DocArchive (1981): Fastnet '81
The Fastnet biennial race challenges the most experienced sailors as the unpredictable weather means it is one of the most dangerous races in the world. The 1981 race has an air of trepidation as the ...
18 Apr 198138min
DocArchive (1981): Digging for Gold
What are the chances of striking gold in your own backyard? What if your discovery turns out to be priceless? In 1979, Michael Webb and his son, also named Michael, unearthed a treasure hoard on an an...
11 Apr 198138min
DocArchive (1981): Man in the Wee Room
Bedridden following a serious accident on the Canadian railroads, playwright, George Shiels, was inspired by Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. Paralysed and back in his native Ballymoney, he started ...
13 Mar 198139min
DocArchive (1981): London to Brighton - at 10MPH
Vintage cars of all shapes and sizes travelling at a speed of 10mph splutter and chug their way along the streets of London. Cheering crowds wave their flags while sipping on hot cups of tea. This is ...
6 Mar 198143min
DocArchive (1981): Down to Earth First All Ireland Arctic Expedition
Three Irish explorers set off on a 6-month expedition to The Arctic. How do they prepare physically and mentally, and what do they need to do to keep frostbite at bay? What links exist between The Arc...
28 Feb 19811h
DocArchive (1980): Last Fiddle Master
Pádraig Ó Caoimh is regarded as one of the most influential fiddle players of all time and the greatest in the Sliabh Luachra style. Born in 1887 in Gleantán, he was the eldest of 8 children from a mu...
4 Des 198039min
DocArchive (1980): Image Makers
The art and science of Public Relations is explored. In Ireland, in 1980, there were 150 full time PR practitioners and it was a rapidly expanding industry at the time. The myth of a gin swilling, cig...
18 Sep 198042min
DocArchive (1980): Dark Clouds over the Cruacha Gorma
The Blue Stack Mountains also known as na Cruacha Gorma are the major mountain range in the south of county Donegal. There is a particular history to this area of traditional music, crafts and Irish l...
21 Aug 198039min
