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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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    Racing The Tide

    There's more to one Connemara beach than sunbathing. Omey Island ...

    There's more to one Connemara beach than sunbathing. Omey Island is off the coast of Galway. At every low tide you can travel to the island across a magnificent, broad strand. Once a year, this strand is the location of one of Ireland's beach races.

    Jun 13, 2013 Read more
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    A Tale Told in Thread - The Ros Tapestry

    Invasions, battles, romance - centuries of history brought to life ...

    Invasions, battles, romance - centuries of history brought to life in 15 huge embroidered panels telling the epic story of the founding of New Ross, Co. Wexford in 1207.

    Jun 7, 2013 Read more
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    Irish Jack

    Why is this man Ireland's No.1 "Who" fan?… Why is ...

    Why is this man Ireland's No.1 "Who" fan?… Why is this man Ireland's No.1 "Who" fan?…

    Jun 6, 2013 Read more
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    For Ever

    A story of co-parenting, of a parenting contract and the ...

    A story of co-parenting, of a parenting contract and the creation of a 21st century modern day family. Brian Kelly is from North Cork, Phoenix, the mother of his child is Chinese - and their daughter, Ever Elizabeth Jade Kelly is Australian.

    May 31, 2013 Read more
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    The Exam

    In July 2011, Anders Behring Breivik killed 77 people in ...

    In July 2011, Anders Behring Breivik killed 77 people in Norway - 8 died in a bombing and 69 were subsequently shot in one of Norway's worst human atrocities. Here, we meet the police investigator who was charged with bringing Anders Breivik to justice.

    May 30, 2013 Read more
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    The Undiscovered Country

    This is a documentary about travelling theatre, about a childhood ...

    This is a documentary about travelling theatre, about a childhood trauma, about a place on the border, and about a 70-something man's search for his father.

    May 24, 2013 Read more
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    31 Years of Memories

    Two men with Irish connections on opposite sides in the ...

    Two men with Irish connections on opposite sides in the Falklands War.

    May 23, 2013 Read more
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    Songs My Mother Taught Me

    A 'documentary novel' by Chris Brookes about war brides – ...

    A 'documentary novel' by Chris Brookes about war brides – women, including Chris's own mother, who married allied servicemen during World War II. A 'documentary novel' by Chris Brookes about war brides – women, including Chris's own mother, who married allied servicemen during World War II.

    May 17, 2013 Read more
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    Dalkey Meals on Wheels

    A day out with the cooks, drivers and customers of ...

    A day out with the cooks, drivers and customers of the Meals on Wheels in Dalkey, Co. Dublin. (First Broadcast March 2006) A day out with the cooks, drivers and customers of the Meals on Wheels in Dalkey, Co. Dublin. (First Broadcast March 2006)

    May 16, 2013 Read more
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    Over There - Green Cab

    A London taxi tour around the stories of the Irish ...

    A London taxi tour around the stories of the Irish in London, including the more recently-arrived.

    May 10, 2013 Read more
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