RTÉ Radio 1: Documentary on One
The main weekly documentary slot on RTÉ Radio 1 and the largest arena for radio documentaries in Ireland.
Visit Show Website http://www.rte.ie/radio1/doconone/Recently Aired
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DocArchive: Movement on Rock
A radio documentary which explores the world of the 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)
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DocArchive: The Larkin Way
The story of social and industrial change in Ireland inspired ...
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).
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DocArchive: Something Changed
A radio documentary about the artist Brian McGuire and the ...
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)
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DocArchive: Response - 50 Years of the Legion of Mary
The Legion of Mary- a volunteer organisation for lay Catholics ...
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).
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DocArchive: Testament of Freedom
An indepth insight into the the events that led to ...
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)
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DocArchive: Cove of Cork
Known as Queenstown from 1850 to 1920, Cobh is home ...
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.
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DocArchive: Irish Mail
One of the earliest docs in our archives, the story ...
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)
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DocArchive: Gritty City
An exploration of the network of illegal Irish immigrants who ...
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)
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DocArchive: On The Mitch
Why do kids skip school? In this doc, mitchers reveal ...
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)
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DocArchive: The Men of Inishark
In October 1960, the last remaining inhabitants of Inishark evacuated ...
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)
