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Candid camera show in which unsuspecting members of the Irish public as well as some celebrities are accosted by such bizarre characters as the irascible Jake Stevens, Clifford the Orangemen and the desperate bride. All comic roles are played by comedians P.J. Gallagher, Maeve Higgins and Patrick McDonnell.

Life at the world's longest-running maternity hospital, The Rotunda in Dublin, where over one million babies have been born, and 24 new infants arrive each day.

Documentary featuring interviews with men who have been the victims of sexual abuse.

Actor John Connors leads a team on a ground-breaking project recording the oral histories of Irish Travellers. This three-part special shines new light on the origins of Ireland's Travelling People.

A team of collectors, researchers and historians gathers at The National Folklore Collection in UCD to record memories of the Irish Civil War that were passed on through families and communities throughout Ireland.

A six part comedy sketch show starring PJ Gallagher (of Naked Camera fame) as a host of characters, all living in one estate in Dublin. Also starring Simone Kirby as Auntie Maureen and Mrs Balfe, Gearoid Farrelly as the conjoined twin., 'Tiny' James as Seamus and Eoin Whelan as Pascal.

Forty years ago two Californian anthropologists George and Sharon Gmelch lived for one year in a barrel top wagon with travelers on a halting site in Dublin. Four decades later they have returned to Ireland with a huge archive of photographs to find the people they once knew to learn what has happened in their lives in the intervening years. When the Gmelch's first came to Ireland in 1970 accommodation for travelers was a big issue. They were young anthropology students looking for an area of Irish culture to study. They became interested in travelers and soon they were living among them in order to study their culture close up. They carried out some of the first academic research into travelers and published a number of books including 'The Urbanisation of an Itinerant People', 'Tinkers and Travellers' and 'Nan-The Life of an Irish Travelling Woman'. Now, in their mid 60's, the Gmelchs return to a very different Ireland to undertake their final 'field study' with Irish Travellers.

Comedian Maeve Higgins, with help from her skillful sister Lilly, prepares minor feasts for various people while reflecting on life, love, and the pursuit of happiness.

Irish singer Dolores Keane's distinctive deep, soulful voice is loved the world over. But Dolores' life was overshadowed for many years as she battled with alcoholism, depression and more recently, breast cancer. Now she has re-emerged from the shadows to share her story.

Garech Browne: Last Days at Luggala is an obituary of one of the greatest modern patrons of the arts; a roguish but generous visionary and a thoroughly Irish dandy.

Olympian Francie Barrett uncovers new information about the origins of the Irish Travelling community by tracing their DNA.

An intimate, poignant but ultimately uplifting look back at Keelin Shanley's life, career and experience with cancer, told through video clips; personal archive; and the words of Keelin herself and her husband Conor Ferguson.

A revealing and beautifully made portrait of a man who was an integral part of the national institution that is The Dubliners.

Actor and comedian Ardal O'Hanlon examines the role of the clergy in Irish life to see how they might have shaped our lives for better or for worse.

Life and Soul is a Christian faith-based series which answers the call to 'tell the stories of my people, they are my church'.

From Liam Clancy to Bob Geldof, Moya Brennan talks to internationally celebrated musicians about the rich diversity of Irish music.

Stand up comic and star of Naked Camera, PJ Gallagher's big love is motorbikes and he has many friends in Ireland's large biking community. He has the touch of the biker madness required to ride fast but has he got enough to race shoulder to shoulder with experienced riders on a confined track. Join PJ for this entertaining white knuckle ride through the crazy world of Irish motorbike riding.

A retrospective and an examination of Finbar Furey's dynamic present, charting his musical and personal reinvention and imminent relocation to America.

Series presented by Katie Hannon and Brendan Courtney guiding viewers through the coronavirus crisis. Featuring interviews with the experts and video diaries with frontline workers and essential service workers.

A unique insight into 2020 'back to school' life and the highs and lows of a number of schools. Returning to or starting in school is challenging for all involved at the best of times - in a COVID world it's exceptionally so. As teachers joined the Covid-19 front-line, we asked parents, students and schools all over Ireland to document their first week of school re-opening to give us an insight into the reality of what the new normal means to them. The resulting programme gives us a unique insight into 2020 'back to school' life and the highs and lows of a number of schools including Abbey Community College, Boyle, St. Dominic's College, Ballyfermot and Coláiste Éamann Rís in Cork City. The documentary is a fascinating insight into what will go down as a momentous week in the history of the Irish education system.