RTÉ Radio 1: Documentary on One
The main weekly documentary slot on RTÉ Radio 1 and the largest arena for radio documentaries in Ireland.
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DocArchive: Time up in Somalia
In 1993, Irish troops were part of the United Nations ...
In 1993, Irish troops were part of the United Nations Operation in Somalia. Treasa Davidson joins the c.100 members of the Irish Army Transport serving in Somalia as part of UNOSOM II. We hear first hand from the soldiers about their experiences. (1994)
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DocArchive: San Egidio Story of a Roman Community
This is the story of the Sant'Egidio, which is a ...
This is the story of the Sant'Egidio, which is a movement of lay people that began in Rome in 1968. It now has more than 60,000 members, dedicated to evangelisation and charity, in Rome, Italy and in more than 73 countries throughout the world. (1994)
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DocArchive: Universe Story
Dr. Brian Swimme and theologian Fr. Thomas Berry, joint authors ...
Dr. Brian Swimme and theologian Fr. Thomas Berry, joint authors of "The Universe Story" explore Cosmology, History and God.
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DocArchive: River of Dreams
An evocation of the River Sullane in West Cork through ...
An evocation of the River Sullane in West Cork through the music of Peadar Ó Riada. The River Sullane runs from the mountains between County Cork and County Kerry. Peadar and Julian Vignoles trace the route of the river from its source to the sea. (1994)
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DocArchive: Woman For Our Times, Doc on Catherine McAuley
Catherine McAuley was an Irish nun who was born in ...
Catherine McAuley was an Irish nun who was born in 1778. She had a very comfortable life growing up in Dublin. After she inherited a considerable fortune, Catherine used the money to set up the Sisters of Mercy & help those less fortunate than her. (1994)
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DocArchive: Ole Ole We're Off To See The Pope
1990 was the year that our soccer team made it ...
1990 was the year that our soccer team made it to the quarter finals in the world cup. Italia 90 is still talked about by soccer fans across the country. We hear the story of our journey & we hear about the time that the team went to meet the Pope. (1994)
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DocArchive: The Half Blind Quarter Poet
Owen Nestor is the toast of many Galway parishes for ...
Owen Nestor is the toast of many Galway parishes for his poems and ballads.He lost the sight of one eye when a sod of turf fell off a cart and hit him. The explanation for his self deprecating soubriquet, ‘the half blind Quarter poet’ is now clear. (1995)
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DocArchive: My Father Field Marshal Rommel
Manfred Rommel tells the story of his father Marshal Erwin ...
Manfred Rommel tells the story of his father Marshal Erwin Rommel. Called "the People's Marshal" by his countrymen, Erwin was one of Adolf Hitler's most successful generals and one of Germany's most popular military leaders during World War II. (1995)
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DocArchive: General George Patton Old Blood And Guts
General George Patton was considered as one of the most ...
General George Patton was considered as one of the most successful combat generals in U.S history. He was the first officer assigned to the Tank Corps in WWI, but It was during WWII that Patton hit the high point of his military career. (1995)
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DocArchive: Rough Justice
Sexual violence can have psychological, emotional, and physical effects on ...
Sexual violence can have psychological, emotional, and physical effects on a survivor. Self-blame can be amongst the most common effect. We hear from a number of victims who speak of their attacks and the reactions afterwards. (1995)
