DocArchive: Beacon on the Sands (1990)
Bill Long travels to the Kish Lighthouse off the coast of Dublin, on the occasion of it's 25th anniversary (Broadcast 1990). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 25, 2009•43 min•Ep. 1
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DocArchive: The Story of Knock
It was the brainchild of Monsignor James Horan - Knock Airport. This is the story of how an idea became reality, despite the objections from those who thought the idea was a crazy one, and what the airport has brought to the West (Broadcast 1985) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 25, 2009•42 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Children on the Veranda
The story of Rosemary Conry, who as a little girl spent 3 years lying bound and strapped to a bed, a victim of the TB epidemic that was then rife in Ireland. (First Broadcast 2009) The story of Rosemary Conry, who as a little girl spent 3 years lying bound and strapped to a bed, a victim of the TB epidemic that was then rife in Ireland. (First Broadcast 2009) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 24, 2009•42 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Battle of the Somme
Lasting from July 1st to Novemeber 18th 1916, The Battle of the Somme was to become one of the defining moments of the First World War. The first day of battle alone saw the British Forces sustain some 60,000 casualties, including Irishmen (Broadcast 1989) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 24, 2009•44 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Primrose and blue
Primrose and Blue tells the story of John Scally as he vivdly recalls memories of his childhood in 1960's Roscommon in Ireland. This is a window into the Ireland gone by - into a different time in an almost different country (Broadcast 1995) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 24, 2009•41 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: In search of Paddy Finucane
The story of Brendan "Paddy" Finucane - the Dublin born RAF wing commander pilot. By 21, Finucane was the youngest Wing Commander at war, a highly decorated WW2 RAF pilot, the scourge of the German Air Force and a hero in the Britain (Broadcast 2004) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 24, 2009•41 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Constant present
More than one-in-eight people in Ireland suffer from a condition that causes frustration, withdrawal, anger and suffering and yet it is hidden, invisible. In Constant Present, Michael Carolan talks to people with chronic pain. (Broadcast 2003) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 24, 2009•41 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: A century of learning in Kerry
A story that documents over 100 years of eduction whilst traceing the evolution of the VEC in Kerry from its origins in Technical Instruction (Broadcast 2004) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 24, 2009•41 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive (2005) : Speaking of Grief
Air India Flight 182 was operating on the Toronto-Montréal-London-Delhi-Bombay route. On 23 June 1985, disaster struck - it was blown up in midair, by a bomb, just off the south coast of Ireland. Many of Shalini Sinha's close family friends were affected by the crash (First Broadcast 2005) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 23, 2009•42 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Sometime in New York city
Julian Vignoles visited New York for the first time in 1987 during a hot week in June. He brought a tape recorder with him and "Sometime in New Yor City" was the result. This documentary is a fast-moving audio montage of the great city. (Broadcast 1987) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 23, 2009•42 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: In search of time
Documentary on the nature of time and how its measurement by the clock influences our lives (Broadcast 1988) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 23, 2009•49 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Early house
A documentary that goes to bed and wakes up in one of Dublin's early opening pubs - The Cobblestone. Ireland is 'famed' for its drinking culture - but why would anyone want to go drinking at 7am? (Broadcast 1999) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 23, 2009•43 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Heartland
A documentary set in Ireland and South Africa about Afrikaners that tells the story about the Verwoerd family, descendents of H.F Verwoerd, the Prime Minister of South Africa widely regarded as being the architect of apartheid. (Broadcast 2004) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 23, 2009•51 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: No surrender
Lorelei Harris goes marching with the York Road No Surrender Band on the 12th July and speaks with band members. (Broadcast 1997) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 23, 2009•42 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Peader O'Donnell
A documentary with Peadar O'Donnell on the occasion of his 90th birthday. Peadar O'Donnell (1893-1986) was an Irish novelist and political activist and a major figure in the history of the Irish. (Broadcast 1983) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 23, 2009•42 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Gibraltar
A documentary about a journey to Gibraltar - the southern border of Europe and the plight of refugees passing through there. (Broadcast 2002) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 23, 2009•41 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Wolf - Spirit of the Wild
In this documentary from the Mooney Goes Wild team, naturalist and author, Eric Dempsey fulfils a lifelong ambition when he comes face to face with one of the world's most elusive creatures, the Wolf. (Broadcast 2004) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 23, 2009•41 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Fallow deer
In this documentary from the Mooney Goes Wild team, biologist and Secondary schoolteacher, Terry Flanagan looks at that most majestic of animals that roams the Phoenix Park in Dublin, the Fallow Deer. (Broadcast 2004) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 23, 2009•41 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: The rising that didn't take place
A documentary by Prionnsias O Conluain about what didn't happen in Ulster in 1916 - whilst the rest of Ireland was uprising against home rule, Ulster remained subdued. (Broadcast 1966) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 23, 2009•41 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: The Arctic Fox
In this documentary from the Mooney Goes Wild team, ecologist and lecturer Eanna Ni Lamhna looks at the life of the Arctic Fox. Turning white in winter to blend in with the white background of snow is a very successful adaptation (Broadcast 2004) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 23, 2009•40 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Kingfisher - King of Fishers
In this documentary from the Mooney Goes Wild team, Dr Richard Collins explores the mysterious world of the kingfisher. Some creatures are so ridiculously beautiful that they just don't belong in the real world. (Broadcast 2004) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 23, 2009•40 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: To the stonebreakers yard
A documentary about Kilmainham Gaol and its place in Irish history. Built in 1792, Kilmainham Gaol is Ireland's most famous disused prison. It held, throughout the years, many famous Nationalists and Republicans (Broadcast 1999) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 23, 2009•38 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: The Stonies
A documentary on Irish stonemasons, stonecutters and sculptors. (Broadcast 1978) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 23, 2009•44 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Irish Mail
Made 57 years ago, this is the story of Irish mail, and the pivotal link between London and Dun Laoghaire port in Dublin. Before the age of technology, the written letter and the Dublin London link was key as Irish mail travelled the globe (Broadcast 1954) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 22, 2009•45 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Grand Canal and Canals of Ireland
Ireland has has a long and rich history of inland nagivation through its canals. Over time they've transported people, goods, animals and much else besides. The working days of the canals are largely over, so sit back and enjoy the scenery (Broadcast 1981) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 21, 2009•35 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Readin' and Writin'
This documentary is about what many people take for granted – being able to read and write (first broadcast 1985). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 20, 2009•45 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Four in a row
What does it take to become a pop radio DJ? Almost 30yrs ago, four djs tried to answer that question - Simon Young and Larry Gogan from RTE Radio 2, Janice Long from BBC Radio 1 and Declan Meehan from Capital Radio London. Top tips..... (Broadcast 1985) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 20, 2009•43 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Blessed Be The Fruit of the Loom
The textile manufacturer Fruit of the Loom were the focus of employment in Inishowen and when they left they created an employment blackspot at a time when Irish employment was at its peak. (First Broadcast 2009) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 19, 2009•41 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Wilhelm Maestro (1989)
The Irish Army No.1 Band was formed in 1923 and its first Director was Colonel Fritz Brase. The band has performed at many major Irish ceremonial occasions since its inception. Here we look at the amazing character of its first director (Broadcast 1989) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 19, 2009•57 min•Ep. 1
DocArchive: Home Is The Hero
In 1963, a descendent of famine emigrants returned to his ancestral home - President John F. Kennedy arrived in Ireland to a rapturous and emotional welcome (first broadcast 1985). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 19, 2009•42 min•Ep. 1
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