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.
No-one ever says "Come around and listen to my latest download". D.I.T. student, Robert McDonald marks the passing of vinyl - its decline began when he was still a child. Featuring Irish radio legend, Pat James. (The Curious Ear - short Irish radio docs.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Irish man Michael Keogh claims to have saved Hitler's life before he became 'Führer'. Could a Carlow man, who left home at 16 and lived a life of pseudonyms, disguise, conspiracy, and war, have had such an impact on modern history? (2011) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nick Coleman, Guardian music journalist, loses his ability to hear music. He tells producer, Yvonne Nolan. "I can hear beneath the pfffff a drowning choir, accompanied by a tiny monkey playing a teeny pipe organ..." (The Curious Ear, Broadcast 2008) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
At the International Art and Antiques Fair in Dublin, dealers talk about the business: Stupid mistakes they made, clever deals they pulled and whether or not you can persuade anyone to buy anything. This is amusing, from the inside out (The Curious Ear) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Kenny from RTE Sport tells the story of Irish Cricket. In particular, he looks back at the 2007 Cricket World Cup when the Irish cricket team bowled everyone over with some incredible performances at CWC07. It was the beginning of a new era. (2007) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Forget your Formula 1 or the All-Ireland - these guys chase around looking for half a bird. The annual Dublin Bird Race for birdspotters. Terry Flanagan goes along. Guess how many they spot in a day, 10, 30, 50? No, much much more. (Radio documentary) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What is to be a single dad: by getting unique access to the intimate relationships between three single fathers and their children, this documentary is delves into the personal and emotional side to single or separated fatherhood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
St. Patrick's Day, New York: A story of four witnesses to history; the adventures of leaving Ireland on ships, the friendships and matches, the Irish dancehalls and Saint Patrick's Day in the city where it probably has most resonance: New York. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
St. Patrick's Day Parade 2011, Monaghan Town (A short Irish documentary from RTE Radio Ireland) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mick Malone, widower, 87, has a dream....Jessica and Oscars are part of it. (A short feature from the home of radio documentaries in Ireland) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jane O'Connor's story of her final years with her mother. (A short Irish radio documentary from RTE Radio, Ireland.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Maeve Taylor can be seen standing outside the Custom House, Dublin for the past 60 years. (A short Irish documentary from RTE Radio, Ireland.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thomas Burke's strange pact with the people of Clare. (A short Irish radio documentary from RTE Radio, Ireland) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An award winning documentary from Richie Beirne as he reveals the techniques he used for dealing with a mind-numbing job on the killing lines. (A short radio documentary from RTE Radio Ireland) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Electroacoustic composer, Guillaume Beauron's take on Tory Island off the coast of North West Ireland. It's a very remote island, just two and a half miles long and three quarters of a mile wide. (A short Irish radio documentary from RTE Radio, Ireland.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An Irish bike shop that's nearly as old as the bicycle itself... Producer: Nancy Previs (A short Irish radio documentary from RTE Radio, Ireland) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An honest, open, and brave story about mental illness. Much is said depression and its sufferers, but how does depression affect families? This is Conor McGinnity's story of how his father's depression affected his entire family. (First Broadcast 2011) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
At the end of the 1st count day - As Ireland prepares for a new government, this is a mix of the highs and lows of a day that saw a seismic shift in the political landscape of Ireland. A new era has begun - Compiled from RTE Radio 1's election coverage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Iris is a 32yr old woman with a difficult past - a number of years ago, she was kidnapped and trafficked into the enforced world of prostitution. This documentary tells her harrowing story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Look out over the rooftops of Cairo with Colette Kinsella. (A short Irish radio documentary from RTE Radio Ireland) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Recorded over five days at Banna Beach in Kerry, this story follows 9yr old Brian Spillane as he takes part in a surf camp for autistic children. Trying new things can be extremely difficult for children with autism. Surely this will be a challenge too far See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Farmer turned church minister, Trevor Stevenson, looks down on a motorway junction and reminisces. (A short Irish radio documentary from RTE Radio Ireland). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What are US High Schools really like? (A short Irish radio documentary from RTE Radio Ireland.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
