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06/05/2025

Voice Notes Before Voice Notes

Skype shut down on May 5th, 2025. Coincidentally and appropriately, it was the day this documentary, by Austin Kenny, was first broadcast. It’s about another technology, also now defunct, that allowed Irish emigrant families communicate their tenderness and sense of loss over the oceans. (2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

06/05/2025

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51 min
SEASON 9, EPISODE 1

Stolen Sister: 01 - Elizabeth

The summer of 1976 brought an extraordinary three-month heatwave to Ireland. 23yr old Elizabeth Plunkett had just fallen in love and been on holiday to France. On the last weekend in August, Elizabeth headed for an overnight getaway with friends to the beach resort of Brittas Bay to mark the end of that summer. No one could have imagined what happened next… New episodes every Friday. If you have any information or knowledge about the actions of John Shaw and Geoffrey Evans please email us documentaries@rte.ie Credits: Stolen Sister is written and produced by Nicoline Greer with production assistance from Shauna McGreevy. Roz Purcell is the host. Original music soundtrack performed and composed by Oscar-winning composer Stephen Warbeck, together with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra. Sound design and orchestra recording by Ciarán Dunne. The executive producer is Liam O’Brien. Audio Product Support by Nigel Wheatley. Marketing by Maria Buckley and Christopher Hayes. Design and creatives by Darragh Treacy. Publicity by Sarah Neville. Sales by Graeme Bailey and additional online editorial content by Anna Joyce. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S9, E1

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28 min
SEASON 1, EPISODE 1

The Nobody Zone: 01 - "It Plays On Your Mind"

A homeless Irishman is arrested on Clapham Common in London for stealing a wedding ring, only to murder another man in his police cell. When interviewed by police, he confesses to multiple murders. Episode 1 of 6. Released weekly. The Nobody Zone is a collaboration between RTÉ's Documentary On One in Ireland and Third Ear productions in Denmark. For more, visit rte.ie/thenobodyzone .. The Nobody Zone is written and narrated by Tim Hinman. Storyline and production is by Tim Hinman and Krister Moltzen. Original idea, research and recordings are by Robert Mulhern, Ronan Kelly and Liam O'Brien with production assistance from Sarah Blake, Donal O'Herlihy, Tim Desmond, Nicoline Greer and Michael Lawless. If you wish to join the social media conversation around this podcast, please use #thenobodyzone, or visit rte.ie/thenobodyzone And if you'd like to comment or share any information you might have on this story, we'd love to hear from you - email us documentaries@rte.ie Original music for the series is by Tim Hinman. The title music is the song 'Missing you' written by Jimmy McCarthy and performed by Christy Moore. Graphics, marketing and press by John Kilkenny, Laura Beatty, Amy O'Driscoll, Nigel Wheatley, Frederik Nielbo, Jilly McDonough, Ellen Leonard, Bren Murphy and Anna Joyce. Illustrations by Alex Williamson. Distribution support from Acast. Special thanks to the British Transport Police. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1, E1

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35 min
SEASON 1, EPISODE 1

The Nobody Zone: Prologue to Episode 7 & 8

With the release of two new episodes of The Nobody Zone arriving next week (Nov 24th & Dec 1st 2020), we explore the actions and behaviour of Kieran Patrick Kelly with a forensic psychologist and criminologist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27 min
SEASON 2, EPISODE 1

GunPlot: 01 - The Spark that Lit the Flame

An Irish Army Captain goes on holidays – a strange kind of holiday. To a city where he knows there is likely to be ‘trouble’. He arrives as a three-day street battle, now known as 'the Battle of the Bogside', begins. And it changes everything (Ep1/8). Released weekly from Monday April 12, 2021. To listen/subscribe to this entire series, search for ‘GunPlot’ from wherever you get your podcasts. Companion TV documentary to this series airs Wednesday Apr 28th @9.30pm on RTÉ One. Credits: GunPlot was written, recorded and produced by Ronan Kelly and Nicoline Greer. Sound Design by Damian Chennells Production assistance from the RTÉ Documentary On One Team. Special thanks to all our contributors, and to the RTÉ Design, Marketing, Online and Creative Audio departments. For further information, and articles by Anna Joyce to accompany each episode, visit www.rte.ie/gunplot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S2, E1

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32 min
12/09/2025

Charlie Kirk suspect turned into police by family

The murder of political activist, Charlie Kirk shocked America but in the past twenty four hours, there have been some astonishing developments; the suspect was turned into authorities by a family member and the FBI revealed what was inscribed on the bullet casings. David, Katie and Fran discuss the FBI press conference and what is known about the suspect, Tyler Robinson. The trio examine recent figures on the rise of political violence in the US and ask if the divisions are getting wider. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12/09/2025

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27 min
13/08/2023

Meath Extra: Belinda McKeon

"Moore's of Market Street" is set in Trim, Co. Meath and recounts the passage of time for an old shop. Belinda is the author of "Solace" (2011) and "Tender" (2015).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13/08/2023

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3 min
29/06/2025

FRANCE - SLOVAKIA - GREECE

A new memorial garden will be opened in Paris to commemorate the 10th anniversary of terrorist attacks across the city. How has the Greek island of Hydra managed to avoid the perils of mass tourism? In Slovakia there is opposition to what could be the only appearance in Europe this year by controversial rapper Kanye West.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29/06/2025

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17 min
10/06/2009

DocArchive: Seawatch

A look at the intricate system of services and personnel who make up the Irish Sea Rescue Services Organisation (Broadcast 1986).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10/06/2009

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44 min
01/10/2009

DocArchive: Becoming Hugo Hamilton

This bilingual documentary tells the story of how Dublin-born Hugo Hamilton made sense of his own story and went on to become a novelist and short story writer and most recently the author of his just published memoir - The Speckled People (Broadcast 2002)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01/10/2009

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44 min

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