Documentary on One Podcast

Writer and journalist, Michael Harding goes shopping in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath but doesn't quite make it. He takes a wander through the town chatting to men in the community and shops; praising Polish women, Midlands chat, Lady Diana and traffic wardens. (First Broadcast 2010) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A radio documentary about the life of eighty year old Mayo man, Larry Hingerton - one time barber to the stars and musician. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A group of motorcyclists who go around Ireland taking photos of their bikes at 24 landmarks. (2008) Producer: Susan O'Loghlin (A short Irish radio documentary from RTE Radio Ireland) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Celtic Tiger era neared its end in 2008, many factories and businesses began to close. This story follows Ned Morrissey, a chicken grower from Cappoquin, County Waterford, as he prepares what could be his last batch of chickens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Con Curtin, a Kerry fiddle player and self-proclaimed living legend, is a unique character. Every year the Kerry village of Brosna holds a festival in his honour. Apprenticed as a blacksmith, he left for London at an early age. Con passed away in 2009 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of our most popular docs - A story of recovery - "I'm meant to be here, I'm meant to tell this story. It may help somebody else. I wasn't meant to die and I wasn't meant to go mad from drink which so many people I know have done" Thomas Kinsella. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fascinating story of how, in 1968, on the Roscommon Leitrim border, the miners of Arigna went on strike for a five day week - a strike that divided the community when twelve men crossed the picket lines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Radio producer, Colette Kinsella, meets an elderly Irishman who hasn't given up on looking for romance; he's in an Irish Centre in America; New York and uses a drink called "Hot Irishman" to introduce himself to women. (First Broadcast 2010) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A radio documentary about Elayne, Nancy and Sombo, three pregnant women who gave birth in different countries with very different outcomes. We travel from Ireland, the safest place in the world to have a baby, to Sierra Leone, one of the most dangerous. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colette Kinsella has found a place in Dublin it's very hard to pass without stopping...(2007) (A short Irish radio documentary from RTE Radio Ireland) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Grand Canal Docks in Dublin used to be one of the biggest shipping transit centres in the world. Having declined in use, the docks area was revived in recent years with new offices, apartment blocks and a theatre. The docks still have some boats moored there and three of those are the homes of Nigel, 'Brew' and Séamas (First Broadcast 2010) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hip Hop has traditionally been the music of the working classes, a vehicle for self expression for those that need it the most. This is a confronting doc with hardcore language about a young hip hop Irish act from Ballymun, Dublin, Urban Intelligence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dublin bus driver Paddy Plunkett wanders down the factory and olfactory lane of his childhood: Liberty Lane, Dublin. He recalls the work of the community on one of the city’s smallest lanes. The closest thing you’ll get to a scratch n’ sniff experience on the radio. (First Broadcast 2010) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story of Taurai from Zimbabwe. Taurai was born albino and was taunted in the street because of it. Melody began a romance and fell in love with him and shared a life of laughs, cooking and gardening. Immigration to Ireland and the birth of a daughter Siobhán followed. Then, in 2008, Melody and Siobhán lost Taurai. (First Broadcast 2010) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A candid and often humorous radio documentary which goes behind the scenes of a Limerick amateur drama production to capture the compelling journey from the first readings through to the emotional final performance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While George Bernard Shaw was busy working on his next play, he inherited property in Carlow. Now an accidental landlord, living in London - Shaw was receiving requests from tenants demanding financial support & repairs to his properties. News of his generosity traveled fast, with letters by him instructing his property manager to help. (1984) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A radio documentary that tells the stories of migrant workers from North Mayo and their journeys to Scotland to pick potatoes during the 20th century to earn a meagre living and support their families at home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 2006, Gary Douche (21) was beaten to death in the holding cell of Mountjoy Prison, Dublin. He was violently attacked by another inmate in a hot, overcrowded cell. The details of his death were front page news. This documentary begins with his death See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three Cork born Muslims relate their experiences of finding Islam, practising their religion in their home town, and worshipping at their Mosque, on an industrial estate on the outskirts of the city. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The early 1950's are remembered in Mayo for their All-Ireland Gaelic football wins. However these dates also mark the beginning of 58 years of wandering around in the football wilderness as the county has failed to win a single Sam Maguire Cup since then. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back in the heady days of the affluent Celtic Tiger, it wasn't until 2008 that we began to get a sneaking sense that things were seriously starting to go wrong. This is the story of the first 100 days of Irelands recession and fall of the Celtic Tiger. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the colourful and initimate story of Mary Murphy, an extraordinarily talented woman with an intellectual disability, who never lets this stand in the way of what she wants to achieve in life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A sound art and documentary piece about a couple who choose to live in silence. (www.joanschuman.com) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learning all about the 2007 Sugababes hit, "About You Now". (A short Irish radio documentary from RTE Radio Ireland) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jedward-mania hit the country in the autumn of 2009. This radio documentary looks at life inside the pop bubble - and what happens when the bubble bursts, talking to previous Irish contestants of the competition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.