Documentary On One - Rté Documentaries

The Borza and Fusco families moved from the Lazio region of Italy to Ireland and set up very successful fish and chip shops in Parnell Street, Artane and Rialto in Dublin. They tell their stories. (First Broadcast 1991)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Writer and broadcaster Bill Long traces the life and torturous spiritual journey of the 16th century Spanish mystic of Saint John of The Cross. A Carmelite friar and priest of Marrano orgin, orphaned as a child, he developed a close relationship with Saint Teresa of çvila. (1991)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommy O’Reilly remembers his passing out ceremony, proudly marching by his family in his Irish Army uniform. For Tommy, the decision to volunteer for active service in Lebanon was an easy one; he believes that it is his duty as a soldier. But, with recent reports of hostages captured in the region, this is an anxious time for his family.(1991)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sgt. Sharon Duggan applied to join the Irish Army while she was in secondary school. She was part of a group of women who marched into history as the first female recruits to the Irish Defence Forces. She embarked on a lifelong ambition to serve in Lebanon as part of the UN peacekeeping forces. How did Sharon adapt to life in this war-torn country?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the 16th of November 1989, armed men broke into the University of Central America, pulled people from their beds, and shot them dead. The victims were 6 Jesuit scholars, their housekeeper, and her 15-year-old daughter. The massacre is remembered as one of the worst atrocities of the Salvadoran Civil War. Who ordered these murders?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Veteran Limerick politician, Stevie Coughlan, and his wife, Peggy recall episodes from his long and colourful career; the Blueshirts and the 1932 election, standing as a Clann na Poblachta candidate in 1954, Noel Browne and the Mother and Child Scheme, divisions within the Labour Party, and becoming the Mayor of his beloved Limerick City. (1990)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Boyle O'Reilly (b.1844) was an Irish poet, journalist, author and activist. As a youth he was a member of the Irish Republican Brotherhood, or Fenians, for which he was transported to Western Australia. After escaping to the United States, he became a prominent newspaper editor standing up for the Irish community and culture (1990)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mary Therese Winifred Robinson served as the seventh president of Ireland. She is widely regarded as a transformative figure for Ireland and the presidency. This is a profile on the former president and her election campaign.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Veterans of the 15th International Brigade who fought for The Republic in the Spanish Civil War between 1936 and 1938 reassemble in Barcelona 50 years following their final march through the city. Comprising of volunteers from all over the world, they recount their experiences, remember lost comrades, and reflect on the trauma of war. (1989)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The experiences of Irish immigrants living and working in London are dramatised in this documentary. Arriving in London with nothing but the clothes on their back, sleeping rough in Victoria Station, wandering the streets as they struggle to get work, robbing to feed themselves, and drinking their sorrows away. (1988)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the shadow of the multi-million Custom House Dock's scheme, the people of Sheriff Street wonder if this development will provide much-needed employment to the area, which has fallen into serious decline through the closure of local factories, but many locals are sceptical about the promises for a brighter future. (1988)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The miracle of Fatima began in May 1917 when three children tending their sheep claimed to have been visited by the Virgin Mary. She reappeared to them over the next 6 months, her final visit became known as The Miracle of the Sun. 70yrs on this documentary looks at the Cult of Our Lady of Fatima and the people who make this pilgrimage each year?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Irish tenor and actor, Colm Wilkinson, best known for originating the role of Jean Valjean in Les Misérables in the West End and Broadway talks about his life in musical theatre and preparing to leave this iconic character behind as he moves on to new productions. (1987)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mary Leadbeater's letters tell the stories of real people from the village of Ballitore at the beginning of the 19th Century. Giving us an insight into the life of a remarkable woman, who wrote constantly about the people she met and the events that were unfolding at this time, including witnessing first-hand the horrors of the 1798 rebellion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Contemplative monks from the Roman Catholic Church and the Church of England speak about life behind the walls of the monastery and challenge common misconceptions about their vocation. What are the mysteries behind this life a prayer, and what is the point of the contemplative life? (1966)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy O'Mahony joins Dr. A. L. Rowse for afternoon tea at the Athenaeum in London on November 14th 1985. The many topics up for discussion include the left-wing politics of the Oxford scene in the 1920s and 30s, Rowse's admiration for Margaret Thatcher and his modernisation of Shakespeare's plays. (1986)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ireland is the perfect place to sail around, the course retains a magic all of its own for most sailors. However, when the ingredients include a modern ocean racing catamaran, extreme weather from gale to calm, and a diverse crew attempting to break the all-time around Ireland record - the outcome is captivating. Will they succeed? (1986)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A journey through the boroughs of London city meeting Irish people who left their home to seek fortune in this bright and fast-moving metropolitan. London offers many young Irish a life of opportunity and adventure. But, at this time of year, the city can be a lonely place for those who cannot make it back home for Christmas. (1985)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mulligan was an Irish record company in the 70s and 80s with a catalogue ranging from traditional to contemporary. However, it was far from a typical 9 to 5 office. This collective had an idealistic approach and was perhaps ahead of it's timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A profile of the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies which was established in 1940 by the then Taoiseach, Éamon de Valera. We look at how DIAS became a world leader in advanced research and Celtic Studies. (1985)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.