic priest. He was also well known as a poet and missionary in the post-reformation UK. In 1595, Southwell was hanged drawn and quartered after he was convicted of high treason for his links to the Holy See. In 1970 he was canonised by Pope Paul VI as one of the Forty Martyrs. (First Broadcast 1989) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 24, 2009•40 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive (1975): Not All Men Know the Law
This programme takes a layman’s look at the legal profession, focusing not just on the benefits it provides but also on the unsavoury underbelly that often goes unnoticed. It focuses on Irish lawyers, appointment of judges and the question of justice for the rights of the common man. (First Broadcast 1975) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 23, 2009•38 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive (1979): Overture and Beginners
The Abbey Theatre first opened its doors to the public in Dublin on the 27th of December 1904. In its early years, the theater was closely associated with the authors of the Irish literary revival, many of whom were involved in its founding. This documentary takes a detailed look at the development of an Irish institution. (First Broadcast 1979) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 23, 2009•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive (2005): Leaving Breaffy
In 1997, as Chairman of the Mayo County Football Board, Noel Forde brought his side to the All-Ireland Final and he started a romance with the love of his life. But Noel was a priest and media interest in the story grew, climaxing in Noel leaving the priesthood, his position in the GAA, and marriage to Galway woman Pauline. (First Broadcast 2005) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 22, 2009•41 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive (1989): Shedding Old Habits
We hear from 6 young nuns about their calling to religious life. The six women are part of various religious orders around Ireland and we hear about their reasons for joining each order, as well as speaking about their work, challenges they face, and hopes for the future in a quickly changing religious landscape in Ireland. (First Broadcast 1989) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 22, 2009•40 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive (1966): Forty Years of Irish Radio
In 1926, Dr Douglas Hyde launched the first radio station in the Irish Free State, 2RN. This was the start of something very special in Ireland. In ‘Forty Years of Irish Radio’, RTE’s PP Maguire looks at the history of Irish radio, how it was perceived by the public and meets the men and women who helped make it a success. (First Broadcast 1966) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 21, 2009•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive (1979): The Man from Carrickmore
The story of Joseph Mc Garrity, the Irish American business man who was a leading figure in the Irish independence movement in the early years of the 20th Century. Born in Carrickmore, Co. Tyrone in 1874, he moved to America in 1892 at the age of 18. In 1918, he took up journalism, founding the Irish Press. (First Broadcast 1979) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 20, 2009•42 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive (1982): View from Ballyherragh
On the West coast of Clare, just over from the hills of Moher, lies the rural community of Ballyherragh. Battered by the Atlantic, it has stood the test of time. This documentary is all about the beauty of the environment and the social and family life of a simple village at the Atlantic ocean's edge. (First Broadcast 1982) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 19, 2009•39 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive (1979): Dray Horses of Dublin
Dray horses were animals bred for hard heavy tasks like pulling a heavy load. Into the 1900s, they were used for practical work pulling wagons or ploughing fields. The dray-men were part of Dublin city street life delivering coal, and working the fruit and vegetable markets. (First Broadcast 1979) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 18, 2009•44 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive (1983): Battle of Carrickshock
The Battle of Carrickshock took place in 1831 in south Kilkenny. The conflict was borne out of a tithe tax that was enforced despite difficult harvests. The tithe was a tax that Catholics had to pay to the Church of Ireland even though they were of a different religion. And so the peasants revolted to protect their rights.(First Broadcast 1983) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 18, 2009•43 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive (2005): Just as there are parentheses within sentences
Galway author Desmond Hogan’s award winning literature was praised from the outset. He published The Ikon Maker in 1976. His reputation went from strength to strength after moving to the UK in the 1980's. Yet he began to fade from public view and much of his life has been spent in transit in America and Eastern Europe. (First Broadcast 2005) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 17, 2009•40 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive (1983): A Death in January
Limerick man Sean Bourke was sentenced to 3 years in Daingean reformatory, in 1947 for stealing bananas at age 12. Having moved to UK in 1961, he continued with crime and was sentenced to 7 years in prison. On his release from Wormwood Scrubs, he hatched a plan to help his friend George Blake, to escape from the same prison. (First Broadcast 1983) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 17, 2009•42 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive (1979): Retreat
Having been inspired by the lifestyle of a group of Tibetan monks visiting the West of Ireland, Sonia Kelly founded the Cloona Health Centre in 1969 - a detox retreat located in Westport, Co Mayo. In exile in the UK, the monks took part in the renovation of the Cloona Mill community project, before their visas were revoked. (First Broadcast 1979) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 17, 2009•44 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive (1998): Lifting the Veil
Four former nuns talk about life in the convent, and life outside it. These are women from the organisation Fáilte, a support for former nuns who now find themselves in financial and/or emotional difficulties. Their new life can present major problems. (First Broadcast 1998) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 17, 2009•42 min•Ep. 1
Hosted on Omny Studio
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android