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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 (1990): Close The Door Feb 09, 2009

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The story of the "fallen women" who spent most of their lives in the old Magdalene home and laundry, the Convent of Our Lady of Refuge on Lower Sean MacDermott Street, Dublin. At the height of its productivity 150 women worked in this laundry. They were largely forgotten by the outside world. (First Broadcast 1990)

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DocArchive (1976): The Three Candles Feb 08, 2009

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Kilkenny man Colm Ó Lochlainn was a printer, collector of Irish ballads and a piper. He founded his own press, At the Sign of the Three Candles Press in 1926. He later became a professor of Irish Language and Literature. He was also associated with the founding of An Óige. (First Broadcast 1976)

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DocArchive (1989): Rue des Irlandais - The Irish in Paris Feb 07, 2009

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A documentary about the vibrant Irish community in Paris. We hear from those who have emigrated to the French capital and have made Paris their home including writer Jean O'Sullivan originally from Dublin and Gerry O'Sullivan from Cork who lectures in British Studies.(First Broadcast 1989)

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DocArchive (1976): Hayfoot Strawfoot Dancing Masters Feb 07, 2009

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For centuries 'Dancing Masters' travelled throughout Ireland from village to village, teaching Irish dance to all they met. They were flamboyant characters, wore bright clothes and carried staffs. Now long gone - their history lives on. (First Broadcast 1976)

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DocArchive (1989): Sing Whatever Is Well Made Feb 06, 2009

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A radio documentary commemorating W.B. Yeats on the 50th anniversary of his death. Dublin’s William Butler Yeats (June 1865 to January 1939) was an Irish poet and dramatist, and one of the foremost figures of 20th century literature. (First Broadcast 1989)

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DocArchive (1981): Seán Ó Riada - Life in Coolea Feb 06, 2009

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One of the greatest Irish composers of the 20th Century, Seán Ó Riada is best known for his work with Irish traditional music and the group Ceoltóirí Chualann. From those in the community to his family, this is a portrait of the man by those who knew him in Coolea, Co Cork. (First Broadcast 1981).

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DocArchive (2008): Egyptian Wonder Feb 06, 2009

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Colette Kinsella speaks to four elderly Irish nuns who have been living in Egypt in Africa for several decades. She learns from the women about their religion and reasons for emigration, as well as growing mangoes, making wine and how to avoid a midnight eviction. (First Broadcast 2008)

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DocArchive (1976): John A. Costello Feb 06, 2009

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The history of Ireland's most reluctant Taoiseach ever. Dublin man John A. Costello was Taoiseach from 1948–51 and 1954–57, Attorney General of Ireland from 1926–32, and legal advisor to the government after independence in 1922. Costello began life as a barrister and became involved in politics with Fine Gael. (First Broadcast 1976)

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DocArchive (1972): Mr President Feb 05, 2009

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A look at the history of the American Presidency, beginning with George Washington who took office in 1789 and traversing almost two centuries. Along the way the programme looks at some iconic figures such as Thomas Jefferson, and Franklin D Roosevelt, incorporating dramatic readings and archive footage to tell the story. (First Broadcast 1972)

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DocArchive (2000): The McGraths Feb 05, 2009

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Dominic McGrath left the town of Lanesborough, Co Longford, in 1827 and went to America. Now, many generations later, the McGraths have returned to their Midlands town to meet Irish cousins at a party on the banks of the River Shannon. (First Broadcast 2000)

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