Apr 22, 2016 39 min

My Uncle Jack

from Documentary on One Podcast Hosted by RTÉ Documentary on One

A story of emigration and sport. Jack Dowling survived an orphanage in Waterford and an industrial school in Cork. He moved to the UK to work in the mines and went on to become an international race walker. Jack was good enough to represent Ireland, but never got the chance. He did set many records, some of which still stand (Broadcast 2015)

Episode details come from the podcast's RSS feed.

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

What this episode covers

Ready to play

My Uncle Jack

0:00 39:45

No transcript yet.

Requests help us decide what to transcribe next.

Share this episode

Similar podcasts

French Your Way Jessica: Native French teacher founder of French Your Way Boost your French listening skills and test your comprehension with this one of a kind series of podcasts. Get the chance to listen to a real conversation between native speakers talking at normal speed AND customise your learning experience through carefully designed sets of questions (2 levels of difficulty) available for download at www.frenchvoicespodcast.com. All interviews also come with the transcript. French teacher Jessica interviews native speakers of French from around the world who share a bit of their life and passion. Where else would you meet in one same place a French yoga teacher based in Melbourne, a soap manufacturer from Provence, or a couple cycling around the world?

Frequently asked questions

How long is this episode of Documentary on One Podcast?

This episode is 39 minutes long.

When was this Documentary on One Podcast episode published?

This episode was published on April 22, 2016.

Can I download this Documentary on One Podcast episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.