Documentary on One Podcast

An insight into the character behind soon to be Commander-in-Chief of the UN Observer Corps, Bill Callaghan (Broadcast 1986). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the story of the 50 years of news on Irish radio. This documentary traces the development from a single news editor in 1926 who took news from foreign stations to today's complex news gathering and assessment operations. (First Broadcast 1976) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A documentary on people's views of our woods and forests - the importance of woods in our economy, on trees found in Ireland, a look at the national tree register documenting some of the finest collection of trees in Britain and Ireland. (First Broadcast 1984) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice was 13 years old when she was trafficked by an 'aunt' from Ghana, through Togo and by boat to Gabon in Central Africa as we go on a journey from Ireland to West Africa along the child trafficking routes (Broadcast 2006). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A fly on the wall account that follows a weekend shift of a crew of The Dublin Fire Brigade Ambulance Service (Broadcast 1985). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a documentary about the Irish National Archives and its destruction in 1922. The archives holds the records of the modern Irish State which document its historical evolution and the creation of our national identity. (First Broadcast 1991) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Duffy recalls the Antarctic expedition of Ernest Shackleton from Kildare and Tom Crean from Kerry, and talks to their relatives, friends and admirers, and those re-creating their Odyssey (First Broadcast 1996) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat Cassidy ran a very special pub – The Corner Bar in Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh in Northern Ireland. It contained an extensive folk museum. Pat had a great love of history and storytelling and in this documentary he explains why he opened the museum and describes some of the items displayed in it. (First Broadcast 1978) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Shannon – Ireland’s largest river is the centre of booming boating holiday industry which attracts thousands of tourists who get the opportunity to chart their way through the waterways on a break they will never to forget. (Broadcast 1980) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dubliner Alf McKenzie was born in 1897 and offers a unique perspective on the 21st century. It’s a life that takes in the 1916 rising, depression era Chicago, the Blitz in London and India under British rule. (Broadcast 1980) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A look at the ambush of the County Clare town of Ennistymon in September 1920. (Broadcast 1985) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every Saturday afternoon, Dublin teenagers crowd into the back room of Walton's music shop in Georges Street, Dublin to play the musical instruments. However, staff in the shop are so fed up listening to the song Falling Slowly that they have banned customers from playing the song while trying out the instruments. (First Broadcast 2009) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Aer Lingus celebrates its 75th birthday in May 2011, we travel back 54yrs to hear a story which told of its more youthful 21st birthday! Different times, a different era, different planes and different challenges but the same Aer Lingus (Broadcast 1957) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The joy that heralds the arrival of a Hijra is a regular part of India's special occasions. The sight of their masculine features wrapped in a female sari surprises many. Even more surprising is that homosexuality is still illegal in India. (2005) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A insight into the effects of unemployment in the town of Cobh back in 1985. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About the moments and memories that make people happy. We hear how happiness is defined, the importance of a happy youth, happiness within convent life, Maureen Potter on keeping audiences happy and the idea that happiness changes with age.(First Broadcast 1981) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The British government sent army troops into Northern Ireland during the summer of 1969. Eleven years on - this documentary talks to disenchanted British soldiers stationed in Derry on their ‘Tour of Duty’. (Broadcast 1980) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two men in a boat - Frank Reilly and Conn McCool - go trout fishing on Lough Mask. Frank is the angler, deciding the method of fishing and taking advice from Conn - the Gillie, supplying the knowledge of local conditions. (Broadcast 2000) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Aer Lingus celebrates its 75th anniversary in May 2011, we return to 1983 to a time when the Irish American transatlantic routes were critised for their loss making. But the Irish American link is one which has always been valued (Broadcast 1983) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the current cutting of turf debate rages in the Ireland of 2011, we travel back 15yrs to spend a day on the bog in Co. Meath. The conversation flows through age old traditions and characters and is only interrupted by cups of tea (First broadcast 1996) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A look at the history of the bicycle and life as a cyclist in Ireland in 1985. A look at the history of the bicycle and life as a cyclist in Ireland in 1985. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A story of mystery - of the 18th century grave of Father Andrew Mullen in Offaly. Fr William Dempsey has made it his life's work to have Father Mullen beatified. But why in 21st century Ireland is Fr Mullens grave still visited for hope and cures? (2006) A story of mystery - of the 18th century grave of Father Andrew Mullen in Offaly. Fr William Dempsey has made it his life's work to have Father M...

Humans are social animals; it is our nature to be so. We strive towards being part of social groupings. But not everyone finds themselves in that position. What happens when we 'loose' family and friends and live life on our own? (First broadcast 1994) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Time passes us all by - day and night. But what of time itself? When did it come about? How did it come about? Where are its origins? We meet people whose whole lives are spent working with time, studying it or indeed explaining it! (First broadcast 1997) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ireland’s bogs are very important for our environment, economy and tourism industry. The Living Bog is about turf cutting and explores life on the bog and the surface below the bog. (1982) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.