Displaying episodes 31 - 59 of 59 in total
Nore Vision Episode 3: Invasive Species
Invasive species are the second biggest cause of biodiversity loss in the world and we have quite a few living in and around the River Nore like Himalyan Balsalm and C...
Nore Vision Episode 2: Citizen Science Water Quality Projects
In this programme we hear about the Nore Vision Citizen Science project and it’s role in keeping an eye on the water quality in the Nore and it’s tributaries.
Nore Vision Episode 1: An Introduction to Nore Vision
In this the first programme we hear about why the Nore Vision Project was established, what is has achieved and it’s aims for the future
Mad About Danoli
The late Tom Foley (trainer) and Dan O'Neill (owner) recall the life and times of Danoli, The People's Champion, and one of the greatest racehorses Ireland has ever seen.
The Story of a Rohingyan Journey
Angela Mahon documents her journey to Bangladesh going to a refugee camp there and hearing the plight of the people who have fled violence, rape and the murder of rela...
Preview: The Story of a Rohingyan Journey
Next in the Documentaries on KCLR series is The Story of a Rohingyan Journey, presented in full by Angela Mahon as she documents travels to refugee camps in Bangladesh.
Bridge Street Will Be
Monica Hayes goes behind the scenes of the 2015 Abhainn Ri Festival in Callan, Co. Kilkenny which produced the 'Bridge Street Will Be' project which aimed to breathe n...
Preview: Bridge Street Will Be
Producer Monica Hayes introduces 'Bridge Street Will Be', a 2015 production that transformed Bridge Street in Callan, Co. Kilkenny. Once a bustling thoroughfare, the s...
As We Like It: Episode 7 - Death
The one certainty of life is death and that marks the focus of our seventh and final instalment of As We Like It.
As We Like It: Episode 6 - Pantaloon
Old age! What is old age? Do we respect our elders? These and other philosophical questions are discussed in this episode of ‘As We Like It’.
As We Like It: Episode 5 - Justice
Our ‘As We Like It’ series moves on to the next phase, Middle Age or Justice.
As We Like It: Episode 4 - Soldier
The Soldier phase of life is the working phase, the time for earning and focusing on what profession makes you happy.
As We Like It: Episode 3 - Lover
Love! What is love? We grapple this and other questions in this the third stage of life – Lover.
As We Like It: Episode 2 - Schoolboy
In the second program in our ‘As We Like It’ series we feature the second stage ‘Schoolboy’.
As We Like It: Episode 1 - Infancy
The first stage of life – Infancy. In this program we explore the miracle of birth and the development of the infant.
Preview: As We Like It
As We Like It is a radio series that explores the seven stages of life according to Shakespeare’s quote from ‘As You Like It’ - "All the world’s a stage, And all the ...
Carlow Hops To Luxembourg
‘Carlow Hops to Luxembourg’, is a documentary that traces the journey of a pilgrimage group, mainly from Carlow, who travel to Luxembourg to take part in the annual Ho...
Preview: Carlow Hops To Luxembourg
Get a preview of 'Carlow Hops To Luxembourg', next in the Documentaries on KCLR series.
Three Miles Over, Three Miles Down: Episode 5
In the final programme we tell the story of the closure of the mines, its impact on the town, the community fight back and the establishment of the Castlecomer Discove...
Three Miles Over, Three Miles Down: Episode 4
Programme 4 delves in to the industrial relations in Castlecomer in the 20th century. We hear about the main characters of the time, the mine owner Captain Wandesforde...
Three Miles Over, Three Miles Down: Episode 3
The third programme is all about impact the mines had on life in Castlecomer. We hear about the life over ground, the miners social life and hear from the wives and da...
Three Miles Over, Three Miles Down: Episode 2
In programme two, we hear about the the life of the miners underground and hear from some of former miners who tell their stories of life at the coal face and from the...
Three Miles Over, Three Miles Down: Episode 1
In the first programme we hear about the history and indeed the pre-history. We hear about the unique geology of the are in the Leinster coalfield the story of mining ...
Preview: Three Miles Over, Three Miles Down
Hear from producer Martin Bridgeman as he introduces his documentary Three Miles Over, Three Miles Down, exploring the mining life of Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny
The Skinny on the Schism: Part 4
In our final programme, we hear about how the Fr. Robert O'Keeffe affair went on to influence proceedings in the English Parliament and explore why the English decided...
The Skinny on the Schism: Part 3
The Catholic Church suspend Fr O'Keeffe as parish priest of Callan, manager of the National School and chaplain of Poor House. The suspension comes from Cardinal Cu...
The Skinny on the Schism: Part 2
The story unfolds in our docu-drama 'The Skinny on the Schism', and in Part 2 we hear that the priest Fr. Robert O'Keeffe begins to take court cases against his bishop...
The Skinny on the Schism: Part 1
The Skinny on the Schism is a four part docu-drama that tells the story of Fr Robert O’Keeffe and the Callan Schism. In this episode, we are introduced to Callan Paris...
Introducing The Skinny on The Schism
Producer Monica Hayes introduces The Skinny on The Schism, a new 4-part documentary series exploring the Callan schism.