Documentary On One - Rté Documentaries

Ged Walsh is a housepainter with an odd-looking van. At first it looks like it's covered in gobbledegook words but when you look closer you see it's a rolling lesson in Irish literature. (A short Irish audio documentary from RTE Radio Ireland).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A collection of stories from people who have struggled with alcohol. They speak about the effects on family, physical ruin and how it leads to depression. There's talk about the shock of being called an alcoholic for the first time and a discussion on treatments for the disease. Families of alcoholics tell their own tales. (First Broadcast 1980)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whatever the weather, the Irish summer starts with the first country fairs. Last week, the Dunderry Country Fair took place in Co. Meath. Animals, fairground rides, stalls and one laugh after another. (Short audio documentary RTE Radio Ireland)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1984, Irish women wrote letters to Ann. She was a schoolgirl who had died giving birth in Granard, Co. Longford. The letters were read The Gay Byrne Show. 12 years after Ann's death, Lorelei Harris, a producer on the show, revisited the story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One story is unbelievable, the other poignant: Two boxes, belonging to an English lord, Morpeth and an Irish orphan, Barbara McDonough. Two different boxes but both serving the same purpose - remembering. (Short Irish documentary from RTE Radio, Ireland.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 22nd 1963 is a famous date in history. It marks the day that the 35th President of America, John F. Kennedy, was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. We trace the events of that day, including archive footage from radio reports, pop music of the time and first-hand accounts which paint a picture of the assassination. (First Broadcast 1984)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All around Ireland people keep show chickens. And with each one comes a dream, to become a National Champion. Join us as we journey through the up's and down's and in's and out's of the wonderful world of Irish show chickens as we tell a humorous and lively story of people who absolutely love their chickens. (First broadcast 2012)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Celtic Tiger wasn't all about making money and looking after No.1. There were some Irish people who made it their business to go around picking up other people's litter, as this report by Ronan Kelly from 2009 shows. (Short audio RTE Radio, Ireland)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are the Irish still going on about Saipan 10 yrs later? Of course we are. Go down any street, into any pub and the whole Mick McCarthy vs Roy Keane row is ready to be debated. They may have moved on but have we? Ten years is a bit soon. A humourous listenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A spoof caller, "Mr. Scully" with Gay Byrne on holidaying at home and why Brazil's soccer team were 'ballerinos'. We think this may be from 1973, Prescott's sponsored programme. (An audio short from RTE Radio, Ireland.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 years after the release of Ireland's best selling home-grown album 'A Woman's Heart', Kiara Murphy explores the effect this one album had on three generations of Irish women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the deep night a public phone box rings. It could be Margate in England, the Florida Everglades or a tiny town in New Zealand. But who will pick up? And will this complete stranger share their life under the cloak of darkness? (A BBC Radio 4 production)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Whimsy of W's: shooting Weirs, Watching grass grow, Writing in stone, hanging out the Washing and Whistling. A series of random activities joined by only by the letter W. (A short audio documentary from RTE Radio Ireland.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 retired teachers from Ireland embark on a trip of a lifetime, as they travel to West Africa to bring over 500 years of teaching experience into the classrooms of The Gambia. A story of old life and new life, of hope, experience and a shared education.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Gallagher's mother, Mona, loves dancing. Her heydey was during The Emergency. It was a time of clothes rationing and when a man could complain if you refused a dance. Then, there's the great music. (A short radio documentary from RTE, Ireland)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will it sink? 100 years after 14 villagers left to travel on The Titanic, Lahardane, Co. Mayo, gets ready to commemorate the disaster. (An Irish audio documentary for RTE Radio, Ireland.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

100 years after Bram Stoker's death, DIT graduate, Fergal Browne finds the Irish influences on the "Dracula" story. (A short Irish audio documentary for RTE Radio Ireland.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever thought about what goes on behind the scenes when you stay at a hotel? This is the story of a day in the life of one Irish hotel - the Central Hotel in Dublin - now in its 125th year. Stories of poker bets, memorable guests and lots lots moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

50 years ago, Cork farmer, Dan Joe Kelleher, was helping RTE erect a TV transmitter on a nearby mountain. It gave him an idea: Why not erect his own transmitter and set up his own local station? Welcome to LTV Macroom. (From 2006 on RTE Radio, Ireland)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jerusalem was a scene of sadness this week. In poignant contrast, a joyful visit to the city: 13-year old Irish boy, Coby Baker, went there to make his Bar Mitzvah....and to get sweets thrown at the back of his head. (RTE Radio Ireland documentary)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.