The Curious Ear (2010): Nobody's Child
Maggie Hurley describes herself as "Wexford's Molly Malone". She's been playing music, busking on the Main Street of the town for over 20 years. She says the locals know her as 'Nobody's Child' becaus...
10 Aug 20109min
Biking Viking
An almost unbelievable documentary about the life journey of Peter O'Connor who has transformed himself from outlaw biker into a Celtic clan leader, film star and perhaps... just perhaps, the last Hig...
6 Aug 201042min
The Bundoran Express
A radio documentary about a journey along the much-loved old Clones to Bundoran railway line that ferried holiday makers and pilgrims to the west.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4 Aug 201037min
The Release
In the aftermath of homicide, what happens to those left behind? And what happens when the families of victim and perpetrator are separated by only a field? In 1997, 20-year old Marc O'Keeffe was stab...
31 Jul 201041min
I Could Have Danced All Night
One of the last great characters of Co Clare, for decades Michael Tierney could be seen walking the streets of Ennis delivering newspapers on his daily round recognised by his wigs, hats, his choice o...
31 Jul 201035min
One Hundred Years of Names
Every personal name has a story. Behind the top 100 Irish baby names list is a fascinating portrait of a changing country.This fascinating and beautiful documentary looks at the names we give our chil...
22 Jul 201038min
The Curious Ear (2010): Lough Neagh Speaks
Dr. Tom Lawrence, of DCU, spent 6 months recording over and under Lough Neagh waves in Co. Antrim. Spooky sci-fi sounds from the deep, including fish and animals.(First Broadcast 2010)See omnystudio.c...
22 Jul 201011min
The Curious Ear (2010): Carlow's Rowdy Pensioners
A community of OAPs in Carlow waking the neighbours for the Bealtaine Festival by playing music and singing. (First Broadcast 2010)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22 Jul 201011min
