Documentary On One - Rté Documentaries

The Matt Talbot Bridge is a road bridge spanning the River Liffey in Dublin city centre. It links Custom House Quay on the north bank of the river to City Quay on the south bank, and was completed in 1978. This is the story of that bridge. Produced and presented by Proinsias O Conluain. (First Broadcast 1978)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The pipe has played a huge role in traditional Irish music for centuries and still does to this day. In this documentary we meet both Irish pipe players and pipe makers. They talk to us about their music and of course their love of piping and traditional Irish music. Produced by Proinsias O Conluain. (First Broadcast 1978)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Charged with minding our seas, our coastline and much else besides, this documentary tells the story of the Irish Naval service. Barraí Mecall explores the history of the military service and important figures from the Navy (First Broadcast 1980)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Highlights from John Skehan’s journey across America. This documentary includes: the assimilation of Irish in the US, Young Indian on Indian rights, White view of Indians situation, Ecology and tourism, Mid west mining town of Hill City, Mount Rushmore ceremony, Wyoming policeman and a cowboy on his work. (First Broadcast 1976)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Aodan O Dubhghaill presents some of the social issues addressed by the legendary Co. Kildare singer songwriter Christy Moore in his songs. This documentary touches on issues covered by Christy - anything from Knock Airport to soccer to travellers. (First Broadcast 1996)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A documentary on the inner city Dublin street, Francis St and the Iveagh Market. Francis St is in the heart of Dublin. We hear the stories from life in the old days, the Iveagh Market and its stalls and the effects of depopulation on the environment and the social lives of residents. (Broadcast 1985)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The world of romance, relationships and dating is forever evolving. Long before the days of the internet, this documentary looks at the trend of computer dating in 1970’s Ireland. Speaking to members of the universal and computer bureaus in Dublin. A story of love and technology!(First Broadcast 1978)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The story of three female candidates of Dublin Central in the run up for the General Election of 2007.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The 12th of December 1955, the opera house in Cork was destroyed by fire. The destruction of the Old Opera house affected the people on an emotional level. The burning is equivocated in the minds of Cork people with that of the assassination of John F Kennedy - everyone remembers where they were on that wet and stormy winter's night.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In 1962, a teenage singer called Little Eva was plucked from obscurity and shot to stardom with her number one smash hit, "The Locomotion". She enjoyed relative success with her next single but struggled to re-create the popularity of her original hit. After the dizzy heights of fame, how did Eva adjust to life out of the spotlight?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Two short documentaries. In ‘Break a Nail’, Camilla Duncan is a Westmeath grandmother who drives a bulldozer for her living. In ‘Jumping for Tanzania’, the Co. Meath Kells Heritage Buckleppin' Competition took place to raise money for the Makiumiu Hospital in Tanzania, Africa. (First Broadcast 2004)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Skerries 100 is organised by The Loughshinny Motor Cycle Supporters Club in Skerries Co. Dublin. The sport is dangerous and exciting for its participants. We wish offer our condolences to the family and friends of Freddie Russell, Travelling Marshall, who died following an incident at this year's races. (First Broadcast 2004)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

To mark the 60th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Derek Davis visits the Normandy Beaches where the largest amphibious invasion in military history was held on June 6th 1944. Paratroopers & glider troops were already on the ground behind enemy lines, Davis hears from Irish-men who fought and killed with Allies in Normandy. (2004)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A look at the life and works of essayist William Hazlitt, the 18th century English writer best known for his humanist essays. Willett spent much of his childhood in Ireland. In particular we look at his most celebrated essay, 'The Fight' (2003)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tallymen have a passion for politics and most would have been canvassing in the run-up to this election. But today, the Tallymen are centre stage, it is all about compiling the data to make early predictions. This election is hard to call with Sinn Féin tipped to win and Fianna Fáil doing badly in the polls. Can they handle the pressure? (2002)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A treasure of recordings found in producer, Bill Meek's attic. Untouched for over three decades, they tell the story of the Civil Rights Movement in America's Deep South. Journeying from heartland of bluegrass to the heart of the blues to find out more about the injustices and brutality that people suffered as they fought for equal rights.(2001)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The second of two documentaries by Gerry Mullins about the 1932 to 1939 correspondences between Dr Adolf Mahr, the great Nazi archaeologist based for some years in Dublin, and his Jewish friend, philanthropist Albert Bender. This second part tells the story of what happened to Adolf and his children after their return to Nazi Germany.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This documentary followed the progress of Ireland's only lesbian and gay choir 'Glória' from final rehearsals to their appearance on stage at GALA 2000, an international choral festival for lesbian and gay choirs. The first Irish choir to sing at such an event. It also examines the importance to its members of being part of an openly gay.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chris Doris spent 40 days and 40 nights camped out on top of Croagh Patrick. Doris, a local artist, envisaged this experience as a “social sculpture”. Acting as a type of tour guide, he met with thousands of climbers and pilgrims, hearing their stories and seeking to find out what connects people to this mountain. (First broadcast 2000)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In 1971 Vincent Blackwell was strangled and killed, he was 8 years old. His body was found by Watery Lane, hidden under bottles in a pram. The person responsible for this crime was a 12 year old boy. Why was Vincent killed and what motivates a child to attack another? (First broadcast 2000)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.