Documentary On One - Rté Documentaries

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.

The Nazareth Home is a retirement home that caters for senior citizens in Malahide. It’s a friendly and close community that lives side by side as they grow old and grey together. (Broadcast 1980)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A look at one of the worlds most iconic cars- The Morris Minor (Broadcast 1985)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A documentary on the first cinema to come to Mullingar and the role it played in the social history of the town. (1985)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat Kenny investigates the rapidly emerging 'Boot Boy' movement that was appearing around Ireland in the 1970s, looking at how they are perceived by the public along with the reality of belonging to the subculture (Broadcast 1975)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story about life in the shanty towns of Trujillo in Peru (Broadcast 1985) The story about life in the shanty towns of Trujillo in Peru (Broadcast 1985)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1995 the residents of Fatima Mansions, one of Dublin's most notorious and deprived communities, came together with the start of a dream. This story tracks that dream as it becomes a reality in 2005. (First Broadcast May 2006)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world of scuba diving is investigated by Maxwell Sweeney. This adventure sport is becoming increasingly popular with families. New divers speak about their happiness at seeing the other side of nature below the sea. Instructors explain the dive preparations, equipment and safety. (First Broadcast 1980)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat Kenny returned to Foley Street in 1988 to find out what had happened to the bootboys who were originally featured in a 1975 doc. Thirteen years later after boyhood interviews, Pat went back and found that life had its ups and downs (Broadcast 1988)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plastic surgery is a now a billion dollar industry but is this a symptom of a society that has lost the run of itself and its obsession with beauty and perfection? (Broadcast 1980)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it was finished being built in 1684, the Royal Hospital was one of Ireland's finest buildings. When it came out of service in 1927 however, the building began to fall into disrepair. Here we look at what happened next. (1985)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.