DocArchive (1977): Mr Watson, Come here - I want to see you
On March 7th, 1874, Alexander Graham Bell, by just a matter of hours, wins the race in the development and patent of the telephone. What a coup! And the first words ever spoken on the telephone? Bell ...
11 Jan 200942min
DocArchive (1980): The Loneliness of Old Age
Being old in our society can be tough – apart from sickness and poverty, many old people can feel isolated and lonely. This documentary was made in 1980 when people were only beginning to consider thi...
10 Jan 200939min
DocArchive (1976): The Parish
Everything is local - We journey into the sounds and flavours of a typical parish in 1970's Ireland - into the community of St. Mary's, located in the heart of Limerick city. From the individuals who ...
10 Jan 200940min
DocArchive (1980): Irish Lights
The wave-swept lighthouse has always had an aura of romance, but this documentary covers the history of the lighthouses from the days of the medieval lighthouses in Youghal, Co. Cork to the Tuskar Lig...
9 Jan 200938min
DocArchive (2005): Kidnapped - The Herrema Diaries
On October 3rd 1975 republicans, Eddie Gallagher and Marion Coyle, abducted and kidnapped a Dutch businessman, Dr. Tiede Herrema, from near his home in Castletroy, Co. Limerick. 30 Years later, Dr Her...
9 Jan 200939min
Doc Archive (1975): Did you hear the one about?
We have a certain way of joking in Ireland - a certain type of comedy that is difficult to find in other places. Whilst laughing along (hopefully) Kevin O' Connor will examine a montage of language, p...
9 Jan 200936min
DocArchive (1980): With Sincere Sympathy
Most people who die leave behind a circle of people who will be going on what can be a long journey through grief. Grief is a normal and natural reaction to the death of a loved one .This documentary ...
8 Jan 200938min
DocArchive (1971): Women of the Revolution
Some of the women who were heavily involved in the conflict at the Easter Rising in Dublin in 1916. Contributors include Nora Connolly O'Brien, the daughter of James Connolly; Rosie Hackett who was th...
8 Jan 200951min
