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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Don't try to tell Irish schoolboy jokes to a Nigerian woman
Ronan Kelly attempts a bit of intercultural exchange on the ...
Ronan Kelly attempts a bit of intercultural exchange on the streets of Dublin with a Nigerian woman, Majupe. She tells him about a time she had a boil on her bum - he counters with a joke about boils. Disaster. (Short radio feature from RTE Ireland)
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A Bullet for the General
For 4 decades, Major General Hugh Tudor, scrupulously avoided publicity ...
For 4 decades, Major General Hugh Tudor, scrupulously avoided publicity whilst living a careful quiet life in the shadows. But he lived in fear all his life - for during Ireland's most troubled period, he was the boss of the infamous Black and Tans outfit.
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"The Flying Enterprise"
The dramatic story of a sinking ship, the captain who ...
The dramatic story of a sinking ship, the captain who wouldn't leave her and the 8-year old schoolboy, Pól Ó Duibhir, who followed the saga on radio. (A short Irish documentary, presented by Ronan Kelly on RTE Radio, Ireland)
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The Sinking of the Saint Patrick
We go in search of the truth behind one of ...
We go in search of the truth behind one of Ireland's worst Maritime disasters - the sinking of the St Patrick, a cross channel passenger ferry on the Rosslare-Fishguard route targeted by the German Air Force during WW2, resulting in the deaths of 30 people
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Because You Can't Smell Someone On Skype
Ciarán got himself a new phone. On it he found ...
Ciarán got himself a new phone. On it he found a dating website. On that he found Kelly. Only problem - he's in Ireland, she's in the US. So, not much hope of romance then? Liam Nolan tells the story. (Short Irish radio documentary - RTE Radio Ireland)
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The Curious Ear (2011): Not Bill Gates
Freddie Stapleton and Graham Hickey love Dublin's windows. Graham loves ...
Freddie Stapleton and Graham Hickey love Dublin's windows. Graham loves history and has a passion for windows and Freddie is a window cleaner.Produced by Colette Kinsella (First Broadcast 2011)
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One World: Catastrophe Level One
What's it like to live in a place where it ...
What's it like to live in a place where it hasn't rained in nearly 5 years? Welcome to Turkana, Northern Kenya, population 500,000. In 1961 the same thing happened and Irish nuns were amongst the first to arrive to help. 50 yrs on, nothing much has changed
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Ballymitty Drive-in Bingo
Possibly the oldest drive-in bingo in Ireland - definitely the ...
Possibly the oldest drive-in bingo in Ireland - definitely the most fun. Sure, you can play in your slippers and not miss Corrie! (A feature from the mid-90's in Wexford by Ronan Kelly for 'Today with Pat Kenny')
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The Reindeer Santa Left Behind
Last year, on Christmas Eve night, the most incredible set ...
Last year, on Christmas Eve night, the most incredible set of circumstances led Santa to leave his injured reindeer, Blitzen, behind him in Wexford in the care of the Mulready family. This is the amazing story of how one Irish family saved Christmas.
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Sing Kilcormac!
Lift up your hearts! Hear a village perform a cantata ...
Lift up your hearts! Hear a village perform a cantata written just for them by composer, Vincent Kennedy and then there's an incredible story about two women and a statue. From Kilcormac, Co.Offaly, a short Irish audio documentary from RTE Radio, Ireland.
