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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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Sunday Jun 22, 2025
Sunday Jun 22, 2025
Presented by Andy Linton
Join Andy this week, as he shares with us some stories and highlights from a Podcast he's discovered called Empire, which talks about 'How do empires rise?' and has some connection to Ireland. You can find the podcast here - https://podcasts.apple.com/gp/podcast/empire/id1639561921
Andy has also discovered some quality Irish music by an artist called Hazlett Keers all the way from Fermanagh, and this show features songs from his album The Groves of Boho: Music from County Fermanagh, along with a great story of how his Granny's accordion featured on the TV show 'The Repair Shop' - https://fermanaghherald.com/2025/02/boho-man-gary-brings-grannys-accordion-back-to-life/
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.
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