RTÉ Documentaries

For years, Ulster and Ireland rugby star Andrew Trimble, pulled on the green jersey of Ireland and the red and white of Ulster with equal pride and passion, and no sense of conflict. In a new documentary, he explores his Ulster-Scots roots and asks whether and how it's possible for different cultures, traditions, loyalties and identities to co-exist peacefully on this island, as they always have in his life.

Architect Róisín Murphy dives into the fascinating world of online marketplaces, where you can buy, sell or get rid of just about anything.

Comedian Bláithín de Búrca goes in search of the lost Irish language of sex in new RTÉ documentary The Irish for Sex

Sarah McInerney, Dáithí O'Sé and Emer O'Neill are joined by reporter Thomas Crosse to present live coverage of the national St. Patrick's Day Parade on the streets of Dublin. This year’s theme is Spréach, the Irish word for Spark. Plus performances by big bands, including the University of Missouri's marching band and the Western Carolina University's musicians.

On 12 May 1997 Sean Brown, the esteemed chairman of Bellaghy Wolfe Tones GAA Club, was ambushed by members of the Loyalist Volunteer Force (LVF) as he locked up the gates to the training ground. He was abducted, beaten, and shot six times in the head. He was found next to his burning car the following morning. The perpetrators fled, leaving a trail of devastation that would scar a community for decades to come. No one has yet been charged. The ‘Troubles Legacy Act’ will offer immunity from prosecution for Troubles-related offenses. As the deadline looms, this is the Brown family’s journey to redress the injustice of the murder of a father, husband, and grandfather.

Pat Collins once again journey with Thomas as we meet an eclectic collection of Traveller singers throughout Ireland - charismatic performers and carriers of tradition but rarely seen or heard outside the Travelling community.

Comedian PJ Gallagher turns mental health warrior in a raw dive into Ireland's fight for mental wellness, with ground-breaking therapies, humour, and heart.

Ornithologist Seán Ronayne is on a mission to record the call of every bird species in Ireland - that’s nearly 200 birds. At once inspiring and cautionary, his journey reveals the beauty and importance of sound.

Featuring rare never before seen archive and interviews with Rory’s closest friends and family alongside musical legends including Johnny Marr, Brian May and Bob Geldof.

A major new joint investigation into widespread allegations of inappropriate behaviour made by women against Irish male soccer coaches.

Reporter Anne Sheridan examines the Catholic Church's handling of allegations against the former Bishop of Galway, Eamonn Casey.

Irish solo sailor Tom Dolan endeavours to be the fastest person to sail single-handed around the island of Ireland. Narrated by Bryan Dobson, this documentary joins Tom on board to follow his attempt at making history and explore the childhood trauma that motivated him to chase success, in sport and in life.

The Cable that Changed the World explores the story of the first transatlantic communications cable to traverse the ocean floor, from Valentia Island, County Kerry, to Newfoundland, Canada, 165 years ago. Narrated by Hollywood star and Kerry native Jessie Buckley, the documentary features historical reconstructions and rarely seen archive footage, providing an insight into the eight-year journey of those who successfully connected North America and Europe for the first time.

The story of one of the worst tragedies in modern Irish history, through the words of the victims’ descendants and the memories of the few remaining survivors

A powerful new documentary highlighting the incredible journeys of Irish people of all ages living with dyslexia.

This documentary tells the remarkable and complicated story of Ben Dunne, the larger than life businessman who always bounced back from controversy.

A profile of the renowned Irish businessman, telling the story of a shy young man who left school at 16, faced a terminal diagnosis at 20 and went on to build one of Ireland's biggest business empires.

On the 30th anniversary of the Loyalist ceasefire, this portrait of the UVF bombmaker turned PUP peacemaker, the late David Ervine, explains his significance to the peace process.

A special hour of television, featuring a curated array of exclusive one-off performances. Denise Chaila anchors the show from The Round Room in Dublin's Mansion House

A look at the careers of referees Joy Neville, Michelle O'Neill and Maggie Farrelly as they continue to break barriers in their respective sports.

Corporal punishment was banned in 1982. Now, survivors speak for the first time about a culture of violence that shattered their lives and left them seeking answers.

Blindboy Boatclub offers a fresh perspective on the legacy of early Irish Christianity.

Broadcaster Oliver Callan is joined by the 6 incredible authors of the best Irish books from this year.