Documentary On One - Rté Documentaries

Broadcast to mark the 50th anniversary of their deaths, this is the story of Tomás MacCurtain and Terence MacSwiney, both Lord Mayors of Cork in 1920. Those close to the men speak of their life, beliefs, work activities and their deaths. (Broadcast 1970)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Connaught Rangers (1881-1922) was an Irish regiment in the British Army. In June 1920 whilst in Solon, India - 5 men from the 1st battalion began a protest against British atrocities in Ireland - ending in death and long imprisonments (Broadcast 1970)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The final day of term at Glentstal Abbey School, a boarding school in Limerick is a busy time for staff and students as they prepare for holidays. (Originally Broadcast 1977)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Curtin from Clare worked in London as a farrier - a trade dedicated to equine hoof care. Amongst the many horses that Michael shod were Queen Elizabeth II's - including her own horse, Burmese. A quirky Irish link to the Monarchy (Broadcast 1980)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Olympia theatre is one of Ireland's major theatres and live venues with a rich history stretching back to 1878. (Originally broadcast 1977)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A feature on the politician, revolutionary nationalist, sufragette and socialist - Countess Markievicz. The Countess participated in the Easter Rising of 1916 where she was second-in-command at the fight on St. Stephens Green. (Broadcast 1960) A feature on the politician, revolutionary nationalist, sufragette and socialist - Countess Markievicz. The Countess participated in the Easter Rising of 1916 where she was second-in-command at the fight on St. Stephens Green. (Broadcast 1960)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The life of Lady Gregory, one of the key personnel involved in the Irish Literary Revival. She co-founded the Irish Literary and Abbey Theatres and her home at Coole Park was a meeting place for many of the revival heavyweights. (Broadcast 1960)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A snapshot of life in the village of Ballinafad, County Sligo as a small rural community copes with emigration and stagnation. (Originally Broadcast 1975)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A radio documentary diary of the month leading up to the 2002 abortion referendum (Broadcast 2002).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Antoine Ó Raifteirí was born Co. Mayo in 1779. He was the only child in his large family to survive a smallpox outbreak although the disease left him blind. A travelling bard, he was known as the ‘Kiltimagh Fiddler’. (First Broadcast 1957)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A radio documentary about the 1952 Ballyfermot Co-Operative by Michael Carolan (Broadcast 2001)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A radio documentary about the Anne Sullivan Centre for Deaf Blind young adults (Broadcast 2002).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A radio documentary on Florence in Italy on love and literature (Broadcast 1999).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A documentary by Seamus Kelly about the New Forest estate in County Galway and the people who lived and worked there (Broadcast 2001)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A radio documentary about different ways of seeing the Book of Kells (Broadcast 2002).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

E.M Forster is known for novels like Howard's End, A Passage to India and A Room With a View exploring themes of class differences and sexuality. In this documentary Elizabeth Bowen and Sybil Thorndyke explore his life and works. (First broadcast 1970)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seán Mac Réamoinn investigates the world of Irish journalism. He looks at how the Irish daily newspapers are produced, the roles of the editors and what it takes to craft a strong headline. He also looks at the different kind of reporters and people who work in the media. (First Broadcast 1969)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this radio documentary Richard Collins tells the history of the games from inception in 1968 to the present day and interviews Eunice Kennedy Shriver founder of the Special olympics (Broadcast 2003).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A beautiful radio documentary about a young carer and her mother (Broadcast 1999).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this radio documentary, Eanna Ni Lamhna travels to the rainforests of Costa Rica (Broadcast 2001)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.