Documentary On One - Rté Documentaries

Pat Cassidy ran a very special pub – The Corner Bar in Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh in Northern Ireland. It contained an extensive folk museum. Pat had a great love of history and storytelling and in this documentary he explains why he opened the museum and describes some of the items displayed in it. (First Broadcast 1978)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Shannon – Ireland’s largest river is the centre of booming boating holiday industry which attracts thousands of tourists who get the opportunity to chart their way through the waterways on a break they will never to forget. (Broadcast 1980)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dubliner Alf McKenzie was born in 1897 and offers a unique perspective on the 21st century. It’s a life that takes in the 1916 rising, depression era Chicago, the Blitz in London and India under British rule. (Broadcast 1980)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A look at the ambush of the County Clare town of Ennistymon in September 1920. (Broadcast 1985)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every Saturday afternoon, Dublin teenagers crowd into the back room of Walton's music shop in Georges Street, Dublin to play the musical instruments. However, staff in the shop are so fed up listening to the song Falling Slowly that they have banned customers from playing the song while trying out the instruments. (First Broadcast 2009)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Aer Lingus celebrates its 75th birthday in May 2011, we travel back 54yrs to hear a story which told of its more youthful 21st birthday! Different times, a different era, different planes and different challenges but the same Aer Lingus (Broadcast 1957)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The joy that heralds the arrival of a Hijra is a regular part of India's special occasions. The sight of their masculine features wrapped in a female sari surprises many. Even more surprising is that homosexuality is still illegal in India. (2005)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A insight into the effects of unemployment in the town of Cobh back in 1985.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About the moments and memories that make people happy. We hear how happiness is defined, the importance of a happy youth, happiness within convent life, Maureen Potter on keeping audiences happy and the idea that happiness changes with age.(First Broadcast 1981)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The British government sent army troops into Northern Ireland during the summer of 1969. Eleven years on - this documentary talks to disenchanted British soldiers stationed in Derry on their ‘Tour of Duty’. (Broadcast 1980)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two men in a boat - Frank Reilly and Conn McCool - go trout fishing on Lough Mask. Frank is the angler, deciding the method of fishing and taking advice from Conn - the Gillie, supplying the knowledge of local conditions. (Broadcast 2000)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Aer Lingus celebrates its 75th anniversary in May 2011, we return to 1983 to a time when the Irish American transatlantic routes were critised for their loss making. But the Irish American link is one which has always been valued (Broadcast 1983)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the current cutting of turf debate rages in the Ireland of 2011, we travel back 15yrs to spend a day on the bog in Co. Meath. The conversation flows through age old traditions and characters and is only interrupted by cups of tea (First broadcast 1996)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A look at the history of the bicycle and life as a cyclist in Ireland in 1985. A look at the history of the bicycle and life as a cyclist in Ireland in 1985.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A story of mystery - of the 18th century grave of Father Andrew Mullen in Offaly. Fr William Dempsey has made it his life's work to have Father Mullen beatified. But why in 21st century Ireland is Fr Mullens grave still visited for hope and cures? (2006) A story of mystery - of the 18th century grave of Father Andrew Mullen in Offaly. Fr William Dempsey has made it his life's work to have Father Mullen beatified. But why in 21st century Ireland is Fr Mullens grave still visited for hope and cures? (2006)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Humans are social animals; it is our nature to be so. We strive towards being part of social groupings. But not everyone finds themselves in that position. What happens when we 'loose' family and friends and live life on our own? (First broadcast 1994)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Time passes us all by - day and night. But what of time itself? When did it come about? How did it come about? Where are its origins? We meet people whose whole lives are spent working with time, studying it or indeed explaining it! (First broadcast 1997)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ireland’s bogs are very important for our environment, economy and tourism industry. The Living Bog is about turf cutting and explores life on the bog and the surface below the bog. (1982)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It began in very primitive circumstances centuries ago but meteorology - the science of weather forecasting has evolved over the years into a highly sophisticated operation. (Broadcast 1980)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A story of survival. 20 years ago, Jerry Dennehy was told to say goodbye to his family. In this documentary, he talks openly with his daughter, Susan Dennehy, about his battles, his unusual methods of coping and the 'curse of an interesting life'. (2006)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.