Documentary On One - Rté Documentaries

Bill Long travels to the Kish Lighthouse off the coast of Dublin, on the occasion of it's 25th anniversary (Broadcast 1990).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A story that documents over 100 years of eduction whilst traceing the evolution of the VEC in Kerry from its origins in Technical Instruction (Broadcast 2004)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story of Brendan "Paddy" Finucane - the Dublin born RAF wing commander pilot. By 21, Finucane was the youngest Wing Commander at war, a highly decorated WW2 RAF pilot, the scourge of the German Air Force and a hero in the Britain (Broadcast 2004)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Primrose and Blue tells the story of John Scally as he vivdly recalls memories of his childhood in 1960's Roscommon in Ireland. This is a window into the Ireland gone by - into a different time in an almost different country (Broadcast 1995)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story of Rosemary Conry, who as a little girl spent 3 years lying bound and strapped to a bed, a victim of the TB epidemic that was then rife in Ireland. (First Broadcast 2009) The story of Rosemary Conry, who as a little girl spent 3 years lying bound and strapped to a bed, a victim of the TB epidemic that was then rife in Ireland. (First Broadcast 2009)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than one-in-eight people in Ireland suffer from a condition that causes frustration, withdrawal, anger and suffering and yet it is hidden, invisible. In Constant Present, Michael Carolan talks to people with chronic pain. (Broadcast 2003)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lasting from July 1st to Novemeber 18th 1916, The Battle of the Somme was to become one of the defining moments of the First World War. The first day of battle alone saw the British Forces sustain some 60,000 casualties, including Irishmen (Broadcast 1989)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A documentary on Irish stonemasons, stonecutters and sculptors. (Broadcast 1978)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lorelei Harris goes marching with the York Road No Surrender Band on the 12th July and speaks with band members. (Broadcast 1997)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this documentary from the Mooney Goes Wild team, biologist and Secondary schoolteacher, Terry Flanagan looks at that most majestic of animals that roams the Phoenix Park in Dublin, the Fallow Deer. (Broadcast 2004)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A documentary about a journey to Gibraltar - the southern border of Europe and the plight of refugees passing through there. (Broadcast 2002)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A documentary by Prionnsias O Conluain about what didn't happen in Ulster in 1916 - whilst the rest of Ireland was uprising against home rule, Ulster remained subdued. (Broadcast 1966)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A documentary about Kilmainham Gaol and its place in Irish history. Built in 1792, Kilmainham Gaol is Ireland's most famous disused prison. It held, throughout the years, many famous Nationalists and Republicans (Broadcast 1999)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this documentary from the Mooney Goes Wild team, naturalist and author, Eric Dempsey fulfils a lifelong ambition when he comes face to face with one of the world's most elusive creatures, the Wolf. (Broadcast 2004)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A documentary that goes to bed and wakes up in one of Dublin's early opening pubs - The Cobblestone. Ireland is 'famed' for its drinking culture - but why would anyone want to go drinking at 7am? (Broadcast 1999)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this documentary from the Mooney Goes Wild team, Dr Richard Collins explores the mysterious world of the kingfisher. Some creatures are so ridiculously beautiful that they just don't belong in the real world. (Broadcast 2004)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this documentary from the Mooney Goes Wild team, ecologist and lecturer Eanna Ni Lamhna looks at the life of the Arctic Fox. Turning white in winter to blend in with the white background of snow is a very successful adaptation (Broadcast 2004)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Documentary on the nature of time and how its measurement by the clock influences our lives (Broadcast 1988)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julian Vignoles visited New York for the first time in 1987 during a hot week in June. He brought a tape recorder with him and "Sometime in New Yor City" was the result. This documentary is a fast-moving audio montage of the great city. (Broadcast 1987)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A documentary set in Ireland and South Africa about Afrikaners that tells the story about the Verwoerd family, descendents of H.F Verwoerd, the Prime Minister of South Africa widely regarded as being the architect of apartheid. (Broadcast 2004)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.