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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.
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 - 24 May 2026
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Presented by Andy Linton
This week on Capital Irish, Andy looks forward to Ceol Aneas, the traditional Irish music festival which is coming up soon in Nelson. To find out more about the festival or book in for classes head to https://irishmusic.org.nz/
Other links to things discussed on the show are:
Brigid - https://kimcurran.com/brigid
Fiddle and Fife - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1vyaBLMb34
The Gist - https://www.thegist.ie/
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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