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

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    Star Boy

    An adventure without words - go on a magical audio ...

    An adventure without words - go on a magical audio journey with Joe Brennan's "Star Boy" and children in An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny during the 2011 Earagail Arts Festival. Music by Christofer Walker. (A short Irish radio documentary from RTE Ireland)

    Aug 4, 2011 Read more
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    One World: "Part of the Family?"

    Philippinas are prized as the "BMW" of domestic workers in ...

    Philippinas are prized as the "BMW" of domestic workers in Ireland. What's their experience? One woman's story of work in Ireland to build a small empire back home. Producer, Kay Sheehy. Part of the "One World" series in partnership with Irish Aid.

    Aug 1, 2011 Read more
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    Mat the Goalie

    Mat Greg loves a group of footballers he says are ...

    Mat Greg loves a group of footballers he says are 'neglected': goalies. They get the blame, rarely credit and have one chance to be a hero: penalties. He talks of smells and mistakes. Learn about goalies and you learn about life. (Terry Flanagan reports)

    Jul 31, 2011 Read more
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    Ring Girls

    Their uniform is a bikini; their workplace is the boxing ...

    Their uniform is a bikini; their workplace is the boxing ring - the life of the 'Ring Girls'.

    Jul 29, 2011 Read more
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    Walk Around The Village

    Manchán Magann wanted to experience a different Africa so he ...

    Manchán Magann wanted to experience a different Africa so he went to a small village and stayed in a guesthouse. The night's entertainment included a tour around the village in the company of two boys who filled him in on all the gossip and characters.

    Jul 28, 2011 Read more
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    Kerry and the Tramp

    The untold story of Charlie Chaplin and how he found ...

    The untold story of Charlie Chaplin and how he found shelter and solace from the world on the edge of Europe, and why the locals of Waterville, Co. Kerry felt the need to honour his presence with a permanent statue on the sea front.

    Jul 22, 2011 Read more
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    Mine's A Pint

    The journey of a pint of blood from donation to ...

    The journey of a pint of blood from donation to patient - from vein to vein. Orla Rogers tells the fascinating story and hears from Susan who has every reason to be grateful to blood donors - so much so that her husband has made a particular pledge.

    Jul 21, 2011 Read more
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    Cork's Hidden Village

    A fabulously witty and charming journey into Cork City's English ...

    A fabulously witty and charming journey into Cork City's English Market. Recorded over a year, this a story that weaves its way through two centuries - overcoming fires, famine, rebellion and war - culminating with a royal visit by the Queen of England.

    Jul 15, 2011 Read more
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    Made In Temple Bar

    Give some artists and producers a topic and ask them ...

    Give some artists and producers a topic and ask them to come up with a Curious Ear - then sit back and enjoy. Temple Bar Cultural Trust commissioned 7 programmes for the Made In Temple Bar Festival - here are a few wonderful extracts.

    Jul 14, 2011 Read more
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    The House That Ronald Built

    The Ronald McDonald House on the grounds of Crumlin Childrens ...

    The Ronald McDonald House on the grounds of Crumlin Childrens Hospital in Dublin, provides a home from home for families of seriously ill children, as they attempt to create a semblance of a normal life in extremely abnormal circumstances.

    Jul 8, 2011 Read more
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