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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

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.

Oct 7, 2021
Oct 7, 2021
28 min
The Oracle is back with more interesting info Granuaile meeting a queen Elizabeth,
how the 9 year war changed Ireland.
Some modern news on the Mica building scandal and the fight for compensation, a book review music and ( i could not believe it myself ) importing Turf from Latvia!!

Oct 3, 2021
Oct 3, 2021
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.

Sep 16, 2021
Sep 16, 2021
28 min
Presented by Douglas O'Sullivan, this week's show features Dougies Movie Music
More eclectic and well researched music from Irish Movies and Programmes.
Come with me on a journey with a taste for all
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.

Sep 12, 2021
Sep 12, 2021
28 min
Presented by Seána Ryan, recording her final show with Capital Irish and treating us all to some songs from one of her favourite bands, The Villagers.
Go raibh míle maith agat agus slán leat from the Capital Irish clan to Seána.
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.

Sep 5, 2021
Sep 5, 2021
28 min
Presented by Andrew Kerr...tech support from Andy Linton...
Music from Damien Dempsey, Big Tom, Natalya O’Flaherty, Four Men and a Dog, Jacky Tar, Jack L.
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.
