Audio Tales TU Dublin

Luke O Reilly Sits down for a deep and hard hitting conversation with his Mother who is terminally ill. They talk death, loss and the meaning to life. Music: Kathys song instrumental -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtgtrsLeY6k Oliver Coates - One Without - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwXoi5sTPqI

In this documentary a father and son sit down to reflect on their younger days and memories in which they shared. The documentary looks at the theme of ageing and the perspective of this from both a dad and a son. The discussion is honest as the two share their differing opinions on life moving forward and how it will change for them both in the near future.

Shauna O Toole sets out to take a deep dive into her journey through TU Dublin’s Access Service to reveal that what some take for granted is a privilege to others. Music: Going Home and Up High By Supreme Collective Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKgY3zu7X8E

A homemade bar in a back garden has become a place of escape and sanctuary for some mid-to-elderly men in a small, isolated village in Wexford. Social drinking, music, darts and pool are the main activities that allow these men to meet and socialise, an important measure in maintaining men's positive mental health.

Hugh “Boogie” McDaid was my uncle. He was tragically killed before I was born, yet his presence in my family has been unmistakable. An eccentric, a rogue, a friend, a beloved son and brother. He lived a short life but one that was full of craic, mischief and music. I set out to learn more about him and the circumstances surrounding his tragic death. This podcast features the music of Horslips (use...

Receiving news of a cancer diagnosis can change one's life forever. However, for a unique group of women known as the Plurabelle Paddlers, this has not prevented them embracing a full and active life post breast cancer treatment. The Plurabelles are the first group in Ireland to be part of the growing international breast cancer dragon boat movement. The movement combines physical fitness training...

Join Paddy Kidd as he explores the beautiful artisan coffee shops around the country, which have become a huge fabric in Irish communities. Along the way he meets up with some fascinating and talented individuals. During the course of his journey, he uncovers their story, over a cup of coffee. On this first episode, he is joined by Maureen Kennelly, the current Director of the Arts Council. A Scho...

Domestic abuse can manifest itself in many ways, especially when children get caught in the crossfire. Josh Balfe reflects upon how his childhood experiences have followed him throughout his life, and charts the effects they’ve had on his development, growth and mental health. From anxiety and anger issues, throught to the mental barricades erected in self-defence at a young age - all had to final...

For some people living on a remote Irish island, with only your partner and no hot running water or electricity, for 6 months sounds like a nightmare but this is not the case for over thousands of couples who applied to move to the Great Blasket Island off the coast of Kerry last January. The highly coveted job goes to one lucky couple every year. Their responsibilities include maintaining the cot...

Food is the single great unifier. There is something about food that is powerful; it connects us to our own pasts, memories, and the world around us. In living abroad, food has sculpted Dhai Al Mutairi, and it helped her stay connected to her own culture and family in Saudi Arabia. In this documentary, Dhai talks with Dr. Ashley Rose Young and Dr. Rachel Laudan about the cultural significance of f...

Path to Positivity brings you the story of one woman's effort to make a difference. Laurena Pepper used her own experiences to create an online community of positivity. She discusses her story and how she ended up becoming a safe space for thousands of followers. Music: Xylo-Zico - Calm

At eight years of age, young Dublin Boy, Tommy Morgan was committed to Artane boys home for persistent truancy. During his time spent in the reform school, Tommy was subjected to relentless physical abuse at the hands of the Christian brothers. On his release, he mysteriously vanished. Speaking to Tommy’s nephew, Alan Morgan, he details the tragic events of the youngsters time while incarcerated a...

The pro wrestling world is a strange, wonderful yet tough world. Trainee pro wrestler Conn Kelly (Conn Mc Gillion) chronicles his path into the pro wrestling world, along with tag team partner Daragh Lynch. Conn talks candidly about his initial steps into pro wrestling, the balance between wrestling and other aspects of his life, what inspired him to start pursuing his dream and the ambitions he a...

The separation from the western world had its impact on Lithuanian culture. While western countries are proudly enjoying the liberation from the old world, Lithuania is only starting its journey towards it. This documentary examines the lives of LGBTQ people in Lithuania and their fight for a right to be recognized. Music used in the programme: Di Bos- Yubey Shan from freemusicarchive.org Alex Mas...

The Next Step is a TUDublin production done by final year journalism student Ciaron Noble. Ciaron lives with Cerebral Palsy. The Next Step is a story told by Ciaron through his own eyes. He talks about what it was like growing up and how he used his passion for sport to keep himself motivated throughout life. it’s a personal story about resilience and perseverance. Everybody has different challeng...

Kevin Byrne has been fighting poverty with Concern for more than 30 years. Having joined Concern in 1988 after ten years of being a spray painter, Kevin has gone on to become one of their longest serving members of staff. As he now sits in his Concern office on Camden Street in Dublins City, Kevin reflects on a lengthy career working overseas helping those most in need– showcasing to Gavin Dalton...

This is Audio Tales from the School of Media, TU Dublin, City Campus featuring the best of the final year audio documentaries from the Film & Broadcasting and Journalism undergraduate programmes. Audio Tales is built on the success of DIT FM and brings you award-winning audio documentaries from our extensive archive stretching back over twenty years. Find out more on Instagram @audiotalesTUDublin...

If there’s one thing a young person wants, it's self-confidence. In The Good Seed Will Grow Catherine Murphy takes us through her own ups and downs; her beginnings and endings and ALL of the uncertainty in between, on her own journey to discover this most desired trait - self-confidence. Catherine finds out what it really means to be comfortable in your own skin, and be proud of it too. Produced b...

The journey and education of Ana Novais. A story of rejection, acceptance and forgiveness. A radio documentary presented and produced by Ana Novais, a final- year BA Journalism project for TU Dublin. Photo Credit: Ana Novais Music featured (Creative Commons): Alexandre Bateiras; Android Escape, Chris Zabriskie; If you close your eyes I'm still with you; One step closer; Invisible beauty; I don't w...

'we don't grow up as ourselves; we grow up playing a version of ourselves that sacrifices authenticity to minimise humiliation and prejudice.' The cultural map of Ireland has changed dramatically over the last 50 years. Since the referenda on same-sex marriage, divorce, and the repeal of the 8th Amendment, the Catholic Church no longer has a monopoly over morality and so you would be forgiven for...

It is rare that one might find themselves never working a day in life because their passion is their job. But Noel Eccles is one such person and has not only turned his dream into his dream job, but has done so very successfully. The question is how did he achieve this and what experiences has life afforded him as a result? Music: Céline Dion - My Heart Will Go On Whitney Houston- I Will Always Lo...

Mental health and addiction are ailments that, if not addressed in tandem, can feed each other. But Ireland’s medical services aren’t equipped to treat the two simultaneously, and this immeasurably weakens their ability to help the most vulnerable. Hand in Hand tells the story of one sufferer of the dual ailments of mental health and addiction issues, and details Ireland’s wider problem with dual...

Louise Burne looks at her experience of having a south Dublin accent to see if growing up with this accent has led to unfair preconceptions of her accent. Accents are something we have no control over and are largely formed by our parents, where we went to school and where we grew up. However, as human beings, we are extremely quick to judge people on their accent and form preconceptions about peo...

Setting the record straight on the challenges, raw meaning and passion behind some of fashions greatest imagery. Background to my idea and my interest: I have always had a huge interest in fashion. From an early age it is something that I have been completely fascinated by. Not purely in terms of how I dress myself, but more so the evolution of style and clothing as an art form and how it is captu...

ASSAULT - a radio documentary produced by John Smith BA Journalism (2017) A fist can do more than just physical damage. So, how do you heal both the visible and invisible injuries from an assault? Three victims detail their personal stories, explaining how they overcame their traumatic experiences and the effects left with them. Being assaulted many years ago had a big impact on my life and has ma...