Documentary on One Podcast

Kieran Sheedy documents the Irish sporting landscape of 1973. With contributions from Michael O' Heithir, Bill Twomey, Phil Greene, Cyril White, Pat Fanning and Jack Rooney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Irish sea seperates the islands of Ireland and Britain. In 1977 Maxwell Davis explored this sea - from the Kish sand banks about 7 miles off the coast of Dublin to the gas fields below the sea bed to the environs of Dublin Bay (Broadcast 1978) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A look at the greyhound industry in Ireland in the late 1960s, a booming industry which brought in over a million pounds a year. (Broadcast 1969) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1978 Jim Fahy visited Greenland where he learns of the Eskimo peoples way of life and how they've adapted to 20th century living in the ice and snow. Stories of cultural gatherings to hunting and gathering to the night lights (Broadcast 1978) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A look at the ordination of Archbishop Joseph Cunnane of Tuam in which we hear about his hopes for the future in his new post. Insight into what he could expect from his appointment is provided by his predecessor Archbishop Joseph Walsh. (1969) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the story of a former traveller family now living happily in the west of Ireland. A minority community indigenous to Ireland, travellers have existed on the margins of Irish society for centuries. (Broadcast 1978) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donncha Ó Dulaing talks to people who have left Ireland to set up a new life in Birmingham, the UKs second largest city. (Broadcast 1968) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seán Mac Réamoinn speaks to the people of Belfast in Northern Ireland about their city and their lives. He learns about the history of the city, the generosity of the people & speaks to the people about their memories. (First Broadcast 1972) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A journey to the heart of the Glenlea Valley in Co. Kerry in a documentary by Pat Feeley, looking at the history and folklore of the place, as well as the present for people who live there who meet and play cards together (First broadcast 1977). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Gralton was born in Leitrim in 1886. His political beliefs saw him join the Revolutionary Workers Group, the forerunner to the Communist Party of Ireland. In 1933, Jim became the only Irishman to be deported from his own country. (Broadcast 1973) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An account of the famous husband-wife Opera Touring Company formed in 1898 by Charles Manners and Fanny Moody. (Broadcast 1968) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This documentary explores the curious and controversial hobby of Bird Trapping and tells us of the passion, patience and dedication needed to be an expert in catching and trapping a bird out in the wild (Broadcast 1978) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A look at the the growing book publishing industry which was in its infancy in the late 60s. With insight from some recognisible names from today, such as Michael Gill of Gill and Mac Millan. (Broadcast 1968) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Delia Murphy was a notable person in Irish history. She was a singer and collector of ballads, as well as one of the first female performers in Ireland. This is the story of her life and how she ended up living in many different countries including the U.K, Australia and Canada. (First Broadcast 1972) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The history of herbs in Irish folklore, where their uses ranged from traditional remedies, ointments, tonics, insecticides, dying materials, and flavouring food to divination (Broadcast 1977) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cork born Jack Doyle, known as “The Gorgeous Gael”, was a Hollywood actor, an accomplished tenor, and at one time a contender for the British Boxing Championship. This is his story as told by those who knew him (Broadcast 1979). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A history of the Tyne Pilots, whose specialist knowledge of the River Tyne and navigational skills were required to steer passenger ships from North Sea, up the river Tyne and into port (Broadcast 1978). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When a day’s work was done in rural Ireland, isolated communities were made more isolated by the darkness of the long evenings. This charming doc, full of songs and stories, looks at the tradition of house gathering in times past (Broadcast 1973). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A programme to mark the 10th anniversary of the Dublin Ballooning Club, looking at the sport of hot air ballooning in Ireland - from how balloons are made and how they are flown to how balloon pilots compete in International competition (Broadcast 1977). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A profile of the controversional Scottish poet Hugh MacDiarmid, analysing his poetry along with his political career which saw him expelled from two opposing parties. (Broadcast 1968) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Behind the scenes at Dublin Airport for a day in the life of Flight 668 Dublin to Zurich, to see the preparation and the backup required for this flight which was scheduled for take-off on Friday 19th August 1977 at 1600 hours (Broadcast 1977). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Mac Réamoinn talks to the director of the National Gallery of Ireland and learns of the history of the gallery and the vast array of jobs that go into maintaining a space for housing international art. (First Broadcast 1968) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Mac Réamoinn takes a critical look at the Dublin Theatre Festival in 1968. He argues that the theatre fesitval is like a two week feast in the midst of a cultural famine and accuses it of being a tourist promotion. (Broadcast 1968) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To mark the centenary of the National Library in Dublin city, this programme explores the history and the importance the library. We hear from people about their memories of the library, as well as readings & songs from its books. (First Broadcast 1972) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dubliner Peter Talbot (1620 – 1680) was a man of strange contradictions - a rare mixture of priest, ex-Jesuit, Bishop and diplomat. Bad press followed him like the plague, not only during his own lifetime, but ever since (Broadcast 1973). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.