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 Legion of Mary- a volunteer organisation for lay Catholics has grown from its Dublin foundation in 1921 to having three million members worldwide (Originally Broadcast 1971). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An indepth insight into the the events that led to the 1916 rising, an era that would become one of the most significant moments in Irish history. The story is told through narration and song. (Broadcast 1955) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This award winning documentary gained exclusive access to inside the confines of Cork Prison to meet with guitar teacher Noel Shine and his students who are all serving prisoners. This is an unexpected story of talent from a teacher and his prisoners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Known as Queenstown from 1850 to 1920, Cobh is home to one of Ireland, and indeed the world’s most famous harbours. This is of course for very good reason – The Titanic. This 1954 documentary examines the history of the harbour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One of the earliest docs in our archives, the story of the famous 'Irish mail' route - London to Dublin - the main connection between Ireland and London in 1950's Ireland. A journey of land and water with everything and anything onboard. (Broadcast 1954) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An exploration of the network of illegal Irish immigrants who now call New York home. Many arrive on 90 day tourist visas yet have no intention of ever leaving. (Broadcast 2002) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why do kids skip school? In this doc, mitchers reveal why they mitch and parents and teachers talk about children who decide for themselves to take the day off school. (first broadcast 1977) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In 1919, Irish candidates who had been elected to the UK's Parliament decided not to sit in Westminster and instead assembled as ‘Dáil Éireann’. The first Dáil met on 21 January 1919 in the Mansion House in Dublin city. This documentary examines the origins and achievements of the first parliament of the Irish Republic. (First Broadcast 1969) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In October 1960, the last remaining inhabitants of Inishark evacuated the small island off the coast of Connemara. In this documentary, the former islanders talk about their memories of life on Inishark. (originally broadcast 1968) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cork’s Eoin 'The Pope' O'Mahony was an Irish barrister and political satirist. An Honorary life member of the TCD philosophy society, he occasionally broadcast on Radio Eireann. He entered politics trying and failing to be nominated in the 1952 and 1966 presidential elections (First Broadcast 1970) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kate O'Flynn's documentary about two expert climbers who got into difficulty in an environment and a mountain they knew too well, Lugnaquilla, Co.Wicklow. (Made as part of the course in Media Arts at the Dublin Institute of Technology) (First Broadcast 2009) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In 1968, the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association was born - a rally was held, then followed the first civil rights march. This documentary examines the history of the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Movement (First Broadcast 1988) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An abstract and interesting examination of the terror of the night, fear of the dark and power of religion and prayer. We learn that the dark evokes many emotions. Some love the dark, like astronomers for instance, whereas others still dislike darkness as they associate it with some traumatic event from their youth. (First Broadcast 1999) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike Ladd and Stuart Hall present a very unique feature on the passage of time and sound. (First Broadcast 1999) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A celebration of one of the unsung heroines of Dublin's Gaiety Theatre; Anno the wardrobe mistress. We go backstage and learn what goes into this essential role in the world of the arts. (First Broadcast 1998) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brendan Behan was and still is regarded as one of Ireland’s greatest writers. Born in Dublin city in 1923, Brendan wrote poetry, novels and plays, in both English and Irish. This is his story, told by the people who knew him. It also features the voice of Brendan and his music. (First Broadcast 1974) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dublin’s Jimmy O'Dea was one of Ireland's most legendary comedians and actors. He was known for his role in the film Darby O’Gill and the Little People. Made 10 years before his death in 1965, this documentary looks back on 20 years of his comedy, songs and sketches including his most famous creation - Biddy Mulligan. (First Broadcast 1954) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A biography of P. Moran, founder of 'The Leader' that takes a look at the history of the magazine, its readership, its subject matter and its influence on Irish culture. Contains contributions from Cathal O Shannon, Con Curran, Nuala Moran and memories from readers of 'The Leader'. (First Broadcast 1966) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A look at some of the often unusual Irish folk remedies that have been passed down through the generations, such as crawling under the belly of an ass foal that hasn't been ridden as a cure for whooping cough. Visiting the Leitrim-Cavan border, this is a study on folk medicine and cures for man and beast. (First Broadcast 1975) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A biography of the poet George MacBeth who lived his last few years in Co. Galway. His wife Penny discusses how he coped with poor health and Motor Neuron disease. Born in 1932 in Lancashire, UK, he would go on to to join BBC radio where he worked as a producer of programmes on poetry. He died in 1992 (First Broadcast 1992) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The singing of hymns and religious music holds great importance for various people. Co. Galway man Sonny Molloy, first sang at the Augustinian church as a boy and began conducting the choir in 1955. The programme highlights the enduring power of singing as a form of spirituality today (First Broadcast 2006) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Book of Ruth is a book of the Old Testament. It is named after its central figure, Ruth the Moabitess, the great-grandmother of David and according to the Gospel of Matthew, and ancestress of Jesus. The book tells of Ruth's accepting of the God of the Israelites as her God and the Israelite people as her own. (First Broadcast 1991) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This is the story of county Waterford woman Zeta Woods, a 26 year old who has been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Zeta discusses living with the disability, how it affects family, work and social life and her hopes for the future. There is no known cure for MS. (First Broadcast 2004) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A drama documentary about the fascinating history of Maria Gertrudis Hore, an Irish-Spanish poet from the 18th century. Wed at 19, her husband often away at sea, she began a romance with a brigadier. However, wracked with guilt at the age of 35 she decided to enter a convent, where she died in South America in 1801. (First Broadcast 1996) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In 1971, Aer Lingus took delivery of its first Boeing 747 aircraft, the Saint Colmcille. This event was huge for Irish aviation. This flight was documented from start to finish, as it made its journey from Seattle in America to Dublin, Ireland (1971) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A documentary on railway men as told by people who have worked the tracks, telling the story of rail transit in Ireland from steam to electric. (First Broadcast 1985) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A documentary on the history of leap years, examining the topic and the people who are affected by the bissextile problem. With contributions from George Green, Ginette Waddell, Jim Reid and Brendan O' Duill. (First Broadcast 1965) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The history of Florimond Comte De Bestereaux (1836-1904) of Durrus Co. Clare. As told through the vivid memories of the locals that surrounded him during his time there. (First broadcast 1966) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There is currently no legislation for the right to aftercare in Ireland. Recorded in a number of locations including, houses, parks and the streets of Dublin, this documentary explores the family, health and drug problems of those leaving state care who have experienced homelessness. It includes their struggles and ambitions(First Broadcast 2009) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Robert Southwell was an English Catholic priest. He was also well known as a poet and missionary in the post-reformation UK. In 1595, Southwell was hanged drawn and quartered after he was convicted of high treason for his links to the Holy See. In 1970 he was canonised by Pope Paul VI as one of the Forty Martyrs. (First Broadcast 1989) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
