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DocArchive: Top Dog Apr 17, 2009

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John Skehan takes a look at the world of dogs. (Broadcast 1984) John Skehan takes a look at the world of dogs. (Broadcast 1984)

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DocArchive: In a Strange Land Apr 17, 2009

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A Finn, an American, a French man, and a Greek tell of their experience as immigrants to Ireland in the early 1980's (Broadcast 1981).

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DocArchive: Thoroughbred Horse Racing in Ireland Apr 16, 2009

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John Skehan delves into the world of Irish horse racing and asks 'what is it that distinguishes an Irish horse?' (Broadcast 1975)

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DocArchive (1994): Time Up in Somalia Apr 16, 2009

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In 1993, Irish troops were part of the United Nations Operation in Somalia. Treasa Davidson joins the c.100 members of the Irish Army Transport serving in Somalia as part of UNOSOM II. We hear first hand from the soldiers about their experiences. (First Broadcast 1994)

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DocArchive: You Can't Live on Love Apr 16, 2009

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A fascinating insight into the recessional times which gripped Ireland in the 1980s and the housewives who had to learn to live with unemployed husbands. (Broadcast 1984) A fascinating insight into the recessional times which gripped Ireland in the 1980s and the housewives who had to learn to live with unemployed husbands. (Broadcast 1984)

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DocArchive: Jame Gandon's Dublin Apr 16, 2009

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Some of Ireland’s finest building such as the Custom House & the Four Courts were designed by architect James Gandon, who worked in a classical, Palladian style in the late 1700s (Broadcast 1984).

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DocArchive: Tribute to Liam O'Flaherty Apr 15, 2009

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Liam O'Flaherty, an Irish novelist and short story writer, was a major figure in 20th century Irish Culture. Born on the Aran Islands, Liam was a native Irish speaker. Many of his works have the common theme of nature and Ireland. (Broadcast 1984)

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DocArchive (1994): San Egidio - Story of a Roman Community Apr 15, 2009

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This is the story of the Sant'Egidio, which is a movement of lay people that began in Rome in 1968. It now has more than 60,000 members, dedicated to evangelisation and charity, in Rome, Italy and in more than 73 countries throughout the world. (First Broadcast 1994)

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DocArchive: Music for Fun Apr 15, 2009

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Des Hickey spends a night with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra as Ireland ring in a brand new year. (Broadcast 1984) Des Hickey spends a night with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra as Ireland ring in a brand new year.

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DocArchive: Remembering Hanna Greally Apr 15, 2009

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The tragic story of Athlone writer Hanna Greally who was admitted a psychiatric hospital at nineteen but didn't win her freedom again for almost 20 years.

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