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 (1978): Bridge on the river Liffey
The Matt Talbot Bridge is a road bridge spanning the ...
The Matt Talbot Bridge is a road bridge spanning the River Liffey in Dublin city centre. It links Custom House Quay on the north bank of the river to City Quay on the south bank, and was completed in 1978. This is the story of that bridge. Produced and presented by Proinsias O Conluain. (First Broadcast 1978)
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DocArchive (1984): History of the Irish potato
Sir Walter Raleigh's is revered as the man who brought ...
Sir Walter Raleigh's is revered as the man who brought the potato to Ireland from South America. In this documentary John Skehan looks at the importance of the potato in Ireland, as well as the history and sociological impact of the potato in Ireland. (First Broadcast 1984)
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DocArchive (1978): Bridges for the Bashful
The world of romance, relationships and dating is forever evolving. ...
The world of romance, relationships and dating is forever evolving. Long before the days of the internet, this documentary looks at the trend of computer dating in 1970’s Ireland. Speaking to members of the universal and computer bureaus in Dublin. A story of love and technology!(First Broadcast 1978)
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DocArchive (1996): Moore's Melodies
Aodan O Dubhghaill presents some of the social issues addressed ...
Aodan O Dubhghaill presents some of the social issues addressed by the legendary Co. Kildare singer songwriter Christy Moore in his songs. This documentary touches on issues covered by Christy - anything from Knock Airport to soccer to travellers. (First Broadcast 1996)
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DocArchive (1976): American Journey Pt II
Highlights from John Skehan’s journey across America. This documentary includes: ...
Highlights from John Skehan’s journey across America. This documentary includes: the assimilation of Irish in the US, Young Indian on Indian rights, White view of Indians situation, Ecology and tourism, Mid west mining town of Hill City, Mount Rushmore ceremony, Wyoming policeman and a cowboy on his work. (First Broadcast 1976)
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DocArchive (1978): Good Enough Music For Them Who Love It - Pipers & Makers
The pipe has played a huge role in traditional Irish ...
The pipe has played a huge role in traditional Irish music for centuries and still does to this day. In this documentary we meet both Irish pipe players and pipe makers. They talk to us about their music and of course their love of piping and traditional Irish music. Produced by Proinsias O Conluain. (First Broadcast 1978)
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Doc Archive (2004): Bulldozer and Buckleppin
Two short documentaries. In ‘Break a Nail’, Camilla Duncan is ...
Two short documentaries. In ‘Break a Nail’, Camilla Duncan is a Westmeath grandmother who drives a bulldozer for her living. In ‘Jumping for Tanzania’, the Co. Meath Kells Heritage Buckleppin' Competition took place to raise money for the Makiumiu Hospital in Tanzania, Africa. (First Broadcast 2004)
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Doc Archive (2004): Skerries 100
Skerries 100 is organised by The Loughshinny Motor Cycle Supporters ...
Skerries 100 is organised by The Loughshinny Motor Cycle Supporters Club in Skerries Co. Dublin. The sport is dangerous and exciting for its participants. We wish offer our condolences to the family and friends of Freddie Russell, Travelling Marshall, who died following an incident at this year's races. (First Broadcast 2004)
