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SEASON 4, EPISODE 1

Finding Samantha: 01 - GPO Girl

2013 - A distressed teenage girl is found wandering in front of the General Post Office (GPO) in Dublin city centre. As suspicions rise that she’s the victim of serious crime, everyone scrambles to help her and to get to the bottom of her story. But a massive month long investigation by the Irish authorities reveal nothing about her. In desperation, the Gardaí (Police) release a photograph of the girl to the public with spectacular results. And the story of who the GPO Girl is takes us far beyond the streets of Dublin. (Ep 1/7) Credits: Finding Samantha is written, recorded and produced by Sharon Davis in Australia and Tim Desmond and Nicoline Greer in Ireland. Soundtrack composed by Paddy Flynn. Sound Engineer is Damian Chennells. Executive Producer is Liam O’Brien. If you have any information or tips on this story, email us documentaries@rte.ie For further information on the series visit www.rte.ie/findingsamantha Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S4, E1

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27 min
26/12/2022

Armagh

In this Stephen's Day episode of The County Measure, Vincent Woods travels to County Armagh and spends time with fisherman on Lough Neagh, road bowlers in Tullysaran, Rhymers in Armagh City and with storytellers on Sliabh Gullion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26/12/2022

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55 min
22/04/2009

DocArchive (1996): A Woman's Voice, Eavan Boland

Helen Shaw weaves together the life & work of Irish of one of Ireland’s most esteemed and prominent poets, Eavan Boland. A strong and intelligent woman, her poetry is honest and speaks to the ordinary people. Listen as Eavan recites her own poems and visits some old haunts. (First Broadcast 1996)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22/04/2009

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43 min
SEASON 1 BONUS

Bonus - Appendix Trial Tapes 3

The third of four recordings we have from the Arms Trial. Taking place on the morning of October 20th 1970, this is the unedited courtroom tape recording of a legal argument. This is something you never read about from a trial. Such discussions between the judge and barristers for both sides normally take place in the absence of the jury and are not permitted to be reported on. Appendix episodes publish daily (June 14-17th 2021). Companion TV documentary to this series, also titled GunPlot, is now available via the RTÉ TV Player (Worldwide) 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Season 1 Bonus

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50 min
SEASON 1, EPISODE 8

Episode 8 - Land of Reinvention

When Joe Maloney was released by the Irish authorities, it was always going to be unlikely that he'd simply hang around, waiting for justice to be served. Within days of his release, he slipped away. But where to? Almost 40 years later, we've not only traced his footsteps, but we're following them - right across Europe. (Ep8/9)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1, E8

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35 min
12/07/2010

The Curious Ear (2010): Truckstop Love Affair

Sara Paul's short documentary; ‘Truck Stop Love Affair’ she made while a student at the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies, Maine, America. It explores relationships at a truck stop off interstate 95, near Bangor, Maine. (First Broadcast (2010)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12/07/2010

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8 min
19/01/2024

Runaway Joe: 01 - A Question of Identity

A new 9-part true crime series from RTÉ Documentary On One. To get free early access to next episodes (one week in advance of here) please subscribe to 'Runaway Joe' from wherever you get your podcasts. Episodes released each Friday. EP1: It's 1985 and a country estate owner and movie industry worker in Ireland finds himself up before a Dublin court facing an extradition trial. His wife pleads his innocence. He tells the judge - and anyone who'll listen - "you have the wrong man". None of this story makes sense. Apart from his fingerprints. Fingerprints don't lie. Has his true identity finally been rumbled? The real question is - how did he end up here? (Ep 1/9) Credits: Runaway Joe is written, reported and produced by Pavel Barter and Tim Desmond. Research by Nicoline Greer. Original music soundtrack by Martin Klusák and Tomáš Borl. Sound designer is Peadar Carney and the executive producer is Liam O'Brien. Press and Publicity by Jilly McDonough. Promo Producer is Damien Reid. Marketing by Roísín Clune and Hilary O'Callaghan. The designer is Loren Gibbons. Graphics by Amy Gilsenan. Social Media by Bree Treacy. Audio Product Support by Nigel Wheatley. With online supporting content from Anna Joyce. Contact documentaries@rte.ie Episodes released weekly, on Fridays. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19/01/2024

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29 min
16/10/2024

The 20-minute red card backlash, hooker auditions, and Interpro talking points

Neil Treacy, Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland break down the big talking points of the week in the URC. We look at the backlash that's emerged in recent days to the planned global trial of a 20-minute red card, as well as recapping the weekend's Interpros. Later (46:53), Hannah O'Connor joins Neil to recap Ireland's successful WXV campaign.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16/10/2024

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1hr 8min
31/12/2021

Callan Kicks the Year 2021

Zapponyism, Leo’s Festival, US Insurrection, re-openings and re-closingsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31/12/2021

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56 min
20/05/2016

Bruno the Chimpanzee

In 1988 an accountant came across a tiny chimpanzee tied to a tree in a rural village in the West African state of Sierra Leone. Its mother had been killed by hunters, and the accountant and his wife decided to rescue the Chimpanzee they named Bruno. They had no idea how profoundly this would change their lives. First broadcast May 2016.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20/05/2016

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40 min

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