DocArchive (1982): Families for Children Fostering
Ireland has a long tradition of fostering in Ireland. Families have always taken care of the young and vulnerable but many opt to foster children for long periods of time. An insight into fostering, s...
6 Nov 198237min
DocArchive (1982): The Long Wait
Kidnapping has had a devastating effect on families in Ireland for decades. This documentary looks at cases of men and women in Northern Ireland and in the South, who have gone missing. Often the myst...
4 Okt 198238min
DocArchive (1982): Boy from Bruree
This documentary on the young De Valera and his limerick background is based on Donnagha O’Dulaing’s series ’A Boy from Bruree’. Presenter Donncha O’Dulaing speaks about how the recording came to be. ...
23 Aug 198243min
DocArchive (1981): Three Wishes of John Bradburne
Three wishes in the life of John Bradburne. A mystic, pilgrim, and poet he joined the war in 1939 looking for adventure but instead, he found religion. He converted to Catholicism and began his pilgri...
12 Sep 198139min
DocArchive (1981): Social Partners in Europe
Our Documentary archive from 1981 looks at the EEC's Economic and Social Committee, the organisation known before the European Union was formed. We hear from diplomats and politicians in Europe about ...
25 Juni 198139min
DocArchive (1951): Wexford Scrapbook
Take a step back to the 1950's and ramble through the narrow streets of Wexford town where its rich and vibrant history can be stumbled upon at every turn. Over the centuries, the people of this medie...
13 Juni 198129min
DocArchive(1981): Forum, National School System 1831
Established by the British Government in 1831, Irish National Schools were originally multi-denominational. The schools were controlled by a State body and the National Board of Education (mixed relig...
12 Juni 198143min
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
