DocArchive (2006): The Week to Come
A documentary told by those who took part in the 1916 Rising. It is made from archive recordings made by Proinsias Mac Aonghusa in the 1960's, broadcast during the 50th anniversary commemoration as "T...
8 Jan 200953min
DocArchive (1980): As Others See Us
Built on the river Lee, the Rebel county is the second biggest city in the country. But what is it like to experience this city though foreign eyes?; What makes Cork tick, what is it that brings this ...
7 Jan 200939min
DocArchive (2009): Loss Can Build a Bridge
November 8th 2007 marked the 20th anniversary of the Enniskillen bombing in Co. Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. Eleven people were killed and sixty three were injured. In this documentary, two women who ...
7 Jan 200941min
DocArchive (1976): Fleeting City the London Years of Patrick Kavanagh
Irish poet and novelist Patrick Kavanagh fled Ireland numerous times. He went to London in search of freedom and to be recognised in English literary society. In this documentary, Kevin O'Connor explo...
6 Jan 200942min
DocArchive (1995): Blue Rinse and Starch - 1945 Laundress Strike
In 1945, women laundry workers went on strike for a second week's holiday. The strike removed over 1,500 workers from 13 weeks of work, and affected 14 laundries in Dublin city. This documentary tells...
5 Jan 200941min
DocArchive (2008): The Partial Life of Mary X
‘’Mary X’’, an intellectually handicapped mother of nine, spent most of her life on the streets. Instead of receiving the one-on-one care that she needed, Mary fell through the cracks in the system an...
5 Jan 200940min
DocArchive (1975): You win some, You lose some
For some there's no greater high than a horse winning or a late goal or a royal flush in poker. But this is more than a thrill; it's a bet, the kind of high you get addicted to. Gambling can become an...
4 Jan 200938min
DocArchive (1980): Valley of the Writers
In 1980, Ashford, Co. Wicklow became a popular destination for writers from all over the world. They arrived to nestle into their beautiful surroundings. But why? This documentary tells of the draw to...
3 Jan 200942min
