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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On the beach at Banna
Recorded over five days at Banna Beach in Kerry, this ...
Recorded over five days at Banna Beach in Kerry, this story follows 9yr old Brian Spillane as he takes part in a surf camp for autistic children. Trying new things can be extremely difficult for children with autism. Surely this will be a challenge too far
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The Curious Ear: Junction 16
Farmer turned church minister, Trevor Stevenson, looks down on a ...
Farmer turned church minister, Trevor Stevenson, looks down on a motorway junction and reminisces. (A short Irish radio documentary from RTE Radio Ireland).
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The Curious Ear: Gleeless
What are US High Schools really like? (A short Irish ...
What are US High Schools really like? (A short Irish radio documentary from RTE Radio Ireland.)
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City of Tents
January 12th 2010, an earthquake hits Haiti killing over 230,000 ...
January 12th 2010, an earthquake hits Haiti killing over 230,000 and making 1 million homeless. 1yr on, this documentary focuses on the life of St.Gerard's, a Haitian school run by the Redemptorist Priests and funded by the Irish charity Misean Cara.
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The Curious Ear: They're Not All Gone
Paula Carroll's stories of traditional musicians in Co.Clare (Funded by ...
Paula Carroll's stories of traditional musicians in Co.Clare (Funded by the BAI Sound & Vision Fund). A short radio documentary from RTE Radio, Ireland.
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DocArchive: A Long Way Home
Keiko was a male orca who starred in the three ...
Keiko was a male orca who starred in the three Free Willy movies. This documentary charts Keiko's journey from a Mexico city amusement park to the Westman islands in Iceland where he is preparing for freedom - on his way back home. (2001)
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8 Years On
A multi award winning documentary telling the story of a ...
A multi award winning documentary telling the story of a mother and son after a life seperated by drug addiction. Lynda Barton was born into 1960's Ballymun in Dublin, tried drugs at 13 and soon after had 2 babies. Her son Chris finally re-unites with her.
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DocArchive: Pints and Parables
Irish pubs and their clientele are revered the world over ...
Irish pubs and their clientele are revered the world over for their charm, drink and general hospitality. We enter into the hearts of some Irish pubs and 'watering holes' - to hear conversations filled with comedy and commentary. (Broadcast 1990)
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DocArchive: Timmy the Brit McCarthy
Timmy "The Brit" McCarthy spent years of his life in ...
Timmy "The Brit" McCarthy spent years of his life in England. He returned to Ireland in the 1960's and his interest in Irish Set dancing brought him in contact with people who were largely responsible for the revival and continuance of the tradition (2008)
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The Nightsingers of Brighton
Every year, villagers in a tiny village in Newfoundland ring ...
Every year, villagers in a tiny village in Newfoundland ring in the New Year with an 18th century New Year's carol brought over from Europe with the first Irish and English settlers. This is a story of keeping beautiful old traditions alive and kicking.
