Documentary on One Podcast

A radio documentary commemorating W.B. Yeats on the 50th anniversary of his death. Dublin’s William Butler Yeats (June 1865 to January 1939) was an Irish poet and dramatist, and one of the foremost fi...

6 Feb 200943min

It is estimated that close to 12% of the population in America has Irish roots. An insight into Irish-America at a time when Ireland was only beginning to realise the interest many Americans have in t...

5 Feb 200939min

Dominic McGrath left the town of Lanesborough, Co Longford, in 1827 and went to America. Now, many generations later, the McGraths have returned to their Midlands town to meet Irish cousins at a party...

5 Feb 200959min

A look at the history of the American Presidency, beginning with George Washington who took office in 1789 and traversing almost two centuries. Along the way the programme looks at some iconic figures...

5 Feb 200949min

Greyhound racing has been a popular sport in Ireland for over a century. In this documentary we hear an account of greyhound racing's beginnings in Ireland. We also hear stories from the tracks and re...

4 Feb 200950min

A radio programme adapted from Finnish about the Israeli writer Amos Oz, based on his memoir, A Tale of Love & Darkness. His literature included fiction, political commentary and literary criticism. (...

4 Feb 200941min

Embracing all things Celtic, a look at the small town of Lannion in Brittany, home of the 1981 Celtic Congress. People from countries throughout Europe travel to promote and celebrate the language of ...

4 Feb 200941min

Seamus Hosey, accompanied By Marita Harve, visits the ancient Japanese city of Kyoto. Famed for its many Buddhist Temples, Zen Shrines, and rock gardens, there’s plenty of sightseeing on offer in Kyot...

4 Feb 200942min