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: Away to the War
The late Dr Aidan MacCarthy (1914-1995) from Castletownbere, Co. Cork ...
The late Dr Aidan MacCarthy (1914-1995) from Castletownbere, Co. Cork recounts his extraordinary experiences from Dunkirk to Nagasaki as an RAF medical officer during World War II (Broadcast 1995).
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DocArchive: Globetrotter
A documentary by Dick Warner on an incident packed bus ...
A documentary by Dick Warner on an incident packed bus trip from London to Kathmandu. The five thousand mile journey includes stops in Greece, Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan. (Broadcast in 1979)
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DocArchive: And a Bit Off The Top
The story of a famed Galway barber - Chick Gillen ...
The story of a famed Galway barber - Chick Gillen of Dominick Street. We hear from both Chick and his clientele as they talk their way through the world of hair and life. (2000) A look at the everyday life of barber Chick Gillen of Dominick Street, Galway and his clientele. (2000)
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DocArchive: Inside Bacolod Prison
Fr. Niall O'Brien gives us an insight into what life ...
Fr. Niall O'Brien gives us an insight into what life is like in Bacolod prison, located in the Philippines.We hear of how life in this prison is a far cry from that in Ireland, and the role that the church plays within the prison walls. (Broadcast 1984)
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DocArchive: Irish Hospital in Baghdad
The Ibn al-bitar Hospital was run solely by Irish medical ...
The Ibn al-bitar Hospital was run solely by Irish medical staff for the Government of Iraq during the 1980's. A combination of tragedy and comedy, the hospital provided a high standard of care to Iraqi citizens during the Iran Iraq War. (Broadcast 1985)
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DocArchive: Plague House Orchestra
Tobacco smoking is one of those habits full of contradictions. ...
Tobacco smoking is one of those habits full of contradictions. Smokers know of the myriad of complications from smoking cigarettes but choose to continue to smoke for a variety of reasons. This is a story of love and hate - of tobacco..... (Broadcast 1998)
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DocArchive: Homegrown Wings
The passion for flying that began in someone’s backyard. A ...
The passion for flying that began in someone’s backyard. A documentary by Madeline O’Rourke about some of the enterprising people who managed to build viable aircraft in domestic hangers (Broadcast 1998).
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DocArchive: History on Wheels
Wolsley, Silver Stream, Lanchester, Model T - collectors of veteran ...
Wolsley, Silver Stream, Lanchester, Model T - collectors of veteran and vintage cars share their passion for their motors. Enthusiastic members of motor clubs around the country organise events throughout the year to showcase their cars (Broadcast 1985).
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DocArchive: Harmony Heights
On the 2nd July 2004, the body of fourteen year ...
On the 2nd July 2004, the body of fourteen year old Jamie Farrelly-Maughan was discovered behind a disused house in Harmony Heights - a housing estate in Cavan Town. She had lain there for six days. (First Broadcast 2008) On the 2nd July 2004, the body of fourteen year old Jamie Farrelly-Maughan was discovered behind a disused house in Harmony Heights - a housing estate in Cavan Town. She had lain there for six days. (First Broadcast 2008)
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DocArchive: Eye and Ear
An exploration of the history of the Royal Victoria Eye ...
An exploration of the history of the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear hospital in Dublin. (Broadcast 1984)
