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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 Oct 15, 2023
Sunday Oct 15, 2023
Join us on Capital Irish this week as Marian works her way through some crowd singalong favourites in honour of the Rugby World cup.
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 Oct 08, 2023
Sunday Oct 08, 2023
Presented by Andy Linton.
Join us this week where Andy shares the latest on the upcoming music and film events in Te Whanganui-a-Tara/ Wellington.
Links for the show;
https://www.britishfilmfestival.co.nz/
http://wellingtonfolkfestival.org.nz/
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 Oct 01, 2023
Sunday Oct 01, 2023
Presented by Jim Friel
Join us this week to hear from Jim, freshly returned from his recent trip back to Ireland, where he shares his usual mix of news, history, and some great music.
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 Sep 24, 2023
Sunday Sep 24, 2023
This week on Capital Irish, Anthony Gaffney regales us with a thrilling tale of misplaced passports and looks forward to the rest of the Rugby World Cup.
This program was 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 Sep 10, 2023
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
Presented by Andrew Kerr
On this week's show, Andrew shares some tracks following his recent trip back to the Emerald Isle where he managed to attend a number of live music events. Included in the show are tracks from artists, Phil Lynott, Gráda, The Dubliners & Jim McCann plus a few more recent names.
This program was 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 Sep 03, 2023
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
Presented by Marian Grealis
On this week's show, Marian has a chat with Paul O'Hara, the new Deputy Head of Misson at the Embassy of Ireland in New Zealand.
This program was 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 Aug 20, 2023
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
A replay of our July show hosted by Andrew.
This program was 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 Aug 13, 2023
Sunday Aug 13, 2023
Presented by Andy Linton.
In this week’s Capital Irish, Andy shares a few tracks from artists including friend John Egenes, Andy Irvine and the late, great Sinéad O'Connor.
Links for this week's show:
https://www.dfa.ie/citizenship/born-abroad/registering-a-foreign-birth/
https://johnegenes.bandcamp.com/
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 Aug 06, 2023
Sunday Aug 06, 2023
Presented by Alice Paul
Loretta Egan joins Alice for a very special episode of Capital Irish. Loretta treats us all to insights and readings of a selection of poems from WB Yeats.
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 Jul 30, 2023
Sunday Jul 30, 2023
Presented by Marian Grealis
In this week’s Capital Irish, we have an eclectic mix Marian discusses the FIFA women’s world cup, our propensity to be more attuned to things that affirm our negative expectations, and we listen to some Aslan songs in tribute to the late Christy Dignam.
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.