The Curious Ear: Gleeless
What are US High Schools really like? (A short Irish radio documentary from RTE Radio Ireland.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 14, 2011•11 min•Ep. 1
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City of Tents
January 12th 2010, an earthquake hits Haiti killing over 230,000 and making 1 million homeless. 1yr on, this documentary focuses on the life of St.Gerard's, a Haitian school run by the Redemptorist Priests and funded by the Irish charity Misean Cara. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 13, 2011•38 min•Ep. 1
The Curious Ear: They're Not All Gone
Paula Carroll's stories of traditional musicians in Co.Clare (Funded by the BAI Sound & Vision Fund). A short radio documentary from RTE Radio, Ireland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 07, 2011•12 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: A Long Way Home
Keiko was a male orca who starred in the three Free Willy movies. This documentary charts Keiko's journey from a Mexico city amusement park to the Westman islands in Iceland where he is preparing for freedom - on his way back home. (2001) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 01, 2011•43 min•Ep. 1
8 Years On
A multi award winning documentary telling the story of a mother and son after a life seperated by drug addiction. Lynda Barton was born into 1960's Ballymun in Dublin, tried drugs at 13 and soon after had 2 babies. Her son Chris finally re-unites with her. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 01, 2011•38 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Pints and Parables
Irish pubs and their clientele are revered the world over for their charm, drink and general hospitality. We enter into the hearts of some Irish pubs and 'watering holes' - to hear conversations filled with comedy and commentary. (Broadcast 1990) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 31, 2010•44 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Timmy the Brit McCarthy
Timmy "The Brit" McCarthy spent years of his life in England. He returned to Ireland in the 1960's and his interest in Irish Set dancing brought him in contact with people who were largely responsible for the revival and continuance of the tradition (2008) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 30, 2010•37 min•Ep. 1
The Nightsingers of Brighton
Every year, villagers in a tiny village in Newfoundland ring in the New Year with an 18th century New Year's carol brought over from Europe with the first Irish and English settlers. This is a story of keeping beautiful old traditions alive and kicking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 29, 2010•39 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Soldier Chorus Line Christmas Concert in Lebanon
Christmas time can be a lonely time for the soldiers who are away from home. To cheer them up Treasa Davison organised a Christmas concert with the talented Irish soldiers at Camp Shamrock in South Lebanon. Treasa describes her experience. (1997) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 23, 2010•43 min•Ep. 1
The Curious Ear (2010): Lumps of Coal
Adults complain that, when they were children, bold kids still got presents. College students make naughty and nice lists, study interview techniques and finally research and make a short documentary. Children tell stories of boldness at Christmas. (First Broadcast 2010) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 22, 2010•14 min•Ep. 1
Heel Up
A look at the art of traditional dancing or 'damhsa ar an sean-'nós. Rescued from near death almost twenty years ago it is now flourishing in its south Connemara heartland and spreading throughout the country like a hill fire. (2006) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 19, 2010•40 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: What you may call it, Drugs and Liver Transplants
This is a documentary about what might have been. It's a story about the 1960's Dublin beat group The Movement. We go in search of them to try and get to the bottom of the stories about this one time infamous Dublin band. (2005) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 18, 2010•41 min•Ep. 1
The Curious Ear (2010) : Planespo...Aviation Enthusiasts
Sarah Jane and Keith Redmond are two listeners who got in touch to suggest that we make a programme about planespotters at Dublin Airport. In turn, we suggested that they make the programme. So, they did. The programme speaks to aviation enthusiasts including main interviewee, Anthony Murphy (First Broadcast 2010) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 17, 2010•12 min•Ep. 1
From Baltimore to Barbary - The Village That Disappeared
Sometimes history throws up stories that are more dramatic than any fiction. And this is one such story. Taking us on a dramatic journey from the south west coast of Ireland to the souks and harems of North Africa's Barbary Coast, it begins on a summer's morning in 1631, when a pirate ship sailed into Roaring Water Bay in West Cork and raided the quiet coastal village of Baltimore. A crew of ruthless slave traders roused the villagers from their beds, slaughtered anyone who resisted, and herded ...
Dec 17, 2010•40 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Walking on Water
Janet Gray is a blind Northern Irish Water Skier and 3 times World Champion. In 2003, she nearly died in a water skiing accident. This documentary follows Janet as she defies medical convention and makes a comeback to competitive water skiing. (2008) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 11, 2010•41 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Address is Shelter
In 1970’s Ireland, the underworld of the poor and homeless was a hidden world known only to its inhabitants. However, 47yr old Duncan, who lives in a converted railway hut with 15 other people, allows Pat Feely into the secrets of his daily life (1976) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 10, 2010•39 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Unfamiliar Families
An exploration of the difficulties and challenges faced by same sex couples in Ireland. Rachel and Michelle have been a couple for seven years. Despite the wedding rings they wear, this family is not accepted by everyone. So, what has to change? (2005) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 09, 2010•39 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Two Ladies of Galway
Lady Augusta Gregory was at the centre of the Irish Literary Revival around the turn of the 20th century. Her grand-daughters Anne and Catherine revisit their ancestral Galway home in Coole – sharing stories and memories of Ireland’s literary greats (2005) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 04, 2010•41 min•Ep. 1
Doc Archive: This is his life Eamon Andrews
Des Hickey takes us on a journey through the life of Eamon Andrews. Born and raised in Dublin, little did he know that his passion for boxing (he was an Irish Junior Middleweight champion) would lead to a long and successful career in broadcasting (1976) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 03, 2010•58 min•Ep. 1
Doc Archive: Tullaghmurray Lass
February 14th 2002 at 3.40am, the Tullaghmurray Lass set sail from Kilkeel, Co. Down. Michael Green (54), his son Michael (33) and his grandson Michael (8) were on board. 2hrs later, their boat sank with the loss of three generations of a family. (2005) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 02, 2010•41 min•Ep. 1
Turn Right At Colorado Springs
Two miles high in the thin air of the Rocky Mountains, a group of Irish people arrive on a volunteer mission to repair the legendary Colorado Trail. This is a tale of high adventure, generosity of spirit and selfless gallantry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 02, 2010•38 min•Ep. 1
The Curious Ear (2010): Ice Road Trucker
Dave Miller from CBC Canada in Yellowknife, Northern Territories, records Alex Debogorski as he drives his load across the harsh environment of frozen lakes to diamond mines in northern Canada. (First Broadcast 2010) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 01, 2010•12 min•Ep. 1
The Curious Ear (2010): Girls On Wax
An extract from Louise Noone's final year documentary made as part of the Media Arts Course in the Dublin Institute of Technology. She tells the story of female DJs, as they discuss their love of music, dance and their craft. (First Broadcast 2010) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 26, 2010•10 min•Ep. 1
Fr. Paddy - A Young Man on a Mission
A documentary about 36-year-old Fr. Paddy Byrne, exploring one man's view on the challenges and complexities of life as a priest in 2010. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 26, 2010•37 min•Ep. 1
The Curious Ear (2011): Making My Coffin
Tyrone woman, Winifred Thompson, is preparing for death, but is not ill. She is cutting willow to weave her own coffin. Stephanie Ritson contributes a piece of prose to the day. (First Broadcast 2011) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 22, 2010•12 min•Ep. 1
Yola - Lost for Words
The search for a lost language called Yola takes Shane Dunphy from a sunken island in Wexford harbour to the heart of rural Dorset and the ancient pathways of Cornwall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 18, 2010•38 min•Ep. 1
The Curious Ear (2010): The Sound of Science
As part of Science Week, 2010, the science club from Moyle Park College, Clondalkin, Dublin went to visit the science labs at NUI Maynooth. Made by Terry Flanagan. (First Broadcast 2010) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 16, 2010•9 min•Ep. 1
The Curious Ear (2010): "World's First Programme on an iPhone (Possibly)"
A gimmick? Yes, but worth a try - this entire programme was recorded, edited and sent for transmission on a smartphone. The programme speaks to different people in Cork City about their relationship with their phones. (First Broadcast 2010) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 10, 2010•11 min•Ep. 1
The Little Cross of Bronze
Every 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 09, 2010•39 min•Ep. 1
The Curious Ear (2010): Winter
Evelyn McClafferty uses voices, music and sounds to evoke the meaning of Winter. Featuring contributions from the worlds of literature, geography, yoga and education. (First Broadcast 2010) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 04, 2010•9 min•Ep. 1
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