14/10/2016
The Prospector's Son
The unravelling of a story of an orphaned Irish boy lost in South Africa in the 1880s, who it's told was cared for by a local tribe, until he was found by a man who then traced his family back to Ireland. Could this be true and how could it happen? (2016)
09/10/2016
Sunday with Miriam
Poet Brendan Kennelly is Miriam's guest this week!
04/10/2016
The Long Wait
The experiences of relatives of kidnapping victims, in the 1970's and 80's. Famous cases such as Ben Dunne and Thomas Nierdermayer are discussed and the families reveal the torment of waiting to hear news. (1982)
04/10/2016
And here is something for the young and the not so young - have fun!
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01/10/2016
How to Use Metaphors, Explained with Pop Songs.
A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison.
29/09/2016
This can't be true - Ireland has taken in 480 refugees over the past 12 months - shame.
More than 480 refugees taken in since migrant crisis began, Dáil hears
28/09/2016
Musicians hold sing-song outside Leinster House in bid to get more radio play
They were there to launch a new bill from Labour TD Willie Penrose.
23/09/2016
This is a wonderful documentary. Well worth taking a little time to listen to it.
The Green Fields of France
'The Green Fields of France', is one of the most enduring anti-war songs of the twentieth century, and has a particular significance in Ireland. BBC Radio Ulster's Gerry Kelly goes on a personal journey to discover the story behind the song (2016)
21/09/2016
Mountjoy - A Day in the Life of a Prison
Mountjoy is the oldest prison in Ireland. An ex-convict gives a blow by blow account of a day in the life of the prison. He talks about his crimes and the difficulties of prison life. (1983)