LMFM Documentaries

A one hour documentaryby local production company Little Road Productions.

On October 14th 1918, as the SS Dundalk sailed from Liverpool out into the Irish sea, tragedy struck when it was hit by a German torpedo and spilt in two. Nineteen people from Louth were killed.

2018 marked the centenary of the tragedy and with a special 100th anniversary committee set up to commemorate those who lost their lives on board that fateful night, this one-hour radio documentary explores the tragic events of 100 years ago with the help of the descendants of the families left behind and the local stories that surround what has been described as “one of the most significant events to affect County Louth during the First World War”.

Featuring members of theSS Dundalk 1918 Centenary Commemorationscommittee, Brian Walsh ofthe LouthCounty Museum,Paddy Agnew of the Dundalk Sub Aqua Search and Rescue team, members of theNewry Maritime Association, and local Cllr Maria Doyle, amongst others, the documentary explores the personal stories behind those who perished and survived on the SS Dundalk and their descendants' efforts to ensure that their legacy is remembered.

The documentary was funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland with the Television Licence Fee.

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The story of the Beatles.... Continued.

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Presented and produced by Colm Corrigan, this programme takes a look back on the music career or Ardee's most famous son, Dermot O'Brien.

Always remembered as Louth's football winning captain of 1957, there was much more to this multi-talented man, and in the years which followed his football success, he cut out a hugely successful career through singing and his skills on the accordion.

This programme retraces that music success, with contributions from family members, fellow musicians and close friends.

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The Story of the Beatles White album from 1968 to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of its release. In this documentarywe hear from Giles Martin son of George Martin plus an interview with Paul McCartney.

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The story of the Beatles....Continued.

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Queen from the beginning... Continued

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The Story of the band Queen from the beginning,taking in that famous date13th July 1985 and Live Aid. Concluding with the untimely death of frontman Freddie Mercury in 1991 aged 45.

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The Story of the Beatles...Continued

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Queen from the beginning...Continued

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A tribute to Dermot Finglas with Darren Mahon which aired on Friday night.

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