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Documentary on One Podcast

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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.

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Comrade Pavlik

The story of how an unhappy, troublemaking child was made into a hero for Soviet children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 19, 200915 minEp. 1

DocArchive: The Turret Room - Edward Martyn

A portrait of Irish dramatist, patron of the arts, and nationalist, Edward Martyn. From his relationship with his mother, to his life in Irish theatre, this documentary charts this Irishman's fascinating life. (Broadcast 1956) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 19, 200945 minEp. 1

DocArchive (1969): Miracles and Mysteries

Miracle and mystery plays were a form of medieval drama. These plays were mostly about religion and were used to teach people about the bible. The Abbey Theatre in Dublin ran a series of these plays in the 1960’s. (First Broadcast 1969) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 18, 200958 minEp. 1

DocArchive: Historical Society Trinity

Established in 1770, the Trinity Historical Society is the oldest undergrad debating society in the world and has a long and eventful history. It has hosted guest speeches from some of the most influential figures in the public sphere (Broadcast 1970) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 18, 200958 minEp. 1

DocArchive: Hunting with the crowd

A radio documentary that goes inside the social studies class in Mountjoy Prison in Dublin and sees what if any impact it can make. The prison, nicknamed The Joy, is a closed, medium security prison and one of the oldest in Ireland (Broadcast 1998) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 18, 200942 minEp. 1

DocArchive: Movement on Rock

A radio documentary which explores the world of the rock climber through the face of Clogwybdu'rarddu in Wales, graded a virtually impossible E9 climb. Enter into an esoteric world where ropes, picks and champions are all that matters (broadcast 1998) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 17, 200942 minEp. 1

DocArchive: The Larkin Way

The story of social and industrial change in Ireland inspired by the life and work of Labour Party politician and trade union official James Larkin Junior (First broadcast 1969). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 16, 200958 minEp. 1

DocArchive: Something Changed

A radio documentary about the artist Brian McGuire and the effect of his art classes in the maximum security prison located in Portlaoise - a prison which houses Ireland's most dangerous criminals (Broadcast 1998) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 16, 200942 minEp. 1

DocArchive: Response - 50 Years of the Legion of Mary

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.

Aug 15, 200959 minEp. 1

DocArchive: Testament of Freedom

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.

Aug 14, 20091 hrEp. 1

Songs from the Inside

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.

Aug 14, 200944 minEp. 1

DocArchive: Cove of Cork

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.

Aug 13, 20091 hr 12 minEp. 1

DocArchive: Irish Mail

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.

Aug 13, 200945 minEp. 1

DocArchive: Gritty City

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.

Aug 12, 200943 minEp. 1

DocArchive: On The Mitch

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.

Aug 12, 20091 hr 18 minEp. 1

DocArchive (1969): The First Dáil

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.

Aug 11, 20091 hr 33 minEp. 1

DocArchive: The Men of Inishark

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.

Aug 10, 200930 minEp. 1

DocArchive (1970): Remembering Eoin

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.

Aug 09, 200949 minEp. 1

The Curious Ear (2009): Close Call

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.

Aug 09, 200922 minEp. 1

DocArchive (1988): Ulster at the Crossroads

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.

Aug 08, 20091 hr 28 minEp. 1

DocArchive (1999): The Night Stairs

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.

Aug 07, 200942 minEp. 1

DocArchive (1999): Wind and Water

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.

Aug 06, 200943 minEp. 1

DocArchive (1998): Anno's Wardrobe

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.

Aug 05, 200943 minEp. 1

DocArchive (1974): Brendan Behan, The Writer, The Rebel and The Rollicking Boy

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.

Aug 04, 20091 hr 56 minEp. 1

DocArchive (1954): The O'Dea Story

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.

Aug 03, 20091 hr 13 minEp. 1

DocArchive (1966): Moran of the Leader

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.

Aug 02, 200943 minEp. 1

DocArchive (1975): Three Times Under the Ass' Belly

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.

Jul 31, 20091 hr 18 minEp. 1

DocArchive (1992): The Late MacBeth

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.

Jul 31, 200939 minEp. 1

DocArchive (2006): Like Feathers on the Breath of God

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.

Jul 30, 200940 minEp. 1
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