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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: What Do You Say To Someone Who Is Dying?

    From denial and anger to bargaining, depression and acceptance, the ...

    From denial and anger to bargaining, depression and acceptance, the process people go through when they have been diagnosed with a fatal illness is discussed by doctors, nurses and social workers in this documentary (First broadcast 1984).

    Jun 11, 2009 Read more
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    DocArchive: Fr. McFadden of Gweedore

    The life and times of Father James McFadden, parish priest ...

    The life and times of Father James McFadden, parish priest of Gweedore, who opposed evicitions by the agents of Lord George Hill, landlord for that area (Broadcast 1975)

    Jun 10, 2009 Read more
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    DocArchive: Seawatch

    A look at the intricate system of services and personnel ...

    A look at the intricate system of services and personnel who make up the Irish Sea Rescue Services Organisation (Broadcast 1986).

    Jun 10, 2009 Read more
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    DocArchive: Aspects of America

    In 1971, Seán Mac Réamoinn, set out to examine contemporary ...

    In 1971, Seán Mac Réamoinn, set out to examine contemporary life in America. What he found was a country full of character, with a difference approach to life, but with its problems too. Makes for pretty interesting listening 40 yrs on.... (Broadcast 1971)

    Jun 7, 2009 Read more
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    DocArchive: De Valera Remembered

    Sean Macentee and De Valera first met in Dartmoor Prison ...

    Sean Macentee and De Valera first met in Dartmoor Prison in July 1917. It was the beginning of a long friendship and time spent together in politics. John Bowman presents a documentary remembering De Valera and the birth of Fianna Fail. (Broadcast 1982)

    Jun 6, 2009 Read more
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    DocArchive: All The Dead Voices (1986)

    A celebration for Samuel Beckett's 80th Birthday, recorded at the ...

    A celebration for Samuel Beckett's 80th Birthday, recorded at the international Samuel Beckett Conference in Paris in April 1986 (Broadcast May 1986).A celebration for Samuel Beckett's 80th Birthday, recorded at the international Samuel Beckett Conference in Paris in April 1986 (Broadcast May 1986).

    Jun 5, 2009 Read more
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    DocArchive: Leeside Clinic

    Jack Lynch was a TD for 33 years and served ...

    Jack Lynch was a TD for 33 years and served for two terms as Taoiseach but each week he held a clinic for his constituents in Cork to deal with their queries. (Broadcast 1978)

    Jun 5, 2009 Read more
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    DocArchive: Albert and Adolf were friends

    Between 1932 and 1939, Dr Adolf Mahr, a Nazi Archaeologist ...

    Between 1932 and 1939, Dr Adolf Mahr, a Nazi Archaeologist occasionally based in Dublin, and his Jewish friend, philanthropist Albert Bender, exchange dozens of letters - and some of these survived - detailing an extraordinary era (First Broadcast 2001)

    Jun 5, 2009 Read more
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    No Bull In a China Shop (1986)

    An insight into the character behind soon to be Commander-in-Chief ...

    An insight into the character behind soon to be Commander-in-Chief of the UN Observer Corps, Bill Callaghan (Broadcast 1986).

    Jun 4, 2009 Read more
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    DocArchive: A Woman Called Auntie

    Alice was 13 years old when she was trafficked by ...

    Alice was 13 years old when she was trafficked by an 'aunt' from Ghana, through Togo and by boat to Gabon in Central Africa as we go on a journey from Ireland to West Africa along the child trafficking routes (Broadcast 2006).

    Jun 3, 2009 Read more
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