Capital Irish - Wellington

Presented by Anthony Gaffney

Join us as Anthony brings us through another show, sharing some great music, and his introduction to becoming a wine connoisseur. 

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. 

Presented by Alice Paul. Alice interviews Desiree Mulligan, President of the Hutt Valley Irish Society. 

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.

Presented by Andy Linton

This week on Capital Irish, Andy shares some thoughts on the results of the recent local elections in Northern Ireland. He also has a special guest; Áine Gallagher was the singing tutor at this year’s Ceol Aneas and she treats us to a couple of Songs and shares some of her story. 

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.

Presented by Andrew Kerr

This week, Capital Irish explores a mix of Irish music as well as upcoming Irish events in New Zealand. The listeners are treated to the single "Roll On" from Andrew's recently released album - For the Record.

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.

Presented by Marian Grealis

This week, Capital Irish turns into a mini book-club, as Marian shares a taste of some of the Irish-interest books that are available from our libraries here in Wellington.  There's also the usual mix of  Irish music and updates on Irish events in New Zealand.

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.

Presented by Jim Friel

This week on Capital Irish, Jim discusses the rewetting of Ireland's largest bogs, the diminishing number of Irish nuns, the number of Irish people who died on the Titanic and why its owner moved to live in Connemara as well as why the people of North Mayo paid for England’s Royal jewel.

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.

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.

Links for some of the items mentioned in the show:

https://www.comedyfestival.co.nz/find-a-show/

https://itson.co.nz/2023/27325-ceol-aneas-irish-festival-showcase-concert-2023

https://kieranhegarty.bandcamp.com/album/coming-of-age 

https://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/2023/05/07/new-zealand-rose-has-castlepollard-area-connections/

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-65575313 

Presented by Edel Sweeney.

This week Edel shares stories of set dancing and some céilí tunes.

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. 

Presented by Anthony Gaffney

This week Anthony shares his usual mix of ceoil, craic, and useful information for the Irish community in New Zealand. 

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. 

Presented by Alice Paul

This week on Capital Irish, Alice has a very special guest, Jennifer Whitty, Associate Professor of Design at Victoria University of Wellington.  Jennifer is an advocate for ethically and environmentally responsible fashion and shares some insights on how to make more conscious fashion choices.  She also shares a little of her story, and her journey to her current role at Victoria University.  

Jennifer's social media profiles are below:

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.