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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

Sunday Jun 25, 2023
Capital Irish - 25 June 2023
Sunday Jun 25, 2023
Sunday Jun 25, 2023
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.

Sunday Jun 18, 2023
Capital Irish - 18 June 2023
Sunday Jun 18, 2023
Sunday Jun 18, 2023
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.

Sunday Jun 11, 2023
Capital Irish - 11 June 2023
Sunday Jun 11, 2023
Sunday Jun 11, 2023
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.

Sunday Jun 04, 2023
Capital Irish - 4 June 2023
Sunday Jun 04, 2023
Sunday Jun 04, 2023
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.

Sunday May 28, 2023
Capital Irish - 28 May 2023
Sunday May 28, 2023
Sunday May 28, 2023
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.

Sunday May 21, 2023
Capital Irish - 21 May 2023
Sunday May 21, 2023
Sunday May 21, 2023
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.

Sunday May 14, 2023
Capital Irish - 14 May 2023
Sunday May 14, 2023
Sunday May 14, 2023
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/

Sunday May 07, 2023
Capital Irish - 07 May 2023
Sunday May 07, 2023
Sunday May 07, 2023
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.

Sunday Apr 30, 2023
Capital Irish - 30 April 2023
Sunday Apr 30, 2023
Sunday Apr 30, 2023
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.

Sunday Apr 23, 2023
Capital Irish - 23 April 2023
Sunday Apr 23, 2023
Sunday Apr 23, 2023
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.