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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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The Seventh Summit

2014 was Mount Everest darkest year. In April of this year, Irishman Paul Devaney was approaching Base Camp as the biggest tragedy to hit the legendary mountain struck. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 29, 201440 minEp. 1

The Seventh Summit

2014 saw Mount Everest's darkest year yet. In April, Irishman Paul Devaney was approaching Base Camp as the biggest tragedy to hit the legendary mountain struck. (First broadcast 2014) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 29, 201440 minEp. 1

The Grandfather Canoe

Two hundred years after a revered and sacred canoe disappeared from the banks of the St John River in Canada, it turned up in a building in Galway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 22, 201440 minEp. 1

Info Lady

Why is a woman cycling around Bangladeshi villages with a laptop on her bike? Because she’s an “Info Lady”. A Bangladeshi innovation that's changing lives. Why is a woman cycling around Bangladeshi villages with a laptop on her bike? Because she’s an “Info Lady”. A Bangladeshi innovation that's changing lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 15, 201440 minEp. 1

Never Knocked Down

Legendary boxing trainer Angelo Dundee said the two best chins in boxing belonged to Muhammad Ali and a Connemara man, Sean Mannion. Originally from Rosmuc, in County Galway, Sean was never knocked down in 57 professional bouts, including a world title fight. (2014) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 15, 201441 minEp. 1

They Had No Choice - The Irish Horse at War

The horse has been at the heart of Irish life for centuries, but its role, significance and relationship with humans was irrevocably changed during WWI when over 65,000 Irish horses were brought to the front. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 08, 201438 minEp. 1

A Solemn Undertaking

Somewhere in Ireland today, a grieving person is picking up the phone to call a Funeral Director, but have you ever wondered what it is like to be that person in the black suit? ... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 18, 201437 minEp. 1

The Beach Boys of Rossnowlagh

The four brothers who discovered surfing in the 1960s - when nobody in Ireland even knew what it was - and have kept on riding the waves for almost fifty years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 11, 201441 minEp. 1

Dead People Don't Matter

On the night of Sep 18 1988 Anne Gillepsie and her mother Annie were shot dead in the car park of Sligo General Hospital by John Gallagher, Anne's estranged boyfriend of three and a half years, John Gallagher, was found guilty but insane in 1989. (2006) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 02, 201444 minEp. 1

Keeping the Door Open

Levis Pub in Ballydehob, Cork has been in the hands of one family for over 100 years. The next generation have taken on the challenge of keeping the pub alive and maintaining that legacy. With costs rising and rural population declining, will they succeed? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 27, 201441 minEp. 1

The Irishwoman Who Shot Mussolini

Four people tried to assassinate Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini. Only one person ever came close - her name was Violet Gibson and she was Irish. Violet spend the rest of her life in mental institutions, forgotten by society and by history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 20, 201441 minEp. 1

The Irishwoman Who Shot Mussolini

Four people tried to assassinate Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini. Only one person came close - her name was Violet Gibson and she was Irish. Violet spent the rest of her life in mental institutions, forgotten by society and by history. (2014) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 19, 201441 minEp. 1

The Rough With The Smoothie

What can you do if you're pregnant and dreading the aftermath of a rough labour? You could try eating your placenta. Mary-Elaine Tynan was dreading post-natal life and came across this as a possible solution. Is it dangerous; could she try it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 12, 201440 minEp. 1

Mairead's First Communion

What do you do when you're not practising Catholics but your daughter wants to make her First Communion? daughter Mairead is excited about making her First Communion with all her school friends. Mam Anne, is an Australian immigrant to Ireland and wants to understand why the celebration of First Communion is so popular in Ireland. Narrated and produced by Anne Wayne. Production Supervision by Liam O'Brien. (2014) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 06, 201441 minEp. 1

Live Where You Learn

Cistercian College Roscrea invites Sixth Class boys to stay overnight to see if they like the idea of boarding-school. So, the Documentary On One did just that: spent 24 hours in Cistercian College Roscrea. Cistercian College Roscrea invites Sixth Class boys to stay overnight to see if they like the idea of boarding-school. So, the Documentary On One did just that: spent 24 hours in Cistercian College Roscrea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 30, 201441 minEp. 1

DocArchive (1975): A Universal Affliction, Loneliness

Often described as the worst form of human suffering, loneliness can affect anyone and any person of any age. Producer P.P McGuire traces the reasons why people feel lonely. In this documentary, people living with loneliness share their experience while one doctor shares his experience of helping patients recover. (1975) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 28, 201438 minEp. 1

A Solemn Undertaking

Somewhere in Ireland today, a grieving person is picking up the phone to call a Funeral Director, but have you ever wondered what it is like to be that person in the black suit? We go behind the doors of the Irish Funeral Home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 23, 201437 minEp. 1

The Two Hundred Euro Racehorse

Maria Gallagher just wanted to give a rescue horse called Rolo a home - but she soon found out she had a racehorse on her hands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 16, 201441 minEp. 1

The Echo Chamber - The Story of Jihad Jane

One day three people in different parts of the world went online, the meet in a chat room, they talk with each other, it will change their lives forever. (2013) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 09, 201449 minEp. 1

Eight Days in November

In 2002, a succession of men went into the River Slaney in Enniscorthy in Co Wexford - 12 years on, Aoife Kavanagh returns to the town to see how the families and communities have coped – and to explore the revived push within Wexford to combat suicide. In 2002, a succession of men went into the River Slaney in Enniscorthy in Co Wexford - 12 years on, Aoife Kavanagh returns to the town to see how the families and communities have coped – and to explore the revived push within Wexford to combat s...

Apr 25, 201441 minEp. 1

Losing Erin

The story of a woman watching her world slip through her fingers and a family struggling to keep her falling through the cracks of the mental health system. It takes you from her home in Western Australia to the streets of Tijuana, Mexico. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 11, 201453 minEp. 1

Corks Hidden Village

A fabulously witty and charming journey into Cork City's labyrinth that is the English Market - A story that weaves it way through two centuries - overcoming fires, famine, rebellion and war. A fabulously witty and charming journey into Cork City's labyrinth that is the English Market - A story that weaves it way through two centuries - overcoming fires, famine, rebellion and war. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 04, 201440 minEp. 1

John's Move

John Maguire has a big decision to make. He has to move home. He's 59 years of age and has lived in the same type of home since he was just two: sheltered accommodation. John Maguire has a big decision to make. He has to move home. He's 59 years of age and has lived in the same type of home since he was just two: sheltered accommodation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 21, 201431 minEp. 1

DocArchive (1959): Centenary of Lourdes

In 1858 Bernadette Soubirous, a fourteen year old girl had multiple visions of the Blessed Lady in a grotto in the outskirts of Lourdes, Frances. One hundred years later, The Catholic Church celebrated the Centenary of Lourdes. We follow those who travelled there for miracles including Irish clergy and Irish pilgrimages. (1959) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 19, 201459 minEp. 1

The Curious Ear (2008) - With Her Lipstick and her Keys

The Beatles were an English music rock band that formed in Liverpool, U.K in 1960. They became widely regarded as the greatest and most influential act of the rock era. This is the remarkable story of thecoincidence of talent, fate and sheer good luck which helped The Beatles break into America in 1964. (First Broadcast 2008) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 11, 201414 minEp. 1

Rail Baggage - Part 2

Everyday hundreds of people travel between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland on the Belfast Dublin train. In part 2 John Toal explores opinions and perceptions whilst traveling south to north over the Irish border (BBC Radio Ulster Production) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 07, 201429 minEp. 1

The Curious Ear (2008): Eight Days a Week

Kilkenny man, Seán Kilkenny is a huntsman who’s devoted to his pack of hunting dogs - whose job it is to follow and kill the fox. We eavesdrop on Seán and his dogs and hear him talk about his passion for the hunt. He dismisses hunt objectors and believes that the hunting ban is not working in the U.K. (First Broadcast 2008) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 06, 201414 minEp. 1

Rail Baggage (Part 1)

Everyday hundreds of people travel between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland on the Belfast Dublin train. In part 1 John Toal explores opinions and perceptions whilst traveling north to south over the Irish border (BBC Radio Ulster Production) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 28, 201429 minEp. 1

Tangled Web, Part 2 - The Sound of Dissent

2nd part of a two part documentary on the history of adoption in Australia. Throughout the 1950's and 60's, adoption was widely accepted in Australian society - but the 1970's brought a change in thinking and the consequences of adoption (ABC Production) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 201452 minEp. 1

Tangled Web - Part 1

In the 1970's almost 10,000 babies a year were given up for adoption in Australia - it seemed unstoppable. Why? Single parents were invisible - families kept secrets - there was a suspicion of the 'quality' of children born out of wedlock (ABC Production) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 14, 201452 minEp. 1
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