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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 (1979): A Dogs Life Feb 19, 2009

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In 1979 there were a great number of dogs living in sanctuaries around the country. ‘A Dogs Life’ looks at the day to day running of a sanctuary in Carlow. We also meet the owners and examine the motivations, the work and the rewards of running a dog sanctuary. (First Broadcast 1979)

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DocArchive (1981): Darkest Midnight in December Feb 18, 2009

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Documentary about the tradition of singing ancient Christmas Carols in Kilmore Church, Co Wexford. Singers consist of the local community, and the group of singers has always included a member of the Deveroux family. We hear of the history and traditions of the ritual and how it is being maintained. (First Broadcast 1981)

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DocArchive (1979): The Catholic Gentry Feb 18, 2009

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The affluent Moore family moved from Antrim to Tipperary in 1850 and purchased the magnificent Mooresfort estate. This move played a huge role in the history of the family, one of the most important families to move to Tipperary. (First Broadcast 1979)

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DocArchive (2009): I'll Find a High Mountain Feb 18, 2009

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The story of a Galway traveller family, one of a dwindling number who still take to the road. Their traditional routes took in rural Connemara. Mary McDonagh (not her real name) paints a picture of lives ravaged by suicide and depression. And yet there is much joy too. (First Broadcast 2009)

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DocArchive (1996): Season Feb 18, 2009

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Cricket fanatic Conor O’Callaghan tells the story of cricket in Ireland and gives a poetic account of his own obsession with the sport. (First Broadcast 1996)

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DocArchive (2000): Twelfth Apostle Feb 17, 2009

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Martin Lavan came from Mayo, and it is claimed, but disputed, that he was one of Michael Collins' assassination squad. On the day after Civil War broke out, Martin killed two men. He then assumed a disguise and fled to America where he became a lawyer. (First Broadcast 2000)

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DocArchive (2005): Two Trains To Achill Feb 16, 2009

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This programme tells the stories of migrant workers from Achill in Co Mayo, who would travel to Scotland to work picking potatoes in the 19th century. According to local folklore, the first and last trains carried the bodies of dead people, who passed away during these journeys. (First Broadcast 2005)

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DocArchive (1974): Colmcille - The Real National Apostle? Feb 16, 2009

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Saint Colmcille was born in Donegal on December 7th, 521, the son of a chief related to princes then reigning in Ireland and Scotland. Today, many Irish and Scottish Catholics are still devoted to St Colmcille and absolutely revere him. But why? (First Broadcast 1974)

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DocArchive (1981): Pipe that Song Again Feb 14, 2009

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A hobby for some, a career for others, the men and women behind the craft of musical instrument making in Ireland. Synonymous with Ireland is the Irish Harp - we hear about the creation of this instrument and about its place in Irish society. (First Broadcast 1981).

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DocArchive (1976): Mona's Isle Feb 13, 2009

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The Isle of Anglesey is the largest Welsh island in the U.K. Anciently know as the Isle of Mona, it lies off the north-west coast of Wales. Connected to the mainland by two bridges, it has the longest place name in Britain and very strong Irish ties. (First Broadcast 1976)

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