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: Transocean Airway history of Aer Lingus
As Aer Lingus celebrates its 75th anniversary in May 2011, ...
As Aer Lingus celebrates its 75th anniversary in May 2011, we return to 1983 to a time when the Irish American transatlantic routes were critised for their loss making. But the Irish American link is one which has always been valued (Broadcast 1983)
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DocArchive: Gillie
Two men in a boat - Frank Reilly and Conn ...
Two men in a boat - Frank Reilly and Conn McCool - go trout fishing on Lough Mask. Frank is the angler, deciding the method of fishing and taking advice from Conn - the Gillie, supplying the knowledge of local conditions. (Broadcast 2000)
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DocArchive: A Light from the Grave
A story of mystery - of the 18th century grave ...
A story of mystery - of the 18th century grave of Father Andrew Mullen in Offaly. Fr William Dempsey has made it his life's work to have Father Mullen beatified. But why in 21st century Ireland is Fr Mullens grave still visited for hope and cures? (2006) A story of mystery - of the 18th century grave of Father Andrew Mullen in Offaly. Fr William Dempsey has made it his life's work to have Father Mullen beatified. But why in 21st century Ireland is Fr Mullens grave still visited for hope and cures? (2006)
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DocArchive: Bell, Bike and Saddle (Broadcast 1985)
A look at the history of the bicycle and life ...
A look at the history of the bicycle and life as a cyclist in Ireland in 1985. A look at the history of the bicycle and life as a cyclist in Ireland in 1985.
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DocArchive: Day on the Bog
As the current cutting of turf debate rages in the ...
As the current cutting of turf debate rages in the Ireland of 2011, we travel back 15yrs to spend a day on the bog in Co. Meath. The conversation flows through age old traditions and characters and is only interrupted by cups of tea (First broadcast 1996)
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DocArchive: All the lonely People
Humans are social animals; it is our nature to be ...
Humans are social animals; it is our nature to be so. We strive towards being part of social groupings. But not everyone finds themselves in that position. What happens when we 'loose' family and friends and live life on our own? (First broadcast 1994)
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DocArchive: Time Piece
Time passes us all by - day and night. But ...
Time passes us all by - day and night. But what of time itself? When did it come about? How did it come about? Where are its origins? We meet people whose whole lives are spent working with time, studying it or indeed explaining it! (First broadcast 1997)
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DocArchive: Some Rain Later
It began in very primitive circumstances centuries ago but meteorology ...
It began in very primitive circumstances centuries ago but meteorology - the science of weather forecasting has evolved over the years into a highly sophisticated operation. (Broadcast 1980)
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DocArchive: A Fathers Story
A story of survival. 20 years ago, Jerry Dennehy was ...
A story of survival. 20 years ago, Jerry Dennehy was told to say goodbye to his family. In this documentary, he talks openly with his daughter, Susan Dennehy, about his battles, his unusual methods of coping and the 'curse of an interesting life'. (2006)
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DocArchive: Minor Detail
A look at one of the worlds most iconic cars- ...
A look at one of the worlds most iconic cars- The Morris Minor (Broadcast 1985)
