'Michael Davitt - Our Land' a 3-part Radio drama series on the life and times of Michael Davitt. Episode 1

Midwest Radio - Documentaries

Michael Davitt - Our Land Episode1

In this podcast, Tommy Marren talks live to David McGowan in The Royal Theatre in Castlebar at an event where teenagers from all over the region gathered to be shown the true impact of not being totally responsible when on the road. This is a very moving interview in which David describes in detail from his perspective just how difficult the tragedy of losing a young person is to not just their family, but the whole community in which they lived.

Interview with David McGowan

In this documentary produced and compiled by the late Tom Courell we hear about the life and work of the Rosary Priest Fr. Patrick Peyton originally from Attymass, County Mayo in an exclusive interview recorded in December 2001.

The Rosary Priest - Fr. Patrick Peyton

Helping Hands - Knockmore GAA - In this programme the focus of volunteerism in the community is through the power of the GAA at grass roots level. It will look at how each and every job is done on a voluntary basis to keep alive the very heartbeat of the community. We travel to Knockmore GAA club and get a real insight into the importance of the GAA in the local community of a rural area. We explore the social aspect as well as the business end of running a GAA club, all voluntary. And we ask just why, the GAA is such a passion for those involved. This documentary was being funded by Broadcasting Authority of Ireland with the television license fee and is presented by Laurita Blewitt.

Helping Hands - Knockmore GAA

Helping Hands is a series of documentaries that highlight the work of volunteerism in Mayo. In this programme Laurita Blewitt focuses on the work of the Handmaids who work at Knock Shrine, County Mayo.

Helping Hands - Knock Handmaids

Helping Hands' is a three part radio documentary which will explore the role of the volunteer in our communities. The documentary will look at the importance of offering a service that gives the elderly in our society the independence of living at home. This documentary is funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland with the Television Lisence Fee.

Helping Hands - Meals on Wheels

GUSAC Divers is a 45 minute documentary that traces a year in the life of the Gráinne Uaille Sub Aqua Club in Mayo. We will hear about the dangers involved in this increasingly popular sport, and the versatility in their working day each time they go out on the water. We will learn about underwater forests, cliffs and caves, transgender Cuckoo Wrasse and the magical feeling of being weightless under water. We will join their Search and Recovery unit as they search for a missing person last summer. So if you are curious about what attracts divers to this increasingly popular sport or what they see when they are underwater tune in on Sunday July 6th at 9am for Gusac Divers - a year in the life of the Gráinne Uaile sub aqua club

GUSAC Divers

Tommy Marren presents a special live program from Hope House Foxford Co Mayo Hope House is a Rehabilitation Centre specialising in the treatment of alcohol, drugs, gambling and other dependencies.

Hope House Foxford

Home Thoughts from Haiti gives a unique insight into life in Haiti and the work being undertaken by Westport native Gena Heraty who has worked with the poor and disadvantaged for over a decade. This programme is Presented and Produced by Fiona McGarry and made possible by the support of the Simon Cumbers Fund.

Home Thoughts from Haiti

Understanding Travellers is a unique insight into the lives of travellers in the West of Ireland.This doucmenterary was produced by Marcella Connolly

Understanding Travellers

On Wednesday August 22nd Midwest Radio presenter Tommy Murphy passed to his eternal reward. On the evening of Monday August 27th we hosted a special tribute in his honour. Many of Tommy's colleagues from the radio and music world joined us live in studio to pay tribute to his many achievements.

Tommy Murphy - Midwest Radio

A two-part documentary series recorded both in Ireland and Argentina on one of Mayo's Unsung Heros Admiral William Brown.This is part 2

Admiral William Brown Part2

A two-part documentary series recorded both in Ireland and Argentina on one of Mayo's Unsung Heros Admiral William Brown.This is part1

Admiral William Brown Part1

The Road Travelled A summer series of programmes as Tommy Marren is in conversation with people from around the region who are now retired and who speak about their journeys in life.This week Tubbercurry native Jackie Coogan talks about his fifty years as a barber. From Tubbercurry to the bright lights of Chicago Jackie dabbled in the music business too and talks candidly about his life experiences.

The Road Travelled - Jackie Coogan

The Road Travelled A summer series of programmes as Tommy Marren is in conversation with people from around the region who are now retired and who speak about their journeys in life.This week Tommy speaks to Delia Henry from Charlestown chats to her about her life as a national school teacher and her numerous hobbies. Now in her 102nd year Delia is an inspiration to all of us.

The Road Travelled - Delia Henry

Midwest Radio offers a wide range of documentaries and other factual programmes on a regular basis. This podcast offers you the chance to listen again to the Broadcast produced by Midwest radio.