Documentary On One - Rté Documentaries

In 1963, a descendent of famine emigrants returned to his ancestral home - President John F. Kennedy arrived in Ireland to a rapturous and emotional welcome (first broadcast 1985).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The textile manufacturer Fruit of the Loom were the focus of employment in Inishowen and when they left they created an employment blackspot at a time when Irish employment was at its peak. (First Broadcast 2009)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Sergeant John Parish dived into the water in the Greek port of Piraeus in April, 1941, life changed forever. Behind him there was chaos; the "Hellas", a ship that was evacuating Allied forces and civilians from Greece, had been bombed (Broadcast 2004)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Lavan went on the run to the USA in 1922 following his involvement in the Irish Civil War killings in Mayo. He became a lawyer, grew wealthy, was a colourful pillar of the community in Brighton, Michigan and a vocal republican. (Broadcast 2004)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 1948 Olympics, held in London, was the first games Ireland had taken part in since 1932. A major dispute between the Irish Olympic Council and the organising committee saw many Irish athletes barred from taking part in previous competitions. But why?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donncha O’Dulaing goes to America and talks to native Americans that live on reservations in St. Louis about what it is like to be born and bred on a reservation (first broadcast 1985).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A profile of the 19th century landlord, George Hill, and his attempts to rationalise the land system of Gweedore, Co. Donegal (first broadcast 1975).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An exploration of the death of Art Ó Laoghaire and the lament written by his wife Eibhlín Dubh Ní Chonaill, 'Caoineadh Airt Uí Laoghaire'. One of the greatest laments ever written, this poem captures the life and death of Art in 1773 (Broadcast 2003)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1989, fifty Gardaí travelled to Namibia on an overseas mission with the United Nations. The members who travelled were to become part of one of the UN's most successful mission, an historic moment for our national police force (Broadcast 1989)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U2 are not only an Irish rock band, but one of the biggest in the world. This is the story of three young girls whose lives are totally bound up with their fascination with the Irish rock group U2. They, like many of their peers, are infatuated with the worlds biggest band, the all male quartet, known as U2. (First Broadcast 1989)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Based in the heart of inner city Dublin, this documentary gives a unique insight into the life of St. Saviours Olympic Boxing Academy, one of Ireland's most famous amateur boxing clubs. (First Broadcast 2008)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Second World War caused many people to seek refuge from the conflict in Germany. Immigration was often the only option. Four people who escaped from Germany and Brittany in France to Ireland traces a story of flight from persecution, as well as former military officers leaving their troubled pasts behind. (First Broadcast 1991)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Séamus Ennis is revered as one of Ireland's best known Uilleann Pipers and Music Collectors who amassed thousands of tunes before his death in 1982. In this documentary he is remembered by his son Christopher and his daughter Catherine. (Broadcast 1988)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Nov 7th 1963, The Beatles paid their first visit to Dublin to play two concerts at the Adelphi cinema. Mania ensued. The key people involved in that memoral day and night look back and share their experience of the Beatles in Dublin (Broadcast 1993)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first in a series of documentaries by Lorelei Harris investigating immigration to Ireland. In this episode Abiodan Odomosu from Nigeria and Camilla Dorsey from Lesotho speak about how they moved from their homes in Africa to eventually arrive in Ireland. Each person has a unique story. (First Broadcast 1991)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story of Fords in Cork. For generations this was a hugely successful company with an amazingly loyal workforce. Everything dates back to the Model T - yet despite surviving through most of the 20th century, its days were numbered (Broadcast 1982)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This documentary listens in on the sounds that can be heard under the sea – the squeaking, creaking, groaning, singing, whining noises of aquatic life (first broadcast 1985).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This documentary looks at the war memorial park in Islandbridge, Dublin also known as the Irish National Memorial Gardens. Oficially opened in 1988, it pays tribute to the 49,400 Irish Soldiers who died in World War 1 from 1914-1918 (Broadcast 1989)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The belief in Fairies who hover about the physical world in a harmless way - that is, unless they are disturbed (First broadcast 1984).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8 young scouts from Killaloe, Co Clare take part in a survival weekend as part of the County Shield competition in the centenary year of scouting in Ireland (Broadcast 2008).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.