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.
The world of scuba diving is investigated by Maxwell Sweeney. This adventure sport is becoming increasingly popular with families. New divers speak about their happiness at seeing the other side of nature below the sea. Instructors explain the dive preparations, equipment and safety. (First Broadcast 1980) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pat Kenny returned to Foley Street in 1988 to find out what had happened to the bootboys who were originally featured in a 1975 doc. Thirteen years later after boyhood interviews, Pat went back and found that life had its ups and downs (Broadcast 1988) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Plastic surgery is a now a billion dollar industry but is this a symptom of a society that has lost the run of itself and its obsession with beauty and perfection? (Broadcast 1980) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Is This the End of the Story?" looks at how we communicate over a pint in the pub. What will happen to our stories and how we tell them if we can't get to the pub or if the pubs disappear? (2008) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When it was finished being built in 1684, the Royal Hospital was one of Ireland's finest buildings. When it came out of service in 1927 however, the building began to fall into disrepair. Here we look at what happened next. (1985) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rose Aherne is many things to many people. A general legend around the Camden Street area. She is a practical joker, cleaning lady and the star of this charming documentary. (Broadcast 1987) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The story of two women, Magda and Bridgit. Magda is from Port Said in Egypt, Bridgit is from Caherciveen, Co. Kerry. Bridgit emigrated to Egypt for marriage; Magda moved to Dublin to do the same thing. (First Broadcast 2009) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Proinsias O' Conluain examines the history of the Ancient Hibernian Order, its presence in the North of Ireland, its links to America and its future significance. (Broadcast 1976) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The work of a lighthouse keeper is something that few people are cut out for, although advances in technology mean the job is not as lonely as it was in the past. Keepers at Bailey Lighthouse tell their story. (Broadcast 1985) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For generations, especially on market days, Irish towns the breadth and length of the country would be taken over by street traders or hawkers as they were known who would set up their stalls to bargain with locals. (Broadcast 1977) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim Fahy travels to Calcutta to meet Mother Teresa and see the work she is doing there (Broadcast 2001) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the winter of 1968 Ireland had it's own student rebellion. The Doc on One catches up with the four main ringleaders forty years on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A look back at the life of Robert Farren. From his poetry to his time in broadcasting, this documentary takes a look at an extrordinary life. (Broadcast 1985) A look back at the life of Robert Farren. From his poetry to his time in broadcasting, this documentary takes a look at an extrordinary life. (Broadcast 1985) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This documentary was recorded during the centenary year of Brooklyn Bridge. The New York bridge has become more than just a bridge - this is a story told through music, poetry and dialogue. (First Broadcast 1983) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For centuries, strange creatures have been sighted in the Clifden area in Galway. And so in 1979, Myles Dungan went to investigate. Noted in history, could these creatures still exist? Could it be possible to get a glimpse of them? (First broadcast 1979) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paddy O’Gorman speaks to truck drivers at Mother Hubbards restaurant, Co. Kildare about their lives and work. These men travel throughout Europe driving, in what can be described as a lonely existence. They discuss the effects on family, social lives and reveal how they became truckers. (First Broadcast 2003) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What will happen any us when we grow old? Where will we live and whom will we live with? This documentary goes inside the nursing homes and institiutions of Ireland, meeting both residents and their carers, to look at elderly life (First Broadcast 1993) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A bilingual documentary on Scoil Eanna - the boy’s school founded by 1916 leader Padraig Pearse. Pearse was committed to the preservation of the Irish language. The school would prove to be a success but would never escape the shadow of its founder, its financial woes, relocations and police raids. (First Broadcast 1979) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Belfast was once the greatest shipyard in the world. This is the story of those glorious days stretching back to the 19th century. In particular, the Harland and Woolf yard is renowned for building the Titantic and many other ships (First Broadcast 1978) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In 1963 the Sean Nós singer Darach Ó Cathain emigrated from Connemara to Leeds, England with his wife and family. This documentary follows their journey. "When you've music in you, you're hearing music always." Darach O Cathain (2008) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A look at what was involved in training up the members of Ireland's Police Force in the 1980s. (Broadcast 1985) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
‘The Express’ was a regional tabloid set up in Louth in 1978 and this bilingual documentary charts the creation of the publication; from the initial idea, to the very first edition and its delivery throughout the region. (Broadcast 1978) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pádraic Dolan visits the Gaeltacht area of Connemara to ask the people living there about their own unique attitudes to life. (Broadcast 1975) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Bradogue river has always been associated with the Cabra area, in north Dublin - yet locals in Cabra know little of the river. It is concealed from the public gaze. This is the story of a 'hidden' river, that has been there forever (Broadcast 1985) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mrs Phyllis Faris opened a museum in 1968 in a disused pighouse at her home in Cornafean, Cavan after receiving an inheritance and was to build it up over the years to become one of the biggest tourist attractions in the North East. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dreaming Of Fat Men won the 1995 Prix Italia for Radio documentaries. In the documentary, 5 very fat women meet to feast and discuss their relationship with food, which is both funny and sad. (1995) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In 1984, Ray McSharry (Fianna Fail) and Mary Banotti (Fine Gael) became members of the European Parliament (MEP). For both this was unchartered territory - both stepping into the unknown. This documentary joins them on their journey (Broadcast 1984) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"I Am What I Would Be" is an unlikely title for a documentary on trees, but that is exactly what John Quinn - offers the listener - a lyrical evocation of the beauty and wonder of trees. (First Broadcast 1997) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A radio documentary presented by the late Gerry Ryan on the heroes, villains and victims of the Irish "New Wave" rock scene of the early 1980s. (Broadcast 1981) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A radio documentary presented by the late Gerry Ryan on the rise of The Beatles from skiffle boom to rock in the late '50's in Liverpool (Broadcast 1980) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
