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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

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.

Aug 29, 2021
Aug 29, 2021
29 min
Presented by Alice Paul, recording from home during Level 4 lockdown. Alice plays songs by and talks about Irish singer Eithne Ní Uallacháin.
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.

Aug 22, 2021
Aug 22, 2021
28 min
Presented by Andy Linton
Pubs in Northern Ireland in decline, Integrated Education on the rise, smart old people get vaccinated in the Republic and some music!
More info at:
https://www.statista.com/statistics/1015418/population-northern-ireland-1821-2021/
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.

Aug 15, 2021
Aug 15, 2021
29 min
Presented by Finbarr Murray
Includes a section on why the 15th August is a special day in Belmullet in County Mayo and Athenry in County Galway, and how holy wells are important to the celebrations.
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.

Aug 5, 2021
Aug 5, 2021
27 min
This show is presented by the one and only Jim Friel.
He talks about four well known Irish Women, sheds light on the reasons behind the Treaty and Civil war, De Valera's Cunning and some origins of well known sayings such as
'only chancing your arm '.
Always historic and insightfull.

Jul 25, 2021
Jul 25, 2021
28 min
Presented by Marian Grealis
On this week's show, Marian presents events with an Irish flavour in Wellington, New Zealand, music from the Irish Charts, and profiles of some of the Irish athletes heading to the Olympic Games in Tokyo.
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.
