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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
Feb 27, 2022
Feb 27, 2022
28 min
Presented by Marian Grealis
This week on Capital Irish, Marian shares some Irish podcasts to keep you company when you've already listened to Capital Irish each week. For more information on these podcasts, check out the links 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.
Feb 20, 2022
Feb 20, 2022
27 min
Presented by Douglas O'Sullivan
Dedicated to Declan Curley and family.
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.
Feb 13, 2022
Feb 13, 2022
28 min
Presented by Andy Linton
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.
Feb 6, 2022
Feb 6, 2022
26 min
Presented by Alice Paul, who pays tribute to the late Ted Ramsbottom, and also talks about St Brigid. The show includes songs from La Lugh about St Brigid.
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.
Jan 30, 2022
Jan 30, 2022
28 min
Presented by Andy Kerr
Andy catches up with musician Nick Swan about his Irish musical journey.
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.
Jan 23, 2022
Jan 23, 2022
28 min
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.
Jan 16, 2022
Jan 16, 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.
Jan 9, 2022
Jan 9, 2022
28 min
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.
Jan 2, 2022
Jan 2, 2022
28 min
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.
Dec 26, 2021
Dec 26, 2021
28 min
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.