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Documentary on One Podcast

Multi award winning documentaries from Ireland and beyond telling real life stories. With over 1,800 documentaries on offer, the Documentary On One Podcast has the largest archive of documentaries available in the world, dating as far back as 1954, right up to the present day. Winner of over 400 national and international awards. Producer of podcast series ‘The Real Carrie Jade’, ‘Runaway Joe’, ‘Finding Samantha’, ‘Tiger Roll’, ‘GunPlot’ and ‘The Nobody Zone’. Immerse yourself in a world of sound, story and character.

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DocArchive (1965): The Bissextile Problem Jul 26, 2009

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A documentary on the history of leap years, examining the topic and the people who are affected by the bissextile problem. With contributions from George Green, Ginette Waddell, Jim Reid and Brendan O' Duill. (First Broadcast 1965)

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DocArchive (1966): The Count at Durrus Jul 25, 2009

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The history of Florimond Comte De Bestereaux (1836-1904) of Durrus Co. Clare. As told through the vivid memories of the locals that surrounded him during his time there. (First broadcast 1966)

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DocArchive (1989): Robert Southwell - Poet, Priest and Martyr Jul 24, 2009

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Robert Southwell was an English Catholic priest. He was also well known as a poet and missionary in the post-reformation UK. In 1595, Southwell was hanged drawn and quartered after he was convicted of high treason for his links to the Holy See. In 1970 he was canonised by Pope Paul VI as one of the Forty Martyrs. (First Broadcast 1989)

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DocArchive (2009): Leaving Care Jul 24, 2009

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There is currently no legislation for the right to aftercare in Ireland. Recorded in a number of locations including, houses, parks and the streets of Dublin, this documentary explores the family, health and drug problems of those leaving state care who have experienced homelessness. It includes their struggles and ambitions(First Broadcast 2009)

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DocArchive (1975): Not All Men Know the Law Jul 23, 2009

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This programme takes a layman’s look at the legal profession, focusing not just on the benefits it provides but also on the unsavoury underbelly that often goes unnoticed. It focuses on Irish lawyers, appointment of judges and the question of justice for the rights of the common man. (First Broadcast 1975)

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DocArchive (1979): Overture and Beginners Jul 23, 2009

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The Abbey Theatre first opened its doors to the public in Dublin on the 27th of December 1904. In its early years, the theater was closely associated with the authors of the Irish literary revival, many of whom were involved in its founding. This documentary takes a detailed look at the development of an Irish institution. (First Broadcast 1979)

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DocArchive (1989): Shedding Old Habits Jul 22, 2009

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We hear from 6 young nuns about their calling to religious life. The six women are part of various religious orders around Ireland and we hear about their reasons for joining each order, as well as speaking about their work, challenges they face, and hopes for the future in a quickly changing religious landscape in Ireland. (First Broadcast 1989)

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DocArchive (2005): Leaving Breaffy Jul 22, 2009

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In 1997, as Chairman of the Mayo County Football Board, Noel Forde brought his side to the All-Ireland Final and he started a romance with the love of his life. But Noel was a priest and media interest in the story grew, climaxing in Noel leaving the priesthood, his position in the GAA, and marriage to Galway woman Pauline. (First Broadcast 2005)

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DocArchive (1966): Forty Years of Irish Radio Jul 21, 2009

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In 1926, Dr Douglas Hyde launched the first radio station in the Irish Free State, 2RN. This was the start of something very special in Ireland. In ‘Forty Years of Irish Radio’, RTE’s PP Maguire looks at the history of Irish radio, how it was perceived by the public and meets the men and women who helped make it a success. (First Broadcast 1966)

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DocArchive (1979): The Man from Carrickmore Jul 20, 2009

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The story of Joseph Mc Garrity, the Irish American business man who was a leading figure in the Irish independence movement in the early years of the 20th Century. Born in Carrickmore, Co. Tyrone in 1874, he moved to America in 1892 at the age of 18. In 1918, he took up journalism, founding the Irish Press. (First Broadcast 1979)

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