Ocean FM Documentaries

This look at the varied history of Sligo Gaol, its slide into disrepair and obscurity and a far-sighted programme that is now giving it a new lease of life tells the gripping stories of inmates and events that the Gaol has witnessed over the last two centuries. The series marks a unique turning point in the Gaol’s history, getting the inside track on its re-emergence into the public mind and revea...

This look at the varied history of Sligo Gaol, its slide into disrepair and obscurity and a far-sighted programme that is now giving it a new lease of life tells the gripping stories of inmates and events that the Gaol has witnessed over the last two centuries. The series marks a unique turning point in the Gaol’s history, getting the inside track on its re-emergence into the public mind and revea...

Enter the life, works and inspiration of well-known comic, writer and performer, Spike Milligan. The series is based around his strong links with Sligo Town in the North West of Ireland and the desire of a small group of committed locals and residents of the street on which his family lived, to gain recognition for this connection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enter the life, works and inspiration of well-known comic, writer and performer, Spike Milligan. The series is based around his strong links with Sligo Town in the North West of Ireland and the desire of a small group of committed locals and residents of the street on which his family lived, to gain recognition for this connection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This look at the varied history of Sligo Gaol, its slide into disrepair and obscurity and a far-sighted programme that is now giving it a new lease of life tells the gripping stories of inmates and events that the Gaol has witnessed over the last two centuries. The series marks a unique turning point in the Gaol’s history, getting the inside track on its re-emergence into the public mind and revea...

Enter the life, works and inspiration of well-known comic, writer and performer, Spike Milligan. The series is based around his strong links with Sligo Town in the North West of Ireland and the desire of a small group of committed locals and residents of the street on which his family lived, to gain recognition for this connection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On August 10th 1845, among the passengers on The Cambria’s Boston-Cork route, was an escaped slave called Frederick Douglass seeking asylum in Ireland. His just-published life story had become a bestseller and he was forced to flee the US with a price on his head. He sought asylum in Ireland. Once Frederick Douglass’ identity was revealed, he was thrown out of the first class deck, and a mob attem...

On August 10th 1845, among the passengers on The Cambria’s Boston-Cork route, was an escaped slave called Frederick Douglass seeking asylum in Ireland. His just-published life story had become a bestseller and he was forced to flee the US with a price on his head. He sought asylum in Ireland. Once Frederick Douglass’ identity was revealed, he was thrown out of the first class deck, and a mob attem...

On August 10th 1845, among the passengers on The Cambria’s Boston-Cork route, was an escaped slave called Frederick Douglass seeking asylum in Ireland. His just-published life story had become a bestseller and he was forced to flee the US with a price on his head. He sought asylum in Ireland. Once Frederick Douglass’ identity was revealed, he was thrown out of the first class deck, and a mob attem...

Mary Motorhead and the Head of Red O’Brien, is a powerful dramatic work that draws the listener into the very subjective worlds of its two protagonists. At times moving and tragic, at others funny and warm, these companion pieces speak compellingly about the relationship between individuals and how they interact with the wider world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mary Motorhead and the Head of Red O’Brien, is a powerful dramatic work that draws the listener into the very subjective worlds of its two protagonists. At times moving and tragic, at others funny and warm, these companion pieces speak compellingly about the relationship between individuals and how they interact with the wider world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canúintí na Gaeilge an lae inniu is an lae inné, atá faoi chabaidil sna cláracha seo. Déanann an sraith fiosrú ar canúintí Íochtar Conachta – Liatroma, Shligigh, Dun na nGaill agus Fearmanach - clár amhain ag díriú isteach ar gach Contae. Cuirfear canúintí daltaí Ghaelscoileanna san Iar-thuaisceart i gcomparáid le canúintí, atá ar thaifead, mar a bhítí á labhairt sna ceantracha nuair ba theanga po...

Canúintí na Gaeilge an lae inniu is an lae inné, atá faoi chabaidil sna cláracha seo. Déanann an sraith fiosrú ar canúintí Íochtar Conachta – Liatroma, Shligigh, Dun na nGaill agus Fearmanach - clár amhain ag díriú isteach ar gach Contae. Cuirfear canúintí daltaí Ghaelscoileanna san Iar-thuaisceart i gcomparáid le canúintí, atá ar thaifead, mar a bhítí á labhairt sna ceantracha nuair ba theanga po...

Canúintí na Gaeilge an lae inniu is an lae inné, atá faoi chabaidil sna cláracha seo. Déanann an sraith fiosrú ar canúintí Íochtar Conachta – Liatroma, Shligigh, Dun na nGaill agus Fearmanach - clár amhain ag díriú isteach ar gach Contae. Cuirfear canúintí daltaí Ghaelscoileanna san Iar-thuaisceart i gcomparáid le canúintí, atá ar thaifead, mar a bhítí á labhairt sna ceantracha nuair ba theanga po...

Canúintí na Gaeilge an lae inniu is an lae inné, atá faoi chabaidil sna cláracha seo. Déanann an sraith fiosrú ar canúintí Íochtar Conachta – Liatroma, Shligigh, Dun na nGaill agus Fearmanach - clár amhain ag díriú isteach ar gach Contae. Cuirfear canúintí daltaí Ghaelscoileanna san Iar-thuaisceart i gcomparáid le canúintí, atá ar thaifead, mar a bhítí á labhairt sna ceantracha nuair ba theanga po...