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: The Old Abbey Theatre as the New Begins
A look at the old Abbey Theatre, and the influence ...
A look at the old Abbey Theatre, and the influence it had on Irish culture.It originally aired the day that the new Abbey Theatre opened its doors to the public in 1966, whioch was also 15 years to the day that the it had closed due to fire.
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DocArchive: Orange and Green in a Land of Black and White
A Dublin school and a Belfast school join forces in ...
A Dublin school and a Belfast school join forces in rugby. This is 1995 Ireland - and the first time that an Catholic and Protestant school team toured together. This historic tour takes them to South Africa and on a trip of a lifetime. (Broadcast 1995)
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DocArchive: Poet and Preacher
Belfast born William Robert Rodgers, known as Bertie, is best ...
Belfast born William Robert Rodgers, known as Bertie, is best known as a poet - even though he was an essayist, a book reviewer, a BBC radio broadcaster and script writer, a lecturer and teacher as well as a former Presbyterian minister! (Broadcast 1972)
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DocArchive: The Irish Post
“If it’s Irish in Britain, we’ve got it covered” - ...
“If it’s Irish in Britain, we’ve got it covered” - a profile of The Irish Post newspaper established in 1970 to report on news affecting the Irish diaspora in Britain (Broadcast 1978).
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DocArchive: A tale of Seán and Mick
This is the life and times of Seán O'Casey and ...
This is the life and times of Seán O'Casey and his family through the memories and thoughts of their neighbours. O'Casey was an Irish dramatist and memoirist and the first Irish playwright of note to write about the Dublin working classes. (Broadcast 1968)
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DocArchive: The Boys of Wexford
A different look at the events of 1916, this account ...
A different look at the events of 1916, this account tells the little known story of how Enniscorthy had its own uprising days before the rising in Dublin. Those who were just young men at the time look back at an extraordinary time of their lives. (1966)
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DocArchive: Tartan Skirts and Tins of Salmon
In 1970’s Ireland, the most popular items to shoplift were ...
In 1970’s Ireland, the most popular items to shoplift were tartan skirts and tins of salmon! A look at the rise in shoplifting from the perspective of the shop owner, and how it became part of 'retail shrinkage' (Broadcast 1977).
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DocArchive: Roger Casement as Seen by his Contemporaries
Roger David Casement was an Irish nationalist, activist, patriot and ...
Roger David Casement was an Irish nationalist, activist, patriot and poet. Here, we listen to reminiscences of the man by those who knew him. (Broadcast 1965) Roger David Casement was an Irish nationalist, activist, patriot and poet. Here, we listen to reminiscences of the man by those who knew him. (Broadcast 1965)
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Doc Archive: If It's Sunday It Must Be Ireland
42 American tourists embark on a coach trip around Ireland. ...
42 American tourists embark on a coach trip around Ireland. But what attracts them to the Emerald Isle? What do they make of what is on offer, and of our Céad Míle Fáilte? (Broadcast 1977)
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DocArchive: Living To Tell The Tale
Every year hundreds are killed in road traffic accidents. Thousands ...
Every year hundreds are killed in road traffic accidents. Thousands more are injured - but we rarely hear these stories. This documentary meets with survivors of road traffic accidents, some of whom have suffered devastating brain injuries (Broadcast 2003)
