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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.
Episodes
Sunday Nov 06, 2022
Sunday Nov 06, 2022
Presented by Marian Grealis
This week on Capital Irish, Marian speaks with Jane Connolly, Ambassador of Ireland to New Zealand, about her new role here in New Zealand and much more!
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Image: Taken at the Ambassador's credentials ceremony on Tuesday 4th October 2022
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.
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
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 programs for the Irish Community in Wellington, New Zealand since 2003.
Sunday Oct 30, 2022
Sunday Oct 30, 2022
Presented by Edel Sweeney
Edel has some guests in the studio this week! Davey and Tia join us for an update on the Australiasian Games and the glorious victory of the women's team.
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 16, 2022
Sunday Oct 16, 2022
Presented by Anthony Gaffney
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 09, 2022
Sunday Oct 09, 2022
Presented by Jim Friel
On this week’s Capital Irish, Jim shares many interesting snippets of Irish History and literature along with a selection of music from Celtic Thunder, Luke Kelly and piper, Mick O’Brien.
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 02, 2022
Sunday Oct 02, 2022
Presented by Andy Linton
Join Andy for a chat with musician Rennie Pearson, a young kiwi who plays the wooden flute (among other instruments). We’ll also hear some of Rennie’s music and you can find out more about Rennie from his website here: https://www.renniepearsonmusic.com/
Andy also discusses the recent Northern Ireland Assembly elections and shares some thoughts on that. More reading on this topic here:
Operation Shamrock: How Sinn Féin was front and centre during king's visit to NI https://www.rte.ie/news/analysis-and-comment/2022/0917/1323891-ni-operation-shamrock/
The poorest Irish have a standard of living almost 63% higher than the poorest in the UK… https://sluggerotoole.com/2022/09/17/the-poorest-irish-have-a-standard-of-living-almost-63-higher-thanthe-poorest-in-the-uk/
More Catholics than Protestants for first time in Northern Ireland Census https://www.rte.ie/news/2022/0922/1324777-northern-ireland-census/
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 25, 2022
Sunday Sep 25, 2022
Presented by Andy Kerr
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 18, 2022
Sunday Sep 18, 2022
Presented by Marian Grealis
This week on Capital Irish, Marian shares some stories of her trip home to Ireland and takes another trip, this time through the decades of Irish hits.
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 11, 2022
Sunday Sep 11, 2022
Presented by Alice Paul
Join Alice Paul on this week's Capital Irish for a chat with Eilís Ni Chaiside from Co. Derry and some news from back home.
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.
Monday Sep 05, 2022
Monday Sep 05, 2022
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 programs for the Irish Community in Wellington, New Zealand since 2003.