Abuse of Trust
Ireland has captured the attention of the world’s media for a very sad reason in recent years – the level of abuse within the Catholic Church. This highly charged documentary looks at what really happened in the Archdiocese of Dublin, and reveals the shocking cover-up behind the heartbreaking abuse.
Charlie Bird’s American Year
We may have expected a different story, but rather surprisingly it’s more a portrait of a man finding his way in a hugely different world and workplace. The result is an honest and thoughtful look at US politics and culture, and offers fascinating insights into the vast cultural differences between the US and Ireland.
The Forgotten Irish
This two-part documentary tells the story of the Irish men and women who set sail for England to find work and new lives in the Forties and Fifties. Many of these people live in desperate poverty, making this a moving documentary of the Irish people that were forgotten as the Western world enjoyed a boom time.
Impact - Tragedy on Irish Roads
The inclusion of Gay Byrne as presenter on any programme guarantees a hit, but it was the subject matter of this documentary, which looked at the impact of road tragedies on both the people involved and their friends and family, that really hit home. A timely, emotional and thought-provoking documentary.
Ireland’s Crime Capitals
It seems that nowhere in Ireland is safe from crime. The second series of this hard-hitting programme, hosted by Donal McIntyre, looks at more areas in this country that are crime hotspots for a variety of intriguing reasons – an often thought-provoking and shocking series.
Killers: O’Reilly
The murder of Rachel O’Reilly was a chilling case on which everyone seemed to have an opinion. And when husband Joe was convicted of her murder, the country was in uproar at the coldness of the crime. This warts ‘n’ all chilling documentary looks at the case that gripped a nation.
Music Changes Lives
A four-part series, Music Changes Lives looks at the transformative power of music, and how learning to play an instrument can have a profound effect on a child’s life. Focusing on the efforts of two schools to develop a curriculum that allows every child to learn music, the series is both moving and inspirational.
Teens in the Wild
This hugely popular series came back for a second time, with psychologist David Coleman taking troubled teenage girls into the wilderness of Co. Donegal – and their parents to a separate camp. We think every parent will have taken something useful from the series.