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The programmes includes Irish news, local events and activities with an Irish flavour, as well as interviews and live music from visiting Irish musicians. It also includes book and movie reviews and on occasion some political views/reviews. Capital Irish has interviewed many Irish celebrities over the years the most prestigious being the former Irish President Mary McAleese. Our presenters come from all walks of life and each generation is represented! Capital Irish has been making programs for the Irish Community in Wellington, New Zealand since 2003. These programmes are also broadcast on Wellington Access Radio.
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Capital Irish - 17 November 2024
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Presented by Jim Friel
This week on Capital Irish, Mayo native Jim Friel, touches on the old Celtic tradition of Oíche Shamhna/Halloween amongst other news pieces. His music choices have strong family connection in the form of Margo and Daniel O'Donnell.
This program was also broadcast on Wellington Access Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Capital Irish has been making programs for the Irish Community in Wellington, New Zealand since 2003.
Sunday Nov 03, 2024
Capital Irish - 03 November 2024
Sunday Nov 03, 2024
Sunday Nov 03, 2024
Presented by Andy Linton
This week on Capital Irish, Andy Linton shares some music inspired by the people he met and the music he heard at the recent Wellington Folk Festival. Find out more about this festival at https://wellingtonfolkfestival.org.nz/
This program was also broadcast on Wellington Access Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Capital Irish has been making programs for the Irish Community in Wellington, New Zealand since 2003.
Sunday Oct 27, 2024
Capital Irish - 27 October 2024
Sunday Oct 27, 2024
Sunday Oct 27, 2024
Presented by Andrew Kerr
Join us this week as Andy shares with us a variety of songs, along with some tips on what to go see at the Irish Film Festival currently happening in the capital.
This program was also broadcast on Wellington Access Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Capital Irish has been making programs for the Irish Community in Wellington New Zealand since 2003
Sunday Oct 20, 2024
Capital Irish - 20 October 2024
Sunday Oct 20, 2024
Sunday Oct 20, 2024
Presented by Alice Paul
Alice is joined in studio by Dermot Byrne, hairdresser turned author who talks about his most recent publication and shares with us a snippet of his travel stories since leaving Navan, Co.Meath many moons ago.
This program was also broadcast on Wellington Access Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Capital Irish has been making programs for the Irish Community in Wellington New Zealand since 2003
Sunday Oct 13, 2024
Capital Irish - 13 October 2024
Sunday Oct 13, 2024
Sunday Oct 13, 2024
Presented by Marian Grealis
Join Marian to hear some news making the headlines at a local level in Ireland, along with some Indie-pop hits of the 1990s
This program was also broadcast on Wellington Access Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Capital Irish has been making programs for the Irish Community in Wellington New Zealand since 2003
Sunday Oct 06, 2024
Capital Irish - 06 October 2024
Sunday Oct 06, 2024
Sunday Oct 06, 2024
Presented by Anthony Gaffney
Join us this week as Anthony shares with a selection of news and music (both new and old), including a revelation about new technology we have here in the studio!
This program was also broadcast on Wellington Access Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Capital Irish has been making programs for the Irish Community in Wellington New Zealand since 2003
Sunday Sep 29, 2024
Capital Irish - 29 September 2024
Sunday Sep 29, 2024
Sunday Sep 29, 2024
Presented by Alice Paul
On this week's show, Alice is joined in studio by Mayo lass Romy Dunford who chats about the long family connection with Alice. Today's music choices are by the well known band, The Saw Doctors. Tracks included are;
- I useta love her
- N17
- Clare Island
This program was also broadcast on Wellington Access Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Capital Irish has been making for the Irish Community in Wellington New Zealand since 2003.
Sunday Sep 22, 2024
Capital Irish - 22 September 2024
Sunday Sep 22, 2024
Sunday Sep 22, 2024
Presented by Marian Grealis
On this week's show, Marian shares some new Irish music.
This program was also broadcast on Wellington Access Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Capital Irish has been making for the Irish Community in Wellington New Zealand since 2003.
Sunday Sep 15, 2024
Capital Irish - 15 September 2024
Sunday Sep 15, 2024
Sunday Sep 15, 2024
Presented by Finbarr Murray
This program was also broadcast on Wellington Access Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Capital Irish has been making for the Irish Community in Wellington New Zealand since 2003.
Sunday Sep 08, 2024
Capital Irish 08 September 2024
Sunday Sep 08, 2024
Sunday Sep 08, 2024
Presented by Jim Friel
Are you an Oasis fan? Listen in to hear Jim making an Irish connection to many of the best-known British bands. Expect a Paralympic Games update and a touch of history to finish the show.
This program was also broadcast on Wellington Access Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Capital Irish has been making for the Irish Community in Wellington New Zealand since 2003.