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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 19, 2021
Dec 19, 2021
28 min
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.
Dec 12, 2021
Dec 12, 2021
28 min
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.
Dec 2, 2021
Dec 2, 2021
28 min
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.
Nov 28, 2021
Nov 28, 2021
27 min
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.
Nov 18, 2021
Nov 18, 2021
28 min
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.
Nov 11, 2021
Nov 11, 2021
28 min
Hosted by Andy Linton
On this week's Capital Irish, Andy Linton shares some stories from Northern Ireland, as well as some memories of days in the bog (the one where you collect peat/turf for fuel, not the other one ;) )
For more reading on the topic, see the links below:
This program was also broadcast on Wellington Access Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Nov 4, 2021
Nov 4, 2021
28 min
Andy Kerr re lives some music history of wellington, Plays some Paul Brady and lets us know that Shane McGowan is still alive.
Listen in for some crowd favorites also.
This program was also broadcast on Wellington Access Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Oct 31, 2021
Oct 31, 2021
28 min
Presented by Alice Paul
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 21, 2021
Oct 21, 2021
28 min
Presented by Marian Grealis
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 17, 2021
Oct 17, 2021
28 min
Presented by Finbarr Murray. Following the death of Paddy Moloney, this episode is dedicated to The Chieftains and their contribution to Irish traditional music and as cultural ambassadors of Ireland.
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.