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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
Dec 11, 2022
Dec 11, 2022
28 min
Presented by Jim Friel
Tune in on Sunday 11th December where Jim Friel will be talking about a range of news stories, including the alleged child abuse in Blackrock College. Jim will also share some book reviews and discuss the Irish Treaty and the Irish Civil War, and have some music along the way.
This programme 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.
Dec 4, 2022
Dec 4, 2022
28 min
Presented by Alice Paul
This week, Alice is joined by guest Trevor Mallard, who has been appointed as New Zealand’s new Ambassador to Ireland starting in January 2023.
Stuff- In August Mallard resigned as Parliament’s Speaker, ending a near four decades long parliamentary career. A polarising Speaker, a longstanding electorate MP for Hutt South, and a Labour minister of education and sports, he was the longest serving MP in the House. https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/128957349/trevor-mallard-a-political-battler-turned-parliamentary-referee
Mr Mallard came into Capital Irish for a chat with Alice Paul about his new appointment and his obvious grá for Ireland came through loud and clear.
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.
Nov 27, 2022
Nov 27, 2022
28 min
Presented by Andy Linton. Andy is joined by Richard Tait, who plays banjo and mandolin and is a regular at the Wellington Irish Sessions at the Welsh Dragon.
Find out more about the Wellington Irish Sessions here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WellingtonSession/
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.
Nov 20, 2022
Nov 20, 2022
28 min
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.
Nov 13, 2022
Nov 13, 2022
28 min
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.
Nov 6, 2022
Nov 6, 2022
28 min
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!
If you'd like to find out more about how the Embassy of Ireland in New Zealand supports links between our two countries, take a look at their October Newsletter. To keep up to date in future, sign up to the newsletter and you'll hear all about the news, events and programmes connecting Ireland and New Zealand.
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.
Nov 1, 2022
Nov 1, 2022
28 min
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.
Oct 30, 2022
Oct 30, 2022
28 min
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.
Oct 16, 2022
Oct 16, 2022
28 min
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.
Oct 9, 2022
Oct 9, 2022
28 min
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.