DocArchive (1981): Down to Earth First All Ireland Arctic Expedition

DocArchive(1974): Leave Your Hat At The Sound: Achill - the largest island in Ireland, an inspiration to writers and artists for its wild Atlantic shorelines and its wide open spaces - and a place where men once raced up mountains to win a wife. (first broadcast 1974) by Documentary on One Podcast

45 min listen

DocArchive (1976): 80 Years of Cinema in Ireland: Silent Films: A complete history of silent films in Ireland from one of the first moving pictures documenting Queen Victoria's visit in 1900, through to the pioneering feature films of Sidney Olcott, to the imported European films that were shown in Dublin... by Documentary on One Podcast

43 min listen

DocArchive (1980): Dark Clouds over the Cruacha Gorma: The Blue Stack Mountains also known as na Cruacha Gorma are the major mountain range in the south of county Donegal. There is a particular history to this area of traditional music, crafts and Irish language. Pat Ward and Joe Gibbons are just two of... by Documentary on One Podcast

39 min listen

DocArchive (1981): Social Partners in Europe: Our Documentary archive from 1981 looks at the EEC's Economic and Social Committee, the organisation known before the European Union was formed. We hear from diplomats and politicians in Europe about the structure and issues of such an organisatio... by Documentary on One Podcast

39 min listen

DocArchive (1978): A Winter's Night On Arranmore: The island of Arranmore is one of the largest inhabited islands off the coast of Donegal. The winters are long and the wild ocean cuts the islanders off from the mainland. Community is vital to the island's survival; local people meet to sing song... by Documentary on One Podcast

42 min listen

DocArchive (1982): Families for Children Fostering: Ireland has a long tradition of fostering in Ireland. Families have always taken care of the young and vulnerable but many opt to foster children for long periods of time. An insight into fostering, social work and children in foster care in 1982 by Documentary on One Podcast

38 min listen

DocArchive (1958): Hilton and Micheál: Two of the most recognizable figures in the arts in twentieth-century Ireland - Hilton Edwards and Micheál MacLiammóir, co-founded the Gate theatre. Partners in life and in business, they had an ambitious and revolutionary approach to the theatre. by Documentary on One Podcast

87 min listen

DocArchive (1976): Yer Only Man: Who is the man Myles na gCopaleen? Brian O'Nolan was regarded as a major figure in twentieth century Irish literature. His novelswere written under the pen name Flann O'Brien, whilst his satirical columns were written under Myles na gCopaleen... by Documentary on One Podcast

44 min listen

DocArchive (1975): College of Art: NCAD was a scene of heated controversy and disturbance in the late sixties and seventies. This documentary meets the man who stepped in to the role of Director following that time. Welsh man Jonah Jones talks about his vision for art and design and how... by Documentary on One Podcast

43 min listen

DocArchive (1977): The Garden of Eden: Originally from Manchester, Gill Gairdner and Rod Alston, moved to Eden in Leitrim with an idea to make a garden that is both productive and beautiful, and a farm that is capable of supporting those living there. Their exceptional horticulturist skills... by Documentary on One Podcast

38 min listen

DocArchive (1959): To Boston and Back: Back in the days when air fares were unattainable high. America literally seemed like a million miles away and so in 1959, Norris Davidson headed off on a journey of a lifetime. An adventure to Boston and back in just three days. (1959) by Documentary on One Podcast

48 min listen

DocArchive(1976): 80 Years of Cinema in Ireland: Sound Films: Sonny Boy, one of the most successful theme songs ever written, introduced the "talkie" picture to Ireland. It was sung by Al Jolson in The Singing Fool, the film has screened at the opening of the Capitol Cinema in 1929. But, it wasn't ... by Documentary on One Podcast

43 min listen

DocArchive (1978): Weapon of Choice: A day on the beat with Irish American detectives from the NYPD Homicide Squad who police the streets of Harlem. By the late 1970s, violent crime was a daily part of life in New York City, and the police had to deal with gruesome murder scenes and... by Documentary on One Podcast

42 min listen

DocArchive (1977): Painters and Sculptors: An exploration of the art scene in Ireland, particularly in Dublin. Contributors speak of the elitist image of the commercial gallery, the lifestyle and pressures of an artist and the public's engagement with art. by Documentary on One Podcast

44 min listen

DocArchive (1980): McCarthyism-The Rise of Senator Joseph McCarthy: Senator Joseph McCarthy became synonymous with anti-communist persecution and paranoia in the United States in the 1950’s.This first of two documentaries explains the rise in power of the senator from Wisconsin. McCarthyism has since been defined as... by Documentary on One Podcast

38 min listen

DocArchive (1980): Great Art Beaten Down: Hugh Lane amassed a collection of pictures with his brilliant eye for art. A man whose life was surrounded by the sort of controversy which was only equalled by his untimely death onboard the Lusitania in 1915. The fate of 39 paintings has been a bone... by Documentary on One Podcast

39 min listen

DocArchive (1980): Northside Swaddy - Seán O'Casey in Dublin: The Award Winning Seán O’Casey was one of Irish literature’s greats. Born in Dublin in 1880, this documentary takes a tour of the Northside of the city, tracing his life. With contributions from family, friends and neighbours, this is an exploration of... by Documentary on One Podcast

39 min listen

DocArchive (1949): A Wine of the Country: It is thought that cidermaking in Ireland stretches back 2000 years, the religious orders were instrumental in its early production. In the 19th century, cidermaking became a business of some importance, although the industry suffered a decline... by Documentary on One Podcast

21 min listen

DocArchive (1978): He Might Have Won Fame In The End: At the age of 38 Thomas MacDonagh was executed for his part in the 1916 Rising. This documentary explores his role in shaping Modern Ireland through his literary works and political activism. by Documentary on One Podcast

40 min listen

DocArchive(1977); Squirrel Catcher: Alyn Walsh has his dream job. He is a squirrel catcher. Dick Warner explores the unusual world of squirrel trapping with Alyn and finds out what drives him to do this job in such an isolated forest environment. Trapping squirrels is no easy task and... by Documentary on One Podcast

35 min listen

DocArchive(1981): Forum, National School System 1831: Established by the British Government in 1831, Irish National Schools were originally multi-denominational. The schools were controlled by a State body and the National Board of Education (mixed religions). Featuring voices, text books, legislation and... by Documentary on One Podcast

43 min listen

DocArchive (1978): With the Irish in New York - No. 1 Gaelic Park: Gaelic Park is the home of hurling and football in New York City, but for many Irish immigrants arriving in America, it is much more than a sports club. It was a place to meet old friends, sing songs, have a few drinks, and reminisce about life back... by Documentary on One Podcast

24 min listen

DocArchive(1985) Save the last dance for me: Ballroom dancing enjoyed a revival during the 1980s in dancehalls all over the country, especially in the west. People flocked to their local community halls to listen to music which brought back memories of youth and past romances. Might they find new... by Documentary on One Podcast

46 min listen

DocArchive (1980): McCarthyism; The Fall of Senator Joseph McCarthy: "McCarthyism", as defined by Senator McCarthy, means calling a man a Communist who is later proven to be one. The man, Joseph McCarthy, and the phenomenon, McCarthyism, were two essentially distinct entities. What motivated the man behind the... by Documentary on One Podcast

39 min listen

DocArchive (1981): Man in the Wee Room: Bedridden following a serious accident on the Canadian railroads, playwright, George Shiels, was inspired by Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. Paralysed and back in his native Ballymoney, he started writing short stories and plays. His work caugh... by Documentary on One Podcast

40 min listen

DocArchive(1992): Trail of Tears - A Vision Quest: Descendants of the Choctaw people return to their homelands in Mississippi to honour their ancestors, who had their land thorn away from them and were driven ruthlessly into a wilderness. What long-term effects did these relocations have on the... by Documentary on One Podcast

41 min listen

DocArchive (1980): World of Women: In 1980, Broadcaster Marian Finucane traveled to Copenhagen for the second United Nations World Conference on Women. Delegates assesed the progress in women's rights and equality and what was needed in areas of family life. From family size and... by Documentary on One Podcast

42 min listen

DocArchive (1981): Digging for Gold: What are the chances of striking gold in your own backyard? What if your discovery turns out to be priceless? In 1979, Michael Webb and his son, also named Michael, unearthed a treasure hoard on an ancient monastic site in Tipperary that included the... by Documentary on One Podcast

38 min listen

DocArchive (1981): Down to Earth First All Ireland Arctic Expedition: Three Irish explorers set off on a 6-month expedition to The Arctic. How do they prepare physically and mentally, and what do they need to do to keep frostbite at bay? What links exist between The Arctic and Ireland? ( 1981 ) by Documentary on One Podcast

60 min listen

DocArchive (1983): A Town No God Could Please: This is a history of Belfast, from its beginnings as a river-crossing, through its centuries of radical politics and commercial enterprise to the nightmare of the Troubles. Based on the book "“Belfast – An Illustrated History” by Jonathan Bardon (... by Documentary on One Podcast

43 min listen

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