DocArchive (2009): Finding Henry
The story of a homeless man who swapped the dangers of urban subsistence for the rural forest sanctuary of the Dublin Mountains. For three years he has made the woods his home; it is where he feels sa...
25 Feb 200940min
DocArchive (1982): The Making of an Orchestra
Since it was founded in 1948 the RTÉ Symphony orchestra has seen over 60 of success at the forefront of symphonic music in Ireland. Ever wondered what it takes to be a member of a world renowned orche...
25 Feb 200939min
DocArchive (1989): Fungie, The Dingle Dolphin
Barry Lang travels to Dingle in Co Kerry, to meet Fungie the Dolphin. Fungie is a friendly bottlenose dolphin, who has lived in the harbor since 1983. Barry talks to the locals about his story and the...
23 Feb 200938min
DocArchive (1976): Famine in Ethiopia
In 1974, after severe drought, Ethiopia in Africa was devastated by the disaster of famine. Up to an estimated 1 million were left dead. Still under the rule of Emperor Haile Selassie, Ethiopia was an...
22 Feb 200949min
DocArchive (1982): Paul Durcan's Mayo
A look at the fascinating life of Co. Mayo poet Paul Durcan. He talks us through his childhood and his award winning work and the experiences that have informed them, including mental health issues af...
21 Feb 200938min
DocArchive (1978): Nobody ever went to America to learn how to kill a pig
This is an absolute must listen - a window into the Ireland that once was - and is perhaps gone forever? One of our real oldies but goldies - a documentary about how to kill a pig on a rural Co Galway...
21 Feb 200940min
DocArchive (1976): Ancient and Fraternal Order
A journey into the realms of Catholic belief. The Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) is an Irish Catholic fraternal organisation. Members must be Catholic and either Irish born or of Irish descent. Its...
21 Feb 200939min
DocArchive (1982): The Forthieth of Foot
Mention the words "The Forty Foot" around Dublin, and anyone will know exactly what you are referring to immediately. This bathing area in South Dublin has become an institute among bathers in the cap...
20 Feb 200935min
