Documentary On One - Rté Documentaries

Cyril Cusack, one of Ireland's best loved actors, had an illustrious career staring in 90 films and 60 theatre productions. This is the story of Cyril's life in his own words with contributions from his 1st wife Marie and Siobhan McKenna. (Broadcast 1986)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the mid-1700’s, driven by the 4th Viscount of Kenmare, Killarney began to develop as a town and simultaneously as Ireland's first visitor destination. The Killarney Valley has since been recognised far and wide as “Heaven’s Reflex” (Broadcast 1981).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The river Blackwater in Munster is amongst the finest salmon rivers in Ireland - and the largest owner of fishing rights on the river is the Duke of Devonshire ... The river Blackwater in Munster is amongst the finest salmon rivers in Ireland - and the largest owner of fishing rights on the river is the Duke of Devonshire ...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An account of the first ever Wildlife Symposium to be held in Ireland which took place in Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare in March 1983.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oliver Goldsmith’s comedy ‘She Stoops to Conquer’ is one of the few 18th century plays to have an enduring appeal, and is still regularly performed today. We go behind the scenes of a performance at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin (Broadcast 1982)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1981 the long-standing dream of many Irish music lovers was realised with the opening of the National Concert Hall on Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin. Ian Fox looks at the history of the building and talks to those involved in setting it up. (Broadcast 1981)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An account of the work of the Communist Party in Ireland in 1983, whose central goal is the ending of the capitalist system and implimenting a social system in which all means of production and distribution are publicly owned. (Broadcast 1983)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The relationship between man and beast is an age old story. But what happens when you mix the professional and personal? This is the story of keepers and their animals at Dublin Zoo. Elephants,Giraffes, Lions - not just animals but friends (Broadcast 1986)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sexual violence can have psychological, emotional, and physical effects on a survivor. Self-blame can be amongst the most common effect. We hear from a number of victims who speak of their attacks and the reactions afterwards. (First Broadcast 1995)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Salvation Army, affectionately known as the 'Sally Ann', was founded in 1865 in England. This is an account of their operations in Ireland in 1983, and the many social issues members found themselves offering assistance in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

St Mary's Abbey, Glencairn is the only Cistercian monastery for women in Ireland. Glencairn Abbey is a working Abbey and in addition to the practical running of the monastery, the sisters work on their farm and run their numerous businesses. (First Broadcast 1994)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cork Opera House went up in flames in 1955, when a fire destroyed the whole building within hours. It was a dramatic ending to 100 years of stage history. The loss of the iconic Opera house had a huge effect on the city and its peoples (Broadcast 1985)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a sung narration performed by Mick Flannery, this documentary delves into the life of an Irishman who lived in England. In 2006, Patrick Folens remains were discovered in Horton Woods in Kent. He disappeared mysteriously in 1995 (Broadcast 2007)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A documentary which marks the first 50 years of the Irish Dept of Social, Community and Family Affairs tracing its past, present and future. By 2015, it's estimated that the number of welfare dependants will exceed those paying taxes (Broadcast 1998)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story of a British war bride in Canada and her grown son, Chris, who retraces his own path in life via his mother's unusual history. Chris' parents marraige was a deeply unhappy one and he, the only child, would bear its scars (Broadcast 1998)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Living a nomadic existence, circus life is like a small town on wheels keeping 60 to 70 people together for the duration of an 11 month tour. This documentary records the thoughts and emotions of various members of an American style circus (Broadcast 1998)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all know the boyhood dream of growing up and dreaming of playing for Man Utd or Liverpool or some other big team. But what happens when that dream starts to become a reality? Des Cahill tracks some players in search of fame and fortune (Broadcast 1987)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Myalgia Encephalomyelitis (M.E.) is a complex and debilitating physiological illness. This documentary meets with M.E. sufferers - One of the greatest problems they have is that they appear perfectly normal but are in hidden terrible pain (Broadcast 1998)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When American-born artist Shirley Goldfarb died in Paris in 1980, most of her work was simply stored in her studio. She left New York in 1950 moving to Paris. This documentary examines the life and work of the well-known water colourist. (Broadcast 1998)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A documentary that delves into the gruelling but rewarding world of the Matt Talbot boxing club in Dublin by following one 14 year old local lad, Patrick Dennan, who wins the Dublin boys title and qualifies to box at the National stadium (Broadcast 1998)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.