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RTÉ Radio 1: Documentary on One

The main weekly documentary slot on RTÉ Radio 1 and the largest arena for radio documentaries in Ireland.

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    DocArchive: Indian Ocean Tsunami - One Year On

    The story of 23 yr old Wexford man, Michael Murphy ...

    The story of 23 yr old Wexford man, Michael Murphy who lost his life in the Indian Ocean tsunami. Michael's mother, Theresa, his sister Anne Maria and his two brothers Paul and Kevin, speak publicly for the first time. (2005) The story of 23 yr old Wexford man, Michael Murphy who lost his life in the Indian Ocean tsunami. Michael's mother, Theresa, his sister Anne Maria and his two brothers Paul and Kevin, speak publicly for the first time. (2005)

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    DocArchive: David's Diary

    In 1904, Fr. John Creagh gave two sermons that expressed ...

    In 1904, Fr. John Creagh gave two sermons that expressed unfounded hostility towards Limerick's Jewish community. This led to boycott and intimidation, forcing the them out of the city within a year (Broadcast 1998).

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    DocArchive: Fire and Ice

    The land where ice and fire dominates the way of ...

    The land where ice and fire dominates the way of life - a perspective on Iceland as seen by those who go to visit, and the side of life as experienced by those who live there (Broadcast 1978).

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    DocArchive - 33 Miles and Good Luck

    A first hand look at the world famous nature trail ...

    A first hand look at the world famous nature trail in Clinton Valley, New Zealand (Broadcast 1975).

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    DocArchive: Soshin Godness of Mercy

    In 1979, 24-year-old Maura O'Halloran began her study of Zen ...

    In 1979, 24-year-old Maura O'Halloran began her study of Zen in Japan and became a Buddhist monk. Her life was tragically cut short, and today she is revered as a Buddhist saint (Broadcast 1997).

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    DocArchive: The Magic Rod

    The mystery behind the ancient art of water divining, used ...

    The mystery behind the ancient art of water divining, used for thousands of years for locating well, springs and other water sources (Broadcast 1978).

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    DocArchive: Brown Envelopes with Three Pounds

    A profile of the Society of St. Vincent De Paul ...

    A profile of the Society of St. Vincent De Paul in Ireland, the largest, voluntary, charitable organisation in the country, who aim to tackle poverty through the provision of practical assistance to those in need (Broadcast 1997).

    Jul 8, 2009 Read more
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    DocArchive: Vietnam Wall

    The Vietnam War was fought from 1955 to 1975 with ...

    The Vietnam War was fought from 1955 to 1975 with a death toll exceeding 2 million soldiers and civilians. This is an essay in music and voice on the American experience of that war - centred around the War Memorial Wall in Washington DC (Broadcast 1988)

    Jul 5, 2009 Read more
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    DocArchive: Baldoyle Racecourse

    For most of the 20th century, Baldoyle was famed for ...

    For most of the 20th century, Baldoyle was famed for its racecourse, a seaside track in County Dublin that witnessed many stars in its history, both on the Flat and over Jumps (Broadcast 1979).

    Jul 4, 2009 Read more
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    DocArchive: Market Values

    Stock markets and money markets - what are they for, ...

    Stock markets and money markets - what are they for, and who runs them? While we struggle for the bare necessities, are the people in the markets making millions? Sean Moncrieff takes a look at the workings of the Irish Stock Market (Broadcast 1994).

    Jul 3, 2009 Read more
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