Documentary on One - RTÉ Documentaries

The extraordinary story of Irish poet and novelist Christy Nolan, who made a remarkable career despite being unable to walk, talk, or use his hands (Broadcast 1981).

Owen Nestor is the toast of many Galway parishes for his poems and ballads. He lost the sight of one eye when a sod of turf fell off a cart and hit him. The explanation for his self deprecating soubriquet, ‘the half blind Quarter poet’ is now clear. (First Broadcast 1995)

To mark the 100th anniversary of the founding of Cumann na mBan, another chance to listen to some personal accounts from its members regarding the Easter Rising.

The story about some of the artists who attended and performed at the 91st Manx Music Festival.(Broadcast 1983)

The joy behind the hobby of pigeon keeping. We meet the dedicated pigeon fanciers who are keeping the ancient sport of pigeon racing alive, hear why they do it, and how they do it (Broadcast 1982).

Florrie Rush-McGowan on her career in entertainment in America. In this programme from 1983, the 85 year old Florrie reflects on her life from the Easter Rising of 1916, to the stages of Speakeasies in Broadway. (Broadcast 1983)

We revisit the journey a Swedish father took along the coast of Ireland on a Ferrari red bike - 6 years on his son retraces his fathers steps to try and understand his Dad. This documentary won the Prix Italia in 2008.

Manfred Rommel tells the story of his father Marshal Erwin Rommel. Called "the People's Marshal" by his countrymen, Erwin was one of Adolf Hitler's most successful generals and one of Germany's most popular military leaders during World War II. (First Broadcast 1995)

A documentary based on the 1983 bicenntenial conference on Irish-Australian links held in Kilkenny - examining the importrance of Irish pioneers, the social advance of the Irish, and intermarriage blurred distinctions. (Broadcast 1983)

General George Patton was considered as one of the most successful combat generals in U.S history. He was the first officer assigned to the Tank Corps in WWI, but It was during WWII that Patton hit the high point of his military career. (First Broadcast 1995)

The story of the closure of Digital in Galway in the 1990s that left a city and its workforce devastated. Presented by Rachael English (Broadcast 2004)

Tracing the life and history of Welsh poet Dylan Thomas.  This biography speaks to friends and contemporaries of one of the most esteemed wordsmiths of U.K.  literature, with readings of his work and an insight into his character.  (First Broadcast 1988)

Cyril Cusack, one of Ireland's best loved actors, had an illustrious career staring in 90 films and 60 theatre productions. This is the story of Cyril's life in his own words with contributions from his 1st wife Marie and Siobhan McKenna. (Broadcast 1986)

In the mid-1700’s, driven by the 4th Viscount of Kenmare, Killarney began to develop as a town and simultaneously as Ireland's first visitor destination. The Killarney Valley has since been recognised far and wide as “Heaven’s Reflex” (Broadcast 1981).

The river Blackwater in Munster is amongst the finest salmon rivers in Ireland - and the largest owner of fishing rights on the river is the Duke of Devonshire ... The river Blackwater in Munster is amongst the finest salmon rivers in Ireland - and the largest owner of fishing rights on the river is the Duke of Devonshire ...