Broadcast to mark the 50th anniversary of their deaths, this is the story of Tomás MacCurtain and Terence MacSwiney, both Lord Mayors of Cork in 1920. Those close to the men speak of their life, beliefs, work activities and their deaths. (Broadcast 1970) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 31, 2009•31 min•Ep. 1
The Connaught Rangers (1881-1922) was an Irish regiment in the British Army. In June 1920 whilst in Solon, India - 5 men from the 1st battalion began a protest against British atrocities in Ireland - ending in death and long imprisonments (Broadcast 1970) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 30, 2009•58 min•Ep. 1
The final day of term at Glentstal Abbey School, a boarding school in Limerick is a busy time for staff and students as they prepare for holidays. (Originally Broadcast 1977) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 29, 2009•40 min•Ep. 1
A feature on the politician, revolutionary nationalist, sufragette and socialist - Countess Markievicz. The Countess participated in the Easter Rising of 1916 where she was second-in-command at the fight on St. Stephens Green. (Broadcast 1960) A feature on the politician, revolutionary nationalist, sufragette and socialist - Countess Markievicz. The Countess participated in the Easter Rising of 1916 where she was second-in-command at the fight on St. Stephens Green. (Broadcast 1960) See omnystud...
Aug 28, 2009•44 min•Ep. 1
The Olympia theatre is one of Ireland's major theatres and live venues with a rich history stretching back to 1878. (Originally broadcast 1977) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 28, 2009•54 min•Ep. 1
Michael Curtin from Clare worked in London as a farrier - a trade dedicated to equine hoof care. Amongst the many horses that Michael shod were Queen Elizabeth II's - including her own horse, Burmese. A quirky Irish link to the Monarchy (Broadcast 1980) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 28, 2009•40 min•Ep. 1
The life of Lady Gregory, one of the key personnel involved in the Irish Literary Revival. She co-founded the Irish Literary and Abbey Theatres and her home at Coole Park was a meeting place for many of the revival heavyweights. (Broadcast 1960) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 27, 2009•49 min•Ep. 1
A snapshot of life in the village of Ballinafad, County Sligo as a small rural community copes with emigration and stagnation. (Originally Broadcast 1975) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 27, 2009•39 min•Ep. 1
Antoine Ó Raifteirí was born Co. Mayo in 1779. He was the only child in his large family to survive a smallpox outbreak although the disease left him blind. A travelling bard, he was known as the ‘Kiltimagh Fiddler’. (First Broadcast 1957) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 26, 2009•44 min•Ep. 1
A radio documentary about different ways of seeing the Book of Kells (Broadcast 2002). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 26, 2009•46 min•Ep. 1
A radio documentary about the 1952 Ballyfermot Co-Operative by Michael Carolan (Broadcast 2001) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 26, 2009•43 min•Ep. 1
A radio documentary about the Anne Sullivan Centre for Deaf Blind young adults (Broadcast 2002). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 26, 2009•43 min•Ep. 1
A documentary by Seamus Kelly about the New Forest estate in County Galway and the people who lived and worked there (Broadcast 2001) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 26, 2009•42 min•Ep. 1
A radio documentary on Florence in Italy on love and literature (Broadcast 1999). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 26, 2009•41 min•Ep. 1
A radio documentary diary of the month leading up to the 2002 abortion referendum (Broadcast 2002). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 26, 2009•40 min•Ep. 1
Seán Mac Réamoinn investigates the world of Irish journalism. He looks at how the Irish daily newspapers are produced, the roles of the editors and what it takes to craft a strong headline. He also looks at the different kind of reporters and people who work in the media. (First Broadcast 1969) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 25, 2009•59 min•Ep. 1
E.M Forster is known for novels like Howard's End, A Passage to India and A Room With a View exploring themes of class differences and sexuality. In this documentary Elizabeth Bowen and Sybil Thorndyke explore his life and works. (First broadcast 1970) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 25, 2009•28 min•Ep. 1
A radio documentary tracing the solo voyage by American anthropologist Dr Earle Reynolds through the U.S. Pacific nuclear testing zone (Broadcast 1998) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 24, 2009•43 min•Ep. 1
A radio documentary about the Dublin based lecturer and Israeli peace activist Ronit Lentin, set against events in Israel/Palestine during March and April 2002 (Broadcast 2002). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 24, 2009•43 min•Ep. 1
A radio documentary about Kenneth Nolan who has been in full time care due to his intellectual disability since he was seven years old (Broadcast 1999). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 24, 2009•42 min•Ep. 1
In this radio documentary Richard Collins tells the history of the games from inception in 1968 to the present day and interviews Eunice Kennedy Shriver founder of the Special olympics (Broadcast 2003). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 24, 2009•42 min•Ep. 1
In this radio documentary, Eanna Ni Lamhna travels to the rainforests of Costa Rica (Broadcast 2001) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 24, 2009•42 min•Ep. 1
A radio documentary profiling Gusty Spence, former UVF leader turned peace-maker (Broadcast 1996) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 24, 2009•42 min•Ep. 1
A beautiful radio documentary about a young carer and her mother (Broadcast 1999). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 24, 2009•42 min•Ep. 1
Shrines all over the world are named for the mother of Mary - this documentary looks at the devotion to St. Anne from the holy land to France to Canada. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 23, 2009•59 min•Ep. 1
The Limerick Soviet was a self-declared soviet that operated for twelve days in Limerick in April 1919. (Originally Broadcast in 1974) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 22, 2009•48 min•Ep. 1
A portrait of Francis Ledwidge drawn from writings and reminiscences of his contemporaries. A war poet, he would go on to be known to some as "poet of the blackbirds" before dying under tragic ciumstances during World War 1. (Broadcast 1959) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 21, 2009•45 min•Ep. 1
A portrait of the composer and conductor Charles Villiers Stanford. (Originally broadcast 1974) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 21, 2009•58 min•Ep. 1
A look at the life of dancer Dame Ninette De Valois. Born in Blessington, Co.Wicklow in 1898 she would subsequently move to England and become known as the 'Godmother of English Ballet'. (Broadcast 1956) A look at the life of dancer Dame Ninette De Valois. Born in Blessington, Co.Wicklow in 1898 she would subsequently move to England and become known as the 'Godmother of English Ballet'. (Broadcast 1956) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 20, 2009•1 hr•Ep. 1
Benjamin Jonson was a 17th century English Renaissance dramatist, poet and actor best known for his satirical plays. A man with an insatiable appetite for controversy, in this drama/documentary, we look back on his life and works (Broadcast 1974) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 20, 2009•49 min•Ep. 1