Audio Tales TU Dublin: Recent Episodes
Audio Tales TU Dublin
Welcome listener! This is the showcase for the audio documentaries and features produced by the final year Radio students on the undergraduate Film & Broadcasting and Journalism courses at the School of Media, TU Dublin - City Campus. We were born from the success of DIT FM.
This radio documentary seeks to uncover a DIY approach to staging live music in Dublin, and highlight an alternative to the apparent pay-to-play model of the Irish Music industry. In particular, the piece documents the function and operation of the DIY venue space, Daylight.Through interviews with musicians, the organisers behind Daylight, members of its audience, and live recordings of bands, Where do we go from here? shines a light on the flaws of the current model of live performance for musicians seeking to present experimental music, and presents an alternative approach to staging live music.
https://www.crumlinwalkinstownhistory.ieMusic:Weila, Waile –The DublinersMelting Glass – Eden Avery (Epidemic Sound)
Somewhere to Stand is an audio documentary that explores the importance of belonging and connection for gay men within the world of the GAA. What started off as a documentary to examine gay men’s experiences with homophobia in GAA evolved into a more nuanced exploration of identity, community, and connection. Through personal accounts, it follows different experiences of being a gay man in the GAA; from stepping away, to staying, to creating new spaces. Featuring voices including Dónal Óg Cusack and members of Na Laochra Aeracha, this documentary reveals the complexity of a sport often defined by tradition and community. Rather than offering a single narrative, it highlights how the same space can be experienced in very different ways. At its core, Somewhere to Stand reflects on how men connect through shared experience, and why having a place to stand beside others, whether in traditional teams or new ones, remains so important.GAA match commentary by Ger Canning. Credit: RTE Radio SportMusic composed by: Tomás Forde and Conor Fagan
This audio piece explores the rise of loneliness in young adults, their thoughts and feelings on suicide, their attempts and how they were able to come out on the other side. This audio piece was inspired by my own struggles with mental health and losing someone close to me due to suicide, so I hope this piece brings light onto the topic and lets other people know that if you are in this situation you are never alone.
The Fine Line is an audio documentary that explores the opaque boundaries that seperate casual cocaine use and addiction in modern Ireland. Through the life story of Alan Carrick, alongisde expert insights from Nicola Tallant and Trina O'Connor, the documentary examines the human realities of cocaine use and abuse far beyond statistics.
- An immigrant's journey is not simple, it is filled with obstacles and challenges. Somewhere in Ireland: A migrants Journey is an audio documentary about the lives of four immigrants who have journeyed to Ireland in hopes of improving their lives in the country. Their reasons for migrating to the Emerald Isle are different, but their goals are the same. Listen to the inspiring lives of Mariia, Joy, Rasto, and Aline as they tell their stories, journeys, and lives here in Ireland. Background music by: https://freetouse.com/music
Do you travel by train? There’s a very good chance you do. Whether that’s getting the DART for a night on the town, or commuting from Thurles for college every day. Odds are, you’ve passed some closed stations. Or maybe you’ve seen that photo showing all the railway lines that have closed in the last 100 years. Ireland once had a comprehensive railway network. Today, however, despite record passenger numbers, trains are often slow, overcrowded, or delayed. But there is a plan to change that. The All-Island Strategic Rail Review offers a vision of a better network, but what is being done to get us there? In this audio documentary I speak to those advocating for a better railway network, visit one of the towns on a closed line, speak to Green Party transport spokesperson Feljin Jose, and ask the Department of Transport how Ireland is Getting Back on Track. #railways #irishrail #infrastructure #ireland #transport #journalism Music Credits from Pixabay: Mondamusic Atlasaudio Ales Besss Lexin Music The Mountain Paulyudin Abydos Juliush
Women in Ireland drop out of Gaelic Games far more often then people realise. In this programme, Kelsey Doogan will explore why that is. She will be talking to former player, Megan McGee, on her reasons why she left and what may have made her stay. We will also hear from a current LGFA coach, Edel Finn, on her perspective on the situation and what she thinks it takes to keep girls in Gaelic Games.Together, these two points of view try and shed some light on the serious topic of women dropping out of sports and how we can fight to keep them there.
Do my friends care about the news? Is it weird that I do?‘Why Should I Care’ is a short audio documentary in which I try to figure out just how much my friends know about news and current affairs, and wonder if we should be worried. Presented by Jack Massey, a final year Journalism student in TU Dublin, who is hopefully about to embark on a career in broadcasting. A simple quiz regarding our politicians, our presidents and the relationships that young people have with news and current affairs helps gain insight into the knowledge and interest of my peers. Should they care more, or am I just a news nerd? Veteran broadcaster and journalist Claire Byrne gives an insight into what made her want to get into journalism, her views on what the term ‘Current Affairs’ really means and asserts that a little bit of nosiness will go a long way. ‘Why Should I Care’ will at the least give you some entertainment as some truly shocking attempts to name our three female presidents, and at the most, it might just make you think. ‘Why Should I Care’, available on Spotify and Soundcloud now. Credits - Copyright Free Inspirational Music - 'The Travelling Symphony' by SavfkMusic Copyright FREE Quiz BACKGROUND MUSIC – Cream MediaClaire holds Nigel Farage to account and tells him, “he hasn’t got a clue” | Claire Byrne Live | RTÉ
Everyone knows about gambling, but not many are aware of the dangers of online crypto-gambling. One small sports publication from Dublin took on one of the biggest crypto-gambling companies worldwide. With no legal licences, traceability, or accountability, these cryptogambling websites have taken social media by storm with advertising, often targeting young impressionable men with their sports betting advertisements. Paddy Keogh joins us to tell us how he brought awareness to the issue and the backlash he faced from it.
An audio report about survivors of Ireland’s industrial school system and their 2025 hunger strike for healthcare, pensions and state recognition.
Ireland's nightlife is crying out for help. With the constant closure of nightclubs all around the country, Irish dancers are now taking it upon themselves to create their own spaces to dance. After the pandemic, massive attention was given to the closure Irish club culture and its rapid decline. Although the spaces that this culture typically call home are slowly dwindling, the culture hasn’t halted. Many dancers have decided to not let their situation dictate when or where they can dance, creating their own dancefloors in unconventional spaces.
More and more, people are becoming disillusioned with the state of the world and our governments inaction to change things. Some people aren’t taking this lying down. Many people have restored to direct action protesting to show people that they’re serious and demand change in a way people can’t ignore.
My short audio piece Rural Ireland: The Young Farmers Holding On, shares the opinions of Shane McGuinness and Luke O’Boyle, two young farmers from rural Ireland. It shares their opinions on the lack of young people getting into farming and the recent fuel protests across the country. To watch the full short documentary, click the link below:The documentary offers a more in-depth look into the lives of Shane and Luke. It focuses on their love for farming while also exploring the hardships they face. According to the Central Statistics Office, just 4.3% of farm holders in Ireland are under the age of 35, with the average age of farm holders aged 59. It’s a stark figure that shows the lack of young people pursuing the career. Luke and Shane share the highs and lows of farm life, their first memories on the farm and why they believe young farmers are becoming a rare sight. During the editing process, Irelands farmers and hauliers took to roads across the country to protest the rising fuel prices. This led me back to Shane and Luke’s farms to hear their thoughts and the effects the fuel costs were having on their farms. Working on this documentary opened my eyes to what life is like for the people who work our land. I hope you take the time to watch it and get a better understanding of what it means to be a young farmer in Ireland today.
An audio portrait of Naomh Barróg GAA Club, telling the story of a community shaped by sport, tradition, and the voices at its heart. Background music by: AshamaluevMusic
AI has rapidly become a growing topic of conversation, with the technology becoming more and more associated with students. But how deep does its usage run and how are lecturers at third level tackling it? This piece provides interviews with lecturers, who shine a light on the benefits and dangers of LLM usage.
An audio report looking at Irish traditional music and where it lies nowadays. Speaking to Tomás Mulligan, a singer and guitarist, and Caoimhe Giles, a harpist, the interviewer got to delve into their world. Irish music culture has grown immensely in recent years, why can't trad music have that same trajectory. Both Mulligan and Giles think trad music is finally having its moment.
Amelie Bias Woodlock speaks to TD and campaigner Mark Ward about the dangers of the use of Nitrous Oxide. Despite increasing public awareness, nitrous oxide continues to be treated by many as a harmless party drug. However, the long-term health effects and rising number of hospital cases suggest that Ireland’s response still has some serious catching up to do.
She Means Business tells the story of three Irish women who started their own businesses in Ireland.From matcha to cakes to beauty, each businesses has its' own unique story of how it came about.Elaine Fitzsimons, Emma Smith, and Sorcha Kelly tell us about their struggles and triumphs with being a business owner in Ireland.
In this episode, I go inside Ireland’s criminal justice system to ask what we really mean by rehabilitation and what happens when people try to rebuild their lives after prison.We follow Damien Quinn, who entered prison as a teenager and found that some of the hardest challenges came after release: closed doors in work, housing, and education. Out of that experience he created Speire Nua, a project built on lived experience and practical support.Criminologist Dr. Katharina Svirock (University College Cork) steps back to explore the bigger picture: Ireland’s “moderately penal” reputation, high recidivism rates, overcrowded prisons, and the limited supports available for reintegration. She considers what it might look like if rehabilitation were taken seriously as a shared social goal.Former prison governor Eddie Mullins offers the view from inside the walls – a system under pressure, staff who want to do their best, and institutions trying to balance safety, resources and the ambition to change lives.Together, their stories open up a set of difficult, but important, questions:What does it take for someone to truly get a second chance after prison – and what kind of justice system would support that?
- Eamonn Farrell, photojournalist and editor-in-chief of RollingNews.ie - Nick Stylianou, BAFTA-winning journalist and senior UK affairs producer at Sky News - Katerina Sergatskova, executive director of Daily Humanity Foundation - Arzu Geybulla, Azerbaijani freelance journalist Music from Bensound: “Echo Of Sadness” by TURNIQUEA School of Media production for TU Dublin. Big thank you to my parents, who made my dreams come true.
For years women's health has been under researched and misdiagnosed. The Gendered Health Gap aims to investigate the illnesses where the healthcare system fall short. Joined by healthcare professions and women with personal stories, this podcast gives a varied viewpoint from multiple angles.For more information about Endo Ireland: https://www.endometriosis.ieMusic used: https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/bc333bec-1d67-4019-b369-9ddb194aa1c1/
BEHIND THE MO: [PILOT] EP 1 - More than a MoustacheBilling: Each November, moustaches appear, but why and what does it mean? In this podcast series Adam Zaidan explores how a global campaign has reshaped the conversation around mens health in Ireland. From college campuses to community fundraisers, discover the stories behind the mo...In this episode, 'More than a Moustache', Adam speaks with two Movember Members; Kieran Murphy and Shane Kelly to hear their stories and learn about why they got involved with Movember.Kieran Murphy - Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/kiomu00/- Movember Page; https://ie.movember.com/donate/details/memberId/14441133/eventId/ez4Q#amountShane Kelly- Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/shanekelly232/- Movember Page; https://ie.movember.com/mospace/15392096For James Team- Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/forfeitsforflanno/- Movember Page; https://ie.movember.com/team/2486128Music;The Featherwinged beetle - Lotus: https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/357a6b2d-6946-4173-90bb-ab9ce1918c21/Melting Glass - Eden Avery: https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/332b6167-8f9c-4cf4-a6d9-38dee1eccc82/
Another Green World: As the world around us continues to change at a frightening speed, and we’re pulled further from our natural surroundings, it becomes more important than ever to seek a connection with the natural world. Each week, James will sit down with a different gardener to discuss the importance of engaging with the earth, the impact it can have on community, and how these gardeners care for their own gardens.This week, James sits down with Alessia and Robert from Flanagan’s field, a free-to-access community garden in the heart of Dublin 8, and with Neil, a home gardener who, seeking a vocation in retirement, turned to gardening. Music:Slack Days - American Legion https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/533975be-794c-4acc-8138-ff23a788317e/
This audio documentary looks at the annual pilgrimage of students all over Ireland. The J1! This show will look at the shared experiences, the 'craic' had as well as the lessons learnt throughout a summer in America
"Text me when you get home" "Keep your location on". These are more than just safety precautions but rather statements that have stemmed from a society where the safety of a woman is constantly negotiated. Britney Madondo explores the issue of women's safety and they day-to-day anxieties they face as they go about their daily lives. She also highlights the fear they suffer in silence. Britney speaks to 4 brave women; Karen The Solution Therapist, Milca, Nicola and Ellen who share their accounts of times where they felt unsafe because of their gender. They also provide causes and solutions to the issue of women's safety. Various insights were shared.Trigger warning: this documentary contains topics such as sexual abuse, harassment, stalking, fear and anxiety. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Music via YouTube and Pixabay Documentary Cinematic (Inspiring Emotional Ambient Background)- by Music Lab piano score delicate emotions- by Sonican
Let’s talk about what no one wants to talk about - STIs. In this podcast I dive into the truth behind STIs with professionals and those who have been affected by STIs. These true stories will break the silence and stigma behind STIs. Let’s stay informed and stay safe.Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/funky-junkLicense code: 7T7ZPWOIDWXX9W5J
Welcome to Sustainable Goalgetters; a podcast where I interview influential figures doing remarkable work in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This episode focuses on the goal of Quality Education. I interviewed Miss Ireland 2023, Jasmine Gerhardt about her educational background, her advocacy work and her preparation for the much anticipated global competition, Miss World where she will be participating in May 2025, in India. Hope you enjoy :)
This episode of The Good Deed Podcast dives into the world of charity work and I talk to Eileen, the chairwoman and founder of A Pint a Month. This charity which has been running since 2008 focuses on providing third level education for underprivelaged people in Ethiopia.
This podcast follows the incredible journey of Taidgh Hamilton-Crow, a 21-year-old geology student from Galway who, at just 19, spontaneously cycled from Dublin to the Middle East. With only an average bike and two bags, he spent nearly a year on the road, sleeping rough and relying on the kindness of strangers. Through his story, we explore adventure, resilience, and the unexpected lessons learned along the way.
Paul Lee explores the world of the paranormal, talking with ghost hunters, podcasters and first person encounters to find out what lurking in Irleands shadowsPaul Speaks with PJ O'Sulivan, a ghost hunter at Puca Vogue, Podcaster Jamie Cunningham, and Psychic Sam davis.Music provided by the following:Mystery Music (No Copyright) - "Signal To Noise" by @ScottBuckley 🇦🇺NEW HORROR TRACK - CURSE (Prod. Mehul ShaRma)Reading music Thriller and suspension or mystery book Atmospheric or dark 1H Agathe ChristieSteve Roden - Airria (hanging garden) second versionCopyright Free Creepy Music - "Haunted" by Ross Bugden 🇨🇦Thanks for reading
This documentary is about a teenage boy who is uprooted from his home and has to find his sense of purpose and belonging in uncharted territories.This is a personal story of how I was forced to move back to Nigeria and how I had to deal with the culture reset and different ways of living all whilst struggling with loneliness, sadness, frustration but finding peace through anime.
Devoting your entire life to something isn’t easy, but that’s exactly what this podcast focuses on. The highs, the lows and if it is ever time to call it quits.This podcast focuses on Billy, a 22-year-old young man who has dedicated his entire life to becoming a professional football player. We dive deep into his journey, unravelling it from his first memories to his current situation and every triumph and defeat in between. This is the story of a young professional player, aspiring for greatness.
Irish hip hop? You must be joking. Here in Ireland we are seeing a burgeoning Irish hip hop scene finally transcend its niche and move into the mainstream. Mirroring the appetite for the genre elsewhere, Irish hip hop has a generation in a chokehold and we’re finally seeing the fruits of these artist’s labour. Here we talk to three prominent figureheads in the Irish hip hop world to give their insight into how the scene has changed and what makes an Irish rapper in the first place. One of the most successful rappers in Irish history, Rejjie Snow, shares his lived experience of his Black & Irish identity, as well as moving away from Ireland to pursue his dreams. Up and coming rapper, Curtisy, opens a window into the world of an artist trying to make it in a still repressed rap sphere. Finally, music journalist Dylan Murphy gives us an overview of how Irish hip hop has evolved to where we’re at today. Presented and produced by: Dray Morgan. A School of Media production for TU Dublin.Music Credits: Rejjie Snow Jay ElectronicaCurtisy
Roll of the Dice is a documentary that explores the mental health benefits associated with playing Dungeons and Dragons and why people are so dedicated to it. The documentary is brought to you by Sean Norman in association with TU Dublin Audio Tales.
Jamie Ryan explores how pornography is impacting young men and women in society. Jamie speaks to Registered Systemic Psychotherapist, David Kavanagh, Director of the Sexual Exploitation Research and Policy Institute, Ruth Breslin and an anonymous man who has suffered with porn addiction. Please be advised that this documentary covers adult themes and may be triggering to some audiences. Music via Pixabay:Sad Emotional and Dramatic Piano by Cold FirePlease Calm My Mind by Music for Video
Warriors Thai Boxing Gym in Monkstown, Dublin is home to some of the country’s best Muay Thai fighters and coaches and won the Irish Muay Thai gym of the year in 2023. Muay Thai otherwise referred to as Thai boxing is an ancient form of martial arts that originated in Thailand. It is also known as ‘The Art of Eight Limbs’ because the fighters use kicks, punches, knees and elbows. Luke Hurson speaks to Warriors Gym fighters/coaches; Cian Cowley, Tom Keogh and Sohail Afshar to find out what it means to be a Muay Thai fighter.Please note this documentary contains language some users may find offensive.Music used in the programme:Documentary | No-Copyright Epic Music | Cinematic by MaxKoMusic https://soundcloud.com/maxkomusic/documentary-no-copyright-epic-music-cinematic-free-download 012204_Muay Thai fighter's entrance by Freesound Community on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/012204-muay-thai-fighter39s-entrancemp3-58567/
Love Can Move Mountains is the tale of how a 22-year-old woman in 1988 Dublin broke off an engagement and found love behind the Iron Curtain.Whether it’s the trials and tribulations of navigating a new romance beyond the summer, falling in love after falling out of love, organising a wedding between two countries on opposite sides of the continent, or integrating into each other’s lives – Love Can Move Mountains details the experience of a young Irish woman and what manifested from the serendipitous meet-cute with a young Bulgarian man during the downfall of the Iron Curtain era in Eastern Europe.Allow yourself to be taken on a journey to the late 1980s as my mother tells all in this tale of how she met my father – all thanks to her and a friend going on a package holiday to Bulgaria by chance instead of Cyprus and a dash of love moving a mountain or two.An interview recorded over one winter afternoon, my mother brought me down her very own memory lane.– Part 1: The Meet-Cute [01':18"]– Part 2: A Wedding and the Iron Curtain [19':38"]– Part 3: The Iron Curtain Has Fallen [33':32"]– Part 4: Looking Back in Retrospect and Advice to Future Generations [38':09"]Produced, narrated and researched by Gary PetrovGuest: Elizabeth Maguire-PetrovAll of the music used in Love Can Move Mountains was sourced through Pixabay. All of the music used is royalty-free.Tracklist:1. Jingle Jazz by Łukasz Przystasz2. Lost in the Night (Californian 80s High Energy) by Serkan Demiral3. Remember the 80s by Francis MacDonald4. Relaxing Guitar Loop V12 by Ide Berg5. Hug Me Tightly by Purnanand Wasave6. Ominous Base Ar Riff_Ab Minor AOS by Alexis Sofield7. Sweet Vibe by Free Sound Community8. Cowbell for Songs Phonk by U_hl9t53to1m9. Love Land by Free Sound Community10. Dreaming in Happiness by Purnanand Wasave11. 80s Retro Beat by Free Sound Community12. New Growth by Free Sound Community13. Tambourine Christmas Sound Effect 25 by Beetpro14. Christmas Melody V1 by BRG Music15. Bizarre Funky Keyboard Melody by Alex Jauk16. Uplifting Pad Texture by Samuel F. Johanns17. Prime Facts 7 13 Background Bass by Prime Facts18. Gospel Choir Heavenly Transition 3 by Floraphonic19. Happy Positive Cheerful Music for Kids by Zec5320. Organ Practice Schaffhausen Cathedral by Free Sound Community21. Groove Disco Funk Motion Intro by Stylianos Danezis22. Enchanted Score by Samuel F. Johanns23. Light-hearted Piano Tune Excerpt by Free Sound Community The sound effects used in Love Can Move Mountains were also sourced from Pixabay and are royalty-free. Credits for Sound Effects:Free Sound Community; Krzysztof Szymanski; Beetpro; Diyorbek0022007; Michael Mroziak; Peace, Love, Happiness; Moses Justin; Daniel Roberts; Guillermo Anaya; Pankav Yadaj; Denys Kyschuk; Dheeraj M4jor; Jong Man Kim; Rotich Wilson; Tomáš Herudek; and Jurij.
Inflation, rent, and tensions are high on Talbot Street. The shifting currents of our modern society have produced a city no one seems proud of. I’m not on the outside looking in, I’m not in the inside looking out, I’m in the dead centre, looking around.
Coffee culture has exploded in popularity in recent years. Join Jack Dempsey on an exploration of Dublin’s coffee culture and inspire your own coffee journey.Music:Kevin MacLeod - I Knew a GuyTill Paradiso - M_07_New IdeasJingle Jazz - Quantum JazzCheckie Brown - Pay Attention Duffy Duck
Receiving news of a cancer diagnosis can change one's life forever. However, for a unique group of women known as the Plurabelle Paddlers, this has not prevented them embracing a full and active life post breast cancer treatment. The Plurabelles are the first group in Ireland to be part of the growing international breast cancer dragon boat movement. The movement combines physical fitness training and comradeship; it welcomes and embraces all women on whatever part of the personal cancer journey they are on. From the calming sound of paddles slicing in synch through water, through to the occasional onboard banter and the coxswain's shouts to keeping time - it's the spirit of empathy and community, that keeps these women riding life's waves together.
More information on the Plurabelle Paddlers can be found at: Website: https://www.plurabellepaddlers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/plurabelle.paddlers.5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plurabelle_paddlers/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dragonboatie
This audio documentary was recorded entirely on location at the Grand Canal Wharf in Dublin City.
A School of Media Production for TU Dublin.
Join Paddy Kidd as he explores the beautiful artisan coffee shops around the country, which have become a huge fabric in Irish communities. Along the way he meets up with some fascinating and talented individuals. During the course of his journey, he uncovers their story, over a cup of coffee. On this first episode, he is joined by Maureen Kennelly, the current Director of the Arts Council.
A School of Media Production for TUDublin. Music (CCC) thanks to: JuliusH - Lets Have a Break - Piano & Bass - Jazz Improvisation, MondayHopes - Ordinary Day, Nesrality - Claude Debussy, Deux Arabesques 1, Classical Remix.
Domestic abuse can manifest itself in many ways, especially when children get caught in the crossfire. Josh Balfe reflects upon how his childhood experiences have followed him throughout his life, and charts the effects they’ve had on his development, growth and mental health. From anxiety and anger issues, throught to the mental barricades erected in self-defence at a young age - all had to finally be confronted and resolved. This is the story of how the ongoing global pandemic finally help him to remove the last of the bricks that he had been hiding behind. A School of Media Production for TU Dublin, City Campus
For some people living on a remote Irish island, with only your partner and no hot running water or electricity, for 6 months sounds like a nightmare but this is not the case for over thousands of couples who applied to move to the Great Blasket Island off the coast of Kerry last January. The highly coveted job goes to one lucky couple every year. Their responsibilities include maintaining the cottages available to rent on the island and providing refreshments for the daily visitors to the island. Pressing Pause follows the journey of Lesley Kehoe who was hired as an island caretaker with her partner Gordon Bond in 2019.
Presented and produced by: Katie Hackett. A School of Media production for TU Dublin.
Music Credits: Sourced on FreeMusicArchive.org: The Road to Lisdoonvarna & Scollay's by Pinniped is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Britches Full of Stitches. Munster Bank. Bill Sullivan's (The A Polkas) by Sláinte is licensed under a Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States License. She Moved Through the Fair by Sláinte is licensed under a Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States License
Sourced on Artlist.io: An Chúilfhionn (strings-version) by Patrick Ussher Scottish Highlands by Ben Winwood Narcissus by Maya Belsitzman and Matan Ephrat Báidín Fheilimí by Patrick Ussher
Food is the single great unifier. There is something about food that is powerful; it connects us to our own pasts, memories, and the world around us. In living abroad, food has sculpted Dhai Al Mutairi, and it helped her stay connected to her own culture and family in Saudi Arabia. In this documentary, Dhai talks with Dr. Ashley Rose Young and Dr. Rachel Laudan about the cultural significance of food and other aspects of food, from how food shapes our identity to the link between food and memories.
Music featured: Kestas - When it all falls Le Trio Joubran - Robbama Kevin Macleod - We wish you a Merry Christmas
Sound effects featured: BBC Rewind Sound effects. From https://sound-effects.bbcrewind.co.uk/search
Path to Positivity brings you the story of one woman's effort to make a difference. Laurena Pepper used her own experiences to create an online community of positivity. She discusses her story and how she ended up becoming a safe space for thousands of followers.
Music: Xylo-Zico - Calm
At eight years of age, young Dublin Boy, Tommy Morgan was committed to Artane boys home for persistent truancy. During his time spent in the reform school, Tommy was subjected to relentless physical abuse at the hands of the Christian brothers. On his release, he mysteriously vanished.
Speaking to Tommy’s nephew, Alan Morgan, he details the tragic events of the youngsters time while incarcerated and his family’s 50 year subsequent quest to locate him. Will their arduous journey have a happy ending? Or has it all been in vain?
This is a TU Dublin, school of media production.
Music featured: Crime investigation by Jason Donnelly Last dream by Adrian Berrenguer La Catedral Prelude Saudade 1 by Michele Nobler
The pro wrestling world is a strange, wonderful yet tough world. Trainee pro wrestler Conn Kelly (Conn Mc Gillion) chronicles his path into the pro wrestling world, along with tag team partner Daragh Lynch. Conn talks candidly about his initial steps into pro wrestling, the balance between wrestling and other aspects of his life, what inspired him to start pursuing his dream and the ambitions he and Daragh have for their future in pro wrestling. Photo: John Morrisey Photography
Music: Free Music Archive ‘One Person Listening Now’- Doctor Turtle ‘The Circles I Went Round In’- Doctor Turtle ‘Hometown Streetlife’- Lobo Loco ‘Snowfalls’- Lobo Loco ‘El Negro de la Costa’- Niz Dua Ban’D ‘Infinity’- Timecrawler 82 ‘Chucky’- Yung Kartz
The separation from the western world had its impact on Lithuanian culture. While western countries are proudly enjoying the liberation from the old world, Lithuania is only starting its journey towards it. This documentary examines the lives of LGBTQ people in Lithuania and their fight for a right to be recognized.
Music used in the programme: Di Bos- Yubey Shan from freemusicarchive.org Alex Mason- Demon Story from freemusicarchive.org Hiraeth- Silver Maple from epidemicsound.com Lucky Charm- Mimi Olesen from epidemicsound.com Nadir- Gavin Luke from epidemicsound.com Partly Cloudy from epidemicsound.com Fracture- Jakob Ahlbom from epidemicsound.com Come Spring- Gavin Luke from epidemicsound.com Crowander - Echo II from freemusicarchive.org Crayons Part2- Silver Maple from epidemicsound.com BOCrew- WILD from ccmixter.org Di Bos- Paghing Utas from freemusicarchive.org
The Next Step is a TUDublin production done by final year journalism student Ciaron Noble. Ciaron lives with Cerebral Palsy. The Next Step is a story told by Ciaron through his own eyes. He talks about what it was like growing up and how he used his passion for sport to keep himself motivated throughout life. it’s a personal story about resilience and perseverance. Everybody has different challenges in life. ‘We all have different strengths and weaknesses. We can all maximise our ability in different ways. During this documentary, both Ciaron’s grandmother and dad were interviewed along with four time Paralympic Champion Michael McKillop.
Music: Free Music Archive: Music Ambience, Crowander Step Up, Shaolin Dub- BumBaClart Dub, Scott Holmes Music-Celebration, Makiah Beats- RiseAbove (Makaih.com)
Kevin Byrne has been fighting poverty with Concern for more than 30 years. Having joined Concern in 1988 after ten years of being a spray painter, Kevin has gone on to become one of their longest serving members of staff. As he now sits in his Concern office on Camden Street in Dublins City, Kevin reflects on a lengthy career working overseas helping those most in need– showcasing to Gavin Dalton throughout, just how much the job means to him. From providing food to refugees in Jordan during the Gulf War in 1990, to setting up the famine response in Somalia when the Civil War was at its most dangerous point in 1992, ‘A Tale To Tell' gives a fascinating insight into some of Kevin’s fondest and most challenging memories and experiences from along the way, in what is an eye-opening life story.
Music Featured: Scott Holmes- Storybook,Scott Holmes- Soft Inspiration,TrackTribe- Peony Morning,Scott Holmes- Never Miss A Moment.
This track was produced for TU Dublin. A School of Media production.
This is Audio Tales from the School of Media, TU Dublin, City Campus featuring the best of the final year audio documentaries from the Film & Broadcasting and Journalism undergraduate programmes. Audio Tales is built on the success of DIT FM and brings you award-winning audio documentaries from our extensive archive stretching back over twenty years. Find out more on Instagram @audiotalesTUDublin and @schoolofmediaTUDublin Music (Creative Commons 4.0)Comfort Fit03 - Sorry; Keinzweiter -Mircoobee.
If there’s one thing a young person wants, it's self-confidence. In The Good Seed Will Grow Catherine Murphy takes us through her own ups and downs; her beginnings and endings and ALL of the uncertainty in between, on her own journey to discover this most desired trait - self-confidence. Catherine finds out what it really means to be comfortable in your own skin, and be proud of it too. Produced by Catherine Murphy for Film&Broadcasting, School of Media, TU Dublin - City Campus
Music Featured: Fireflies - Whitesand Forever - Whitesand Quiet Place - Johnny Easton Indian Positive Upbeat Background Music - Alec Koff Starlight - Noonsol Light - Jorge Mendez
The journey and education of Ana Novais. A story of rejection, acceptance and forgiveness. A radio documentary presented and produced by Ana Novais, a final- year BA Journalism project for TU Dublin.
Photo Credit: Ana Novais
Music featured (Creative Commons): Alexandre Bateiras; Android Escape, Chris Zabriskie; If you close your eyes I'm still with you; One step closer; Invisible beauty; I don't wanna do this without you; Arms of Heaven.
'we don't grow up as ourselves; we grow up playing a version of ourselves that sacrifices authenticity to minimise humiliation and prejudice.' The cultural map of Ireland has changed dramatically over the last 50 years. Since the referenda on same-sex marriage, divorce, and the repeal of the 8th Amendment, the Catholic Church no longer has a monopoly over morality and so you would be forgiven for believing we are living in a fairer and more equal Ireland, for all.
Meet Adeline Berry.
Wedged within a tiny slice of an intersectional Venn diagram, Adeline is an intersex, transgender, sex worker. In the wake of the election of Donald Trump, she left Austin, Texas and returned home to Ireland alongside her wife and two children to build a new life, only to be gridlocked by the State’s adoption of an oppressive sex work legislation, an abysmal transgender healthcare system and the traumatic memories of her upbringing in Tallaght in the 70s and 80s.
All changed, changed utterly: A terrible beauty is born.
Music featured: Blue Dot Sessions ‘Neon Drip’; The Dubliners ‘Monto’; Xylo Ziko ‘Phase 2’; Podington Bear ‘Tiny Spoons’; Podington Bear ‘Sienne’; Latch Swing ‘Menilmontant’; Ai Yamamoto ‘Walking In Depreston’; Erik Satie ‘Gnossiennes No.1’ (vibraphone solo by Han Yen Kao); Lobo Loco ‘Peaceful Morning'.
A School of Media production for TU Dublin.
Paula, a young Irish woman reveals how she delt with domestic abuse while raising two boys in a house of horrors. This radio documentary was recorded, produced and mastered in the School of Media, TU Dublin as part of my final year 2019 Film & Broadcasting radio project. Music by (CC 4.0)Bensound - November Bensound- Piano Moment Free Archive - Welcome Algeria Bensound - Deep Blue Bensound- Sad Day; Livio Amato - Fairy Tale Spectacular - Beauty Blue Dot Sessions - Nervous Whisp Chad Crouch - Taut Daniel Birch - Bells On Tour Daniel Birch - Forgive_Me_Bells Daniel Birch- Glacier_Bells; Dee Yan-Key - Molto moderato
It is rare that one might find themselves never working a day in life because their passion is their job. But Noel Eccles is one such person and has not only turned his dream into his dream job, but has done so very successfully. The question is how did he achieve this and what experiences has life afforded him as a result?
Music: Céline Dion - My Heart Will Go On Whitney Houston- I Will Always Love You Barbara Streisand - The Way We Were
Mental health and addiction are ailments that, if not addressed in tandem, can feed each other. But Ireland’s medical services aren’t equipped to treat the two simultaneously, and this immeasurably weakens their ability to help the most vulnerable. Hand in Hand tells the story of one sufferer of the dual ailments of mental health and addiction issues, and details Ireland’s wider problem with dual diagnosis treatment. Winner SMEDIAS 2019 'Radio Documentary of the Year' Winner Headline Mental Health awards 2019 'Student Journalist of the Year' Music by Jesse Melia
Louise Burne looks at her experience of having a south Dublin accent to see if growing up with this accent has led to unfair preconceptions of her accent. Accents are something we have no control over and are largely formed by our parents, where we went to school and where we grew up. However, as human beings, we are extremely quick to judge people on their accent and form preconceptions about people based on the way they speak. Produced by Louise Burne, BA Journalism 2016 for the School of Media, TU Dublin, City Campus. Music Blue Dot Sessions: The Molerat Blue Dot Sessions: Martquetry Blue Dot Sessions: Astrisx Blue Dot Sessions: El Tajo Blue Dot Sessions: Lumber Down Blue Dot Sessions: The Zappelin
Setting the record straight on the challenges, raw meaning and passion behind some of fashions greatest imagery.
Background to my idea and my interest: I have always had a huge interest in fashion. From an early age it is something that I have been completely fascinated by. Not purely in terms of how I dress myself, but more so the evolution of style and clothing as an art form and how it is captured. Over the past four years of this course I have been fortunate to realise that it is completely possible to work in a creative environment particularly in the world of fashion and make a living from something I feel strongly about. However, even from speaking to family members or friends about what I do when on photoshoots as an assistant stylist, it is apparent that they are totally unaware of the work, inspirations and meanings behind particular photoshoots. People have tended to “oohh” and “aah” when I talk about working on particular fashion shoots which is nice, but there are definitely times when it is extremely challenging both physically and mentally which I hope this documentary unearths. For this reason I decided I needed to unveil both the creative and the commercial aspects of the fashion industry. I decided to focus particularly on the point of view of the photographer. This is mainly due to the fact that many of the photographers that I have met to date have been really intense and extremely passionate about their work. They have a true vision in their minds and for this reason I felt they would best allay their story of the craft and the graft to working in the fashion industry. Produced by Megan Fox, Film & Broadcasting 2017 for the School of Media, TU Dublin.
ASSAULT - a radio documentary produced by John Smith BA Journalism (2017) A fist can do more than just physical damage. So, how do you heal both the visible and invisible injuries from an assault? Three victims detail their personal stories, explaining how they overcame their traumatic experiences and the effects left with them.
Being assaulted many years ago had a big impact on my life and has made me into the person I am today. Although the incident occurred many years ago, it’s not something that you forget easily, and many people never truly let go of those memories. The assault left a lasting impression on me and I wanted to share my story, as well as the stories of others, to highlight what an assault can do to a person and to let people who may still be recovering from an assault know that they’re not alone. As well as that, I hoped to inform people what to do if someone they knew ended up in a similar situation.
If you have been a victim of an assault, contact the Crime Victim Helpline : Text 085 133 7711 or call 116006
Presented and Produced by John Smith. A School of Media Production for TU Dublin.
For years my parents told me that my oldest brother Matthew was on holidays. It wasn’t until I found letters from him addressed to my mam that I was able to connect the dots. This is the first time that Matthew shared his story with me.
Background: This project originally started as an investigation into the Irish Penal Service, and the lack of services available to high-risk re-offenders here in Ireland. My interest in this sprang from a personal interest in the prison service here in Ireland, and from observing my brother, who had experienced time being incarcerated here in Ireland. The topic began to change, however, when I realised the stigma we hold towards addicts, and how these people are screaming out for help, but nobody is listening. In memory of Matthew O'Donohue RIP.
A light-hearted and humorous look at the experiences of having a crush has on us; from the mortifying, to the heart pumping exciting. Celebrity obsessions, sexual confusion and visceral embarrassment are explored so prepare to go bright red. Produced by Ellen Tannam, Film & Broadcasting (2015).
Soul Music is a documentary following the Rathmines Folk group over the course of 6 weeks. It investigates the impact they and their music has had on the parish of Rathmines. It also notes the recent scandals in the church and how this has contributed to the special relationship the group have with each other.
This documentary focuses on St Paul’s church choir in Glenageary and explores the problem that this choir has in obtaining new members. It also seeks to find out why someone would join a choir and examines the benefits of singing in a group.