Documentary On One - Rté Documentaries

It took Ireland generations to fully open up to the sexual abuse of children within the state. Before the lid was blown open on this area in the late 1990s, this documentary made ten years earlier paints the full circle of child sex abuse (Broadcast 1991)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mary Benson was a South African writer and antiapartheid activist. She rejected her privileged upbringing as a white in South Africa to campaign against her country’s racial policies and lived in voluntary exile in London from the 1960s (Broadcast 1991)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Shannon is Ireland's longest river. This documentary takes a relaxing and beautiful cruise on the upper Shannon, from Carrick on Shannon through to Knockivar lock to the Islands of Lough Key in Co. Roscommon. All aboard! (Broadcast 1991)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The value of education in prisons is often debated worldwide. Made over 25 years ago, this is the story of education in Irish prisons, from both the educators and from the prisoners themselves. Education can be the key to rehabilitation (Broadcast 1985)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Raymond Chandler was an Anglo-American novelist and screenwriter who had an huge stylistic influence upon the modern day private detective story. His main fictional character, Philip Marlowe, is considered the 'perfect' private detective (Broadcast 1991)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story of the final night at the Gaiety Cinema in Carrick-On-Shannon, Co. Leitrim. The cinema fell on hard times and closed in 2004 after more than 70 years business. This documentary relives the history and romance of watching a film on the single screen cinema throughout the years. (First Broadcast 2004)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Louis MacNeice CBE (1907–'63), an Irish poet and playwright, was part of the generation of "thirties poets" which included W. H. Auden. His work recieved wide public praise during his lifetime due to his relaxed, but socially aware style (Broadcast 1973)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every day around the world people die. This documentary focuses on the last days of peoples lives and the help, support and love that can ease the passing of someone in the home environment or in a hospice (Broadcast 1991)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1976, Dick Warner travelled to Rhodesia in Africa to witness the last days of white rule. After a plan was initiated by the American and U.K governments, Zimbabwe was born with a new name, new politics, and with a black majority rule. White Mans rule had come to an end. (First Broadcast 1976)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1982, Ireland had been a member of the EEC for 9 years. Hearing from those who work on the ground within the European Parliament, we gain an insight into how Ireland was still adapting to life within Europe. This account asks where did we see our relationship with Europe going at a difficult period for the Irish Economy? (First Broadcast 1982)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fr O'Hickey was an Irish Catholic priest and a Professor of Irish at Maynooth College. In 1909 he clashed with the Bishops and establishment over his belief in Irish and duly dismissed. However, Fr O'Hickey didn't go down without a fight.. (Broadcast 1979)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rabbit Overhead Mi Lord was recorded three years before Dunraven Estate in County Limerick was sold. It follows the last driven pheasant shoot on the estate. It features recordings of the then owner, the 7th Earl of Dunraven. (First Broadcast 1981)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Skehan talks to locals of Bantry, Co. Cork about their concerns for the welfare of the bay and the once thriving fishing industry that was based there in the wake of two major oil spillages. This prescient documentary was made 4 years before the Betegeuse disaster at Whiddy Island in 1979. (First Broadcast 1975).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the story of how a lost mother was found. Michael O’Keeffe was put into care at aged 2. He did not have any contact with his mother growing up, but 50 years later he decided to look for her and found her in London. (First Broadcast 1994)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A biography of fiddle player, Mickey Finn who was born in Co Kilkenny in 1951. His life was short and tragic for Mickey was addicted to alcohol and drank himself to death. This documentary explores symbiotic relationship between traditional music and alcohol and the consequent waste of this single life. (First Broadcast 2007)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The biography of one of Ireland's most celebrated talents in literature – James Joyce. Born in Dublin in 1882, and best known for Ulysses, this documentary takes a look at the literary legacy left behind from a man of such poetic brilliance. On the centenary of his birth, an array of contemporary writers speak of his life. (First Broadcast 1982)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story of sound reproduction began in 1877 when Thomas Edison found a way of causing sound waves to vibrate and be recorded onto tin foil. Then in 1887 the first record was invented. This documentary celebrates 100 years of the gramophone. (First Broadcast 1977)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part of Factory Lives; A six part series on factory closures in Ireland taking one example from each decade and examining the causes for the collapse against a backdrop of economic development in this country. Paddy O'Gorman tells the story of the closure, in 1953, of Locke's Distillery in Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath. (First Broadcast 2004)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of Irish literature’s greats; George Bernard Shaw is celebrated in this documentary. Born in Dublin in 1856, Shaw initially struggled for success before plays such as Pygmalion brought him to the attention of the theater going public. His plays, criticism, politics and humour are remembered in this tribute. (First Broadcast 1991)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A biography of the fascinating life of James Joyce; a giant of literature in Ireland. We learn why he had such a strained relationship with Dublin and gain an insight into the creation to some of his iconic and award winning works. (First Broadcast 1982)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.