Documentary On One - Rté Documentaries

A portrait of Francis Ledwidge drawn from writings and reminiscences of his contemporaries. A war poet, he would go on to be known to some as "poet of the blackbirds" before dying under tragic ciumstances during World War 1. (Broadcast 1959)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Benjamin Jonson was a 17th century English Renaissance dramatist, poet and actor best known for his satirical plays. A man with an insatiable appetite for controversy, in this drama/documentary, we look back on his life and works (Broadcast 1974)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A look at the life of dancer Dame Ninette De Valois. Born in Blessington, Co.Wicklow in 1898 she would subsequently move to England and become known as the 'Godmother of English Ballet'. (Broadcast 1956) A look at the life of dancer Dame Ninette De Valois. Born in Blessington, Co.Wicklow in 1898 she would subsequently move to England and become known as the 'Godmother of English Ballet'. (Broadcast 1956)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A portrait of Irish dramatist, patron of the arts, and nationalist, Edward Martyn. From his relationship with his mother, to his life in Irish theatre, this documentary charts this Irishman's fascinating life. (Broadcast 1956)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story of how an unhappy, troublemaking child was made into a hero for Soviet children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miracle and mystery plays were a form of medieval drama. These plays were mostly about religion and were used to teach people about the bible. The Abbey Theatre in Dublin ran a series of these plays in the 1960’s. (First Broadcast 1969)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A radio documentary that goes inside the social studies class in Mountjoy Prison in Dublin and sees what if any impact it can make. The prison, nicknamed The Joy, is a closed, medium security prison and one of the oldest in Ireland (Broadcast 1998)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Established in 1770, the Trinity Historical Society is the oldest undergrad debating society in the world and has a long and eventful history. It has hosted guest speeches from some of the most influential figures in the public sphere (Broadcast 1970)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A radio documentary which explores the world of the rock climber through the face of Clogwybdu'rarddu in Wales, graded a virtually impossible E9 climb. Enter into an esoteric world where ropes, picks and champions are all that matters (broadcast 1998)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A radio documentary about family mythologies in Ireland (broadcast 1999)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A radio documentary about the artist Brian McGuire and the effect of his art classes in the maximum security prison located in Portlaoise - a prison which houses Ireland's most dangerous criminals (Broadcast 1998)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story of social and industrial change in Ireland inspired by the life and work of Labour Party politician and trade union official James Larkin Junior (First broadcast 1969).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Legion of Mary- a volunteer organisation for lay Catholics has grown from its Dublin foundation in 1921 to having three million members worldwide (Originally Broadcast 1971).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An indepth insight into the the events that led to the 1916 rising, an era that would become one of the most significant moments in Irish history. The story is told through narration and song. (Broadcast 1955)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This award winning documentary gained exclusive access to inside the confines of Cork Prison to meet with guitar teacher Noel Shine and his students who are all serving prisoners. This is an unexpected story of talent from a teacher and his prisonersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the earliest docs in our archives, the story of the famous 'Irish mail' route - London to Dublin - the main connection between Ireland and London in 1950's Ireland. A journey of land and water with everything and anything onboard. (Broadcast 1954)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Known as Queenstown from 1850 to 1920, Cobh is home to one of Ireland, and indeed the world’s most famous harbours. This is of course for very good reason – The Titanic. This 1954 documentary examines the history of the harbour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An exploration of the network of illegal Irish immigrants who now call New York home. Many arrive on 90 day tourist visas yet have no intention of ever leaving. (Broadcast 2002)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why do kids skip school? In this doc, mitchers reveal why they mitch and parents and teachers talk about children who decide for themselves to take the day off school. (first broadcast 1977)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1919, Irish candidates who had been elected to the UK's Parliament decided not to sit in Westminster and instead assembled as ‘Dáil Éireann’. The first Dáil met on 21 January 1919 in the Mansion House in Dublin city. This documentary examines the origins and achievements of the first parliament of the Irish Republic. (First Broadcast 1969)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.