Documentary on One Podcast

James Whelan is a 15 year old from Dublin’s inner city. He is a horse owner and discusses the enjoyment he gets from owning the animal. Many youths in the area keep horses but face opposition from the local community. James left school early but works for a polishing business to earn an income for the upkeep of the horse. (First Broadcast 1997) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ciarán got himself a new phone. On it he found a dating website. On that he found Kelly. Only problem - he's in Ireland, she's in the US. So, not much hope of romance then? Liam Nolan tells the story. (Short Irish radio documentary - RTE Radio Ireland) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 1980s, many young Irish people emigrated to America due to unemployment. Paddy O’Gorman speaks to emigrants in New York, who have travelled to find work and many of them are in the country illegally. There are difficulties in finding work and accommodation, but many of the people love their new home. (First Broadcast 1986) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Freddie Stapleton and Graham Hickey love Dublin's windows. Graham loves history and has a passion for windows and Freddie is a window cleaner. Produced by Colette Kinsella (First Broadcast 2011) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's it like to live in a place where it hasn't rained in nearly 5 years? Welcome to Turkana, Northern Kenya, population 500,000. In 1961 the same thing happened and Irish nuns were amongst the first to arrive to help. 50 yrs on, nothing much has changed See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shane Dunphy goes in search of the truth behind one of Ireland's worst maritime disasters. The Saint Patrick, a Rosslare to Fishguard passenger ferry, was bombed and sunk by the Luftwaffe on 13th of June 1941, resulting in the deaths of 30 people. What puzzled Shane was why: the ship was not a military vessel, and Ireland as a neutral country was not at war. Yet the St Patrick was targeted not onc...

Possibly the oldest drive-in bingo in Ireland - definitely the most fun. Sure, you can play in your slippers and not miss Corrie! (A feature from the mid-90's in Wexford by Ronan Kelly for 'Today with Pat Kenny') See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lift up your hearts! Hear a village perform a cantata written just for them by composer, Vincent Kennedy and then there's an incredible story about two women and a statue. From Kilcormac, Co. Offaly, a short Irish audio documentary from RTE Radio, Ireland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The award winning tender and loving story of a husband, Matt, and his wife, Mai, whose lives have changed entirely since Mai was diagnosed with alzheimers. This is a story of a solemn promise made in marraige 'In sickness and health, till death do we part' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Moscow' Joe McKinley was eccentric. His Co. Antrim house, inside and out, was bizarre. His appearance was eye-catching. He was, simply, fascinating. In this extract from "Morning Glory" in 2001, presented by Kay Sheehy, you can hear why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An account of the 1956 All Ireland hurling Final between Wexford and Cork, which is considered by most to be one of the finest games of hurling ever seen. (Broadcast 2007) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A journey into sound and how it plays such an influential, yet often undervalued role in our lives - we explore the many ways sound interacts with us, and how we interact with it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the end of a dreadful year for Japan, Julien Clancy has found the people of Kobe have a most unusual way of remembering their tragedies and lifting their spirits. (A short Irish documentary from RTE Radio Ireland.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The complex and emotional journey of one couple trying to complete their family and their ten-year dream. John and Mary are trying to have a baby through IVF and after many years, this is their last chance. A delicate story of life and hope See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You've heard of Greenwich Mean Time and Daylight Saving Time...but, Dave Time? It's an invention of one Dublin man. Actually, it's not, it's just that he's late all the time. Then there's the story of his granny checking out who he's sleeping with... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim and Donal O'Donovan are father and son. Unbeknownst to each other, both lived double lives, both connected to Germany and both at very crucial periods in the nation's history. (2007) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One man's extraordinary promise to his dying father: that he would race in the Cork Lee Swim. Ger Philpott had swum competitively in pools but not in open water - he hated the idea. So, why did his father make this strange deathbed request? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A group of 10 and 11-year olds quiz author, Brian Gallagher, at the ILAC Library, Dublin: how he writes, keeping tension, the characters' names and, yes, how much he makes from them. Producer, Ronan Kelly (Short Irish documentary, RTE Radio Ireland.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each July 12th, large parades are held by the Orange Order and Ulster loyalist marching bands across Northern Ireland. Streets are bedecked with British flags and bunting, and large towering bonfires are lit. Roisin Boyd investigates this ancient tradition and asks why it's a flashpoint of conflict in Northern Ireland each year. (Broadcast 1987) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story of a 1961 fiesta red, Fender Stratocaster - it's life history and it's relationship with it's owner, who bought the item in Waltons, Dublin back in 1962. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An examination of the culture and heritage of the counties of Ulster, celebrated through literature and song. (Broadcast 1969) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story of two women who are HIV positive, one from Dublin and one from Kenya and how the diagnosis has altered their lives dramatically. (2007) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A personal story from rural Canada, about a community under threat in an increasingly urbanized world and a tender story about the meaning of home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A painfully-shy Irishman plucks up enough courage to go on a TV quiz show: he wins £250,000. This incredible award winning documentary from 2006 tells the story of Roger Dowds and the gameshow "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An account of one of the most significant moments in Irish history - the 1916 Rising, analysing its origins and its leaders, with extracts from Stephen McKenna. (Broadcast April 1969) An account of one of the most significant moments in Irish history - the 1916 Rising, analysing its origins and its leaders, with extracts from Stephen McKenna. (Broadcast April 1969) See omnystudio.com/listener for...