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Documentary on One: Spike Island – Spontaneous Madness In September 1985, Spike Island Prison in Cork Harbour was on fire, having been taken over by prisoners. What happened and why?
KEYS TO MY LIFE Comic actor Jon Kenny joins Brendan Courtney as they visit his former homes. He tells Brendan of his childhood in Co. Limerick which led to his career in comedy.
THE MEANING OF LIFE In this sixth episode of The Meaning of Life, Joe Duffy speaks with Mental Health Campaigner, former Senator and Presidential candidate, Joan Freeman, who gives her experienced insight into the brutal trauma of suicide for families, why she movingly chose the iconic image of Michaelangelo’s Pieta for Pieta House, and she reveals the inspiration behind the annual charity walk Darkness into Light. She speaks openly about her deep faith, family and the negative impact on her own mental health during her immersion in the cauldron of a presidential campaign.
NATIONWIDE Two programmes for Nationwide this week featuring a celebration of 100yrs of the Tenters and inspirational story from Limerick.
THE TUSKAR ROCK TRAGEDY On 24th March 1968 an Aer Lingus plane carrying 61 passengers and crew crashed into the sea just off the Tuskar Rock lighthouse off the Wexford coast. There were no survivors. Family and friends of those onboard tell their story of loss and the theories of what happened that fateful day.
What Planet Are You On? ****NEW SERIES**** As part of RTÉ's continued commitment to programming that addresses key issues relating to climate change, a brand-new series of What Planet Are You On?, with presenter Maia Dunphy, returns to RTÉ One on Tuesday 11th, Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th October at 19.00.
What Planet Are You On? As part of RTÉ's continued commitment to programming that addresses key issues relating to climate change, a brand-new series of What Planet Are You On?, with presenter Maia Dunphy, returns to RTÉ One on Tuesday 11th, Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th October at 19.00.
What Planet Are You On? As part of RTÉ's continued commitment to programming that addresses key issues relating to climate change, a brand-new series of What Planet Are You On?, with presenter Maia Dunphy, returns to RTÉ One on Tuesday 11th, Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th October at 19.00.