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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 Jan 23, 2022
Sunday Jan 23, 2022
Presented by Marian Grealis
From U2 at Slane, to Mundy and Sharon Shannon at Oxygen, join Marian as she embarks on a summer festival on this week's Capital Irish summer show.
This program was also broadcast on Wellington Access Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Sunday Jan 16, 2022
Sunday Jan 16, 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 Jan 09, 2022
Sunday Jan 09, 2022
Presented by Jim Friel
Jim's first Capital Irish show of 2022 features some history lessons, from the last high king of Ireland, to the Irish soldiers of the American Civil War.
This program was also broadcast on Wellington Access Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Sunday Jan 02, 2022
Sunday Jan 02, 2022
Presented by Anthony Gaffney
A Happy New Year folks as Anthony ponders where Bray is, sorts out some new Irish music and eases us back out of Holidays into the '22.
This program was also broadcast on Wellington Access Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Sunday Dec 26, 2021
Sunday Dec 26, 2021
Presented by Marian Grealis
On this week's Capital Irish, Marian catches up with Ambassador Peter Ryan who reflects on the year that's been and shares some previews of what the Irish Embassy are working on to connect the Irish community, and all those interested in Ireland across New Zealand and the Pacific in 2022.
This program was also broadcast on Wellington Access Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Sunday Dec 19, 2021
Sunday Dec 19, 2021
Presented by Finbarr Murray. As this is the last show before Christmas there are a few Christmas songs thrown in.
Here is a link to the history podcast mentioned in the show: https://irishhistorypodcast.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.
Sunday Dec 12, 2021
Sunday Dec 12, 2021
Presented by Jim Friel
Become the most valuable member of your pub quiz team by learning some (surprising!) Guinness facts with Jim Friel. Jim also brings news, views and music from Ireland to this week's show.
This program was also broadcast on Wellington Access Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Presented by Anthony Gafffney
Our Dublin friend asks why Ireland and its myths are not blockbuster movies, Christmas traditions and Music.
This program was also broadcast on Wellington Access Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Sunday Nov 28, 2021
Sunday Nov 28, 2021
Hosted by Edel Sweeney
On this week's Capital Irish, Edel Sweeney turns Capital Irish Radio into a storytelling podcast with a reading from the work of John B Keane
This program was also broadcast on Wellington Access Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Hosted by Douglas O'Sullivan
Some chat, some wishy washy and of course music from mostly the 90's.
Always centered around a loose theme.
Enjoy
This program was also broadcast on Wellington Access Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.