RTÉ Radio 1: Documentary on One
The main weekly documentary slot on RTÉ Radio 1 and the largest arena for radio documentaries in Ireland.
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DocArchive: Factory Lives - The Price of Leather
Peter Woods tells of the closure of the Rawson’s Boot ...
Peter Woods tells of the closure of the Rawson’s Boot Factory in Dundalk in the 1960s. (Broadcast 2004)
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DocArchive: Out of the dark
The value of education in prisons is often debated worldwide. ...
The value of education in prisons is often debated worldwide. Made over 25 years ago, this is the story of education in Irish prisons, from both the educators and from the prisoners themselves. Education can be the key to rehabilitation (Broadcast 1985)
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DocArchive: Headwaters - Cruising on the Shannon
The Shannon is Ireland's longest river. This documentary takes a ...
The Shannon is Ireland's longest river. This documentary takes a relaxing and beautiful cruise on the upper Shannon, from Carrick on Shannon through to Knockivar lock to the Islands of Lough Key in Co. Roscommon. All aboard! (Broadcast 1991)
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DocArchive: Old Yellow Gloves
Raymond Chandler was an Anglo-American novelist and screenwriter who had ...
Raymond Chandler was an Anglo-American novelist and screenwriter who had an huge stylistic influence upon the modern day private detective story. His main fictional character, Philip Marlowe, is considered the 'perfect' private detective (Broadcast 1991)
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DocArchive: Sunlight in the Garden
Louis MacNeice CBE (1907–'63), an Irish poet and playwright, was ...
Louis MacNeice CBE (1907–'63), an Irish poet and playwright, was part of the generation of "thirties poets" which included W. H. Auden. His work recieved wide public praise during his lifetime due to his relaxed, but socially aware style (Broadcast 1973)
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DocArchive: Dying with Love
Every day around the world people die. This documentary focuses ...
Every day around the world people die. This documentary focuses on the last days of peoples lives and the help, support and love that can ease the passing of someone in the home environment or in a hospice (Broadcast 1991)
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DocArchive: Zimbabwe
In 1976, Dick Warner travelled to Rhodesia to witness the ...
In 1976, Dick Warner travelled to Rhodesia to witness the last days of white rule. After a plan was initiated by the US and UK governments, Zimbabwe was born with a new name, a new identity and with a black majority rule. White Mans rule had come to an end
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DocArchive: Little Herring Fleet at Anchor Lay, Bantry
John Skehan talks to locals of Bantry about there concerns ...
John Skehan talks to locals of Bantry about there concerns for the welfare of the bay and the once thriving fishing industry that was based there in the wake of two major oil spillages (1975). John Skehan talks to locals of Bantry about there concerns for the welfare of the bay and the once thriving fishing industry that was based there in the wake of two major oil spillages (1975).
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DocArchive: Flight 3306 To Strasburg
In 1982, Ireland had been a member of the EEC ...
In 1982, Ireland had been a member of the EEC for 9 years, This account asks where did we see our relationship with Europe going at a difficult period for the Irish Economy? (Broadcast 1982) In 1982, Ireland had been a member of the EEC for 9 years, This account asks where did we see our relationship with Europe going at a difficult period for the Irish Economy? (Broadcast 1982)
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DocArchive: Dismissal of Fr Michael O'Hickey
Fr O'Hickey was an Irish Catholic priest and a Professor ...
Fr O'Hickey was an Irish Catholic priest and a Professor of Irish at Maynooth College. In 1909 he clashed with the Bishops and establishment over his belief in Irish and duly dismissed. However, Fr O'Hickey didn't go down without a fight.. (Broadcast 1979)
