Documentary On One - Rté Documentaries

In the summer of 1962, archaeological excavations began on the megalithic site of Knowth, Co.Meath. In the summer of 2012, there was a reunion there of all those archaeologists and students who helped uncover this remarkable site.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

By day, Feargus Callagy fits fireplaces; by night this Sligo man dreams of diving deep underwater on a single breath of air – Feargus is a freediver and can hold his breath for over five minutes. He's on a mission to get more Irish people into the ocean.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The forgotten victims of Japan's Tsunami and nuclear disaster: pets. Irishwoman, Kate O'Callaghan works to reunite pets from the exclusion zone with their owners. (Made by Julien Clancy with the assistance of the Sound & Vision Fund of the BAI).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The so-called 'Animal Gangs' from the 1930's and 40's are a staple of Dublin folklore. Based around inner city Dublin, some remember them as Robin Hood figures who protected the poor - others remember brutal thugs whose nickname reflected their savagery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pupils from the tiny two-teacher school in Kilrusheighter, Sligo, brought their grandparents to school. They didn't have to bring books or lunch, just stories from their own schooldays. (Short audio documentary - RTE Radio, Ireland)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story of North Clare man Senator Martin Conway who, with just 16 per cent sight, recently became the first visually impaired Oireachtas member in living memory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As GAA clubs around Ireland are being devastated by emigration, the GAA abroad is thriving. A story about missing home and embracing new opportunities, as we follow the Stockholm Gaels attempting to defend their Scandinavian GAA Championship title. (2012)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colette Clarke is obsessed with finding her grandfather, Paul, about whom there are many mysteries. She never finds him but, instead, finds a whole new family. Reporter, Bríd McBride (short Irish documentary from RTE Radio Ireland)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In March the last Alternative Miss Ireland beauty pageant was held. The biggest night in the Irish gay calendar was at an end. For this bizarre but fun show, we follow 2 competitors Paul and Sinead, as they battle for the coveted Medusa Crown of ShamrocksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why do people run in charity races? Reporter, Alison Turner, ran in the Limerick Fun Run with her recorder and discovered that a lot of the reasons are personal: friends, relations or neighbours with illnesses. (Short Irish documentary RTE Ireland).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the Foot and Mouth crisis of 2001 you couldn't go to sporting or cultural events - you couldn't even go for a walk in the woods. But there was one place you could go - if you dared to dream. (Short Irish documentary - Dublin Airport - RTE Ireland)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South African freedom fighter Kader Asmal lived in exile in Dublin for nearly thirty years. Born in 1939, he was the driving force behind the Irish Anti-Apartheid movement, and fought for freedom and democracy in South Africa. Kader died on June 22nd 2011See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One teacher rural schools, nearly all gone. Mantua NS, Roscommon closes June 2012. Fealeview NS, Limerick closed 2010. Both had enthusiastic teachers and confident pupils as you can hear in this report by Ronan Kelly from "Morning Ireland" in 2007.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Hare Krishna Island Community in Fermanagh, a Celtic Shaman in Leitrim, a Tibetan Buddhist Centre and Jehovah Witness Hall in Cavan - all found within a 25 mile radius of the town of Belturbet in the border region of Ireland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bono, Imelda Kenny and Maeve Conran talk about their fathers: Bob, 'Gally' and Desmond; all since deceased. Bono slept beside his father as he died, Imelda learned to talk to her father and Maeve recorded one of her last visits to her father. (RTE Ireland)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story of one of Ireland's oldest book clubs. On the 3rd Tuesday every month, 12 women in rural mid Cork, meet to discuss a book - and they've been doing this for almost 40yrs. This Book Club has sustained these women through much of their adult livesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fable of the Irish 1965 World Cup campaign games against Spain. A story of brilliance, luck and dodgy decisions as told by Dermot Corrigan. (A short Irish audio documentary from RTÉ Radio Ireland.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ber O'Sullivan wanted new kitchen presses. She bought a scratchcard. Three stars came up and she was drawn to go on Winning Streak. A good day out on TV? You bet. Money for new presses? Listen to find out.(An audio documentary from RTE Radio Ireland)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine being pulled by a dog across a truck-busy road. You don't have to imagine it, listen to this story from the RTE Radio Archives from 2003, in Oylegate, Co. Wexford. (A short Irish audio documentary from RTE Radio Ireland).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A story of hope, hard work, love and courage. In 2004, Grace Harper was born a healthy baby but within a year, her life, and the lives of her family changed dramatically. What happens when your expectations of life change forever? You adjust - over time...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.