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12-08-2026( 0:28:0)
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A half-hour of news from Ireland and good craic with Kevin Reilly, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
Published: 12/08/2026 6:00:00 p.m.
05-08-2026( 0:27:53)
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A half-hour of news from Ireland and good craic with Kevin Reilly, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
Published: 5/08/2026 6:00:00 p.m.
29-07-2026( 0:26:34)
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A half-hour of news from Ireland and good craic with Kevin Reilly, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
Published: 29/07/2026 6:00:00 p.m.
22-07-2026( 0:27:4)
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A half-hour of news from Ireland and good craic with Kevin Reilly, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
Published: 22/07/2026 6:00:00 p.m.
07-07-2026( 0:27:8)
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A half-hour of news from Ireland and good craic with Kevin Reilly, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
Published: 8/07/2026 6:00:00 p.m.
01-07-2026( 0:23:29)
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Kevin discusses the conviction of former DUP leader Geoffrey Donaldson, reactions across the Northern Ireland Assembly, and calls for Donaldson to be stripped of his honours. He also looks at Ireland’s unusually hot weather and the possibility of temperature records being broken, before turning to new hotel and nursing home developments approved in Belfast city centre. The episode closes with Kevin’s reflections on the global appeal of football and his plans to watch Scotland take on Brazil.
Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with the support of NZ On Air.
Published: 1/07/2026 6:00:00 p.m.
24-06-2026( 0:26:1)
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A half-hour of news from Ireland and good craic with Kevin Reilly, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
Published: 24/06/2026 6:00:00 p.m.
17-06-2026( 0:26:59)
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Kevin Reilly covers current affairs including unrest and misinformation-driven protests in Belfast, debates on immigration, Irish government actions on international issues, and crime and local news updates from Ireland. Kevin offers personal commentary on social tensions, global politics, and their impact on Irish society.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
Published: 17/06/2026 6:00:00 p.m.
10-06-2026( 0:28:34)
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This week, Kevin covers a mix of Irish current affairs and commentary, including discussions on tobacco legislation, animal welfare concerns around greyhound racing, environmental issues, transport developments, and political updates, alongside reflections on social and economic changes in Ireland.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
Published: 10/06/2026 6:00:00 p.m.
03-06-2026( 0:28:56)
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Kevin shares reflections on Irish culture and current affairs, including a review of the touring show Ireland: The Voyage, a tribute to guitarist Rory Gallagher, and discussions on housing pressures, heritage tourism, historical remembrance of the famine, and contemporary social issues in Ireland and beyond.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
Published: 3/06/2026 6:00:00 p.m.
27-05-2026( 0:24:16)
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In this episode, Kevin covers a range of current issues from Ireland and beyond, including the planned state visit of King Charles, housing challenges driving emigration, and rising concerns about racism and social division in Northern Ireland. He also highlights the success of an emerging all-female Irish music group gaining international recognition, alongside reflections on population changes, ageing demographics, and the future pressures on society.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
Published: 27/05/2026 6:00:00 p.m.
Irish Time 20-05-2026( 0:27:32)
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In this episode, Kevin discusses a range of current topics from Ireland, including the opening of a major new Guinness brewery and its global significance, Gardaí recruitment efforts, and environmental concerns around river pollution and climate change. The programme also explores innovative conservation work protecting hedgehogs, alongside commentary on Irish politics, EU relations, and public opinion on migration and unity.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
Published: 20/05/2026 6:00:00 p.m.
Irish Time 13-05-2026( 0:26:0)
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On this episode, Kevin shares stories from Ireland and Northern Ireland—including an 86-year-old dancer returning to the stage, Irish activists joining a Gaza aid flotilla, a taxi driver fined for refusing a blind couple with a guide dog, an update on the Geoffrey Donaldson case, and a discussion challenging “Northern Ireland as a burden” narratives in the united Ireland debate. Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
Published: 13/05/2026 6:00:00 p.m.
06-05-2026( 0:25:7)
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On this Irish Time episode, Kevin marks May Day with a quick roundup of stories from Ireland and Northern Ireland—spotlighting an Enniskillen-born co-founder of Procter & Gamble (and the origin of the term “soap opera”), the 50th anniversary of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind and the call for puppy-raising volunteers, a renewed push to ban fox hunting in Northern Ireland, and an interview snippet on a Northern Irish actor’s latest cult-themed drama. Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
Published: 6/05/2026 6:00:00 p.m.
Irish Time 29-04-2026( 0:25:55)
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On this episode of Irish Time, Kevin shares a lively Friday roundup—from the UK’s proposed smoking ban for those born after 2008, to calls for expanded remote work in Ireland amid fuel pressures, to artists debating a Eurovision boycott. He also discusses distressing sulky racing footage and calls for stronger animal-welfare policing, highlights a marathon act of sportsmanship, and closes with an ANZAC weekend reflection.
Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
Published: 29/04/2026 6:00:00 p.m.
22-04-2026( 0:23:18)
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Kevin Reilly brings news and reflections from Ireland and Northern Ireland. This episode covers nationwide fuel protests and blockades in the Republic of Ireland, government responses to rising costs, job losses at Ulster University, animal welfare concerns, and the cultural legacy of Ireland’s showband era. Kevin also reflects on the Miami Showband massacre, the Irish diaspora’s influence on global music, and the passing of Clannad’s Máire Brennan, weaving current affairs with personal insight and historical context.
Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
Published: 22/04/2026 6:00:00 p.m.
15-04-2026( 0:23:54)
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This episode covers emergency services rescuing livestock, the reappearance of blue‑green algae in Lough Neagh, commemorations marking the Easter Rising, ongoing political tensions around dissident republican activity, debates over memorials such as the Bobby Sands statue, and Ireland’s growing role in the global AI data‑centre boom. Alongside news, Kevin offers personal reflections on environmental concerns, peace, and social responsibility.
Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
Published: 15/04/2026 6:00:00 p.m.
08-04-2026( 0:28:4)
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In this episode, Kevin reflects on violence against healthcare workers, attacks on search-and-rescue volunteers, rising violence against women, economic pressures driven by global conflict and energy costs, and historical figures such as labour activist Mother Jones. The programme blends news, personal opinion, social justice concerns, and historical reflection, encouraging listeners to think critically about compassion, responsibility, and the direction of society.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
Published: 8/04/2026 6:00:00 p.m.
01-04-2026( 0:26:10)
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Kevin Reilly shares stories from Ireland and beyond, including conservation success on Rathlin Island, the legacy of Father Edward Flanagan and Boys Town, developments in Irish politics and justice, fuel price pressures, and wider social issues affecting communities. The programme blends news, history, and commentary with a focus on humanity, kindness, and social responsibility.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
Published: 1/04/2026 6:00:00 p.m.
25-03-2026( 0:26:15)
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Kevin Reilly shares a range of current stories from Ireland, including the dispute involving Drogheda United co‑chair Joanne Byrne, tributes to folk singer Dolores Keane, and government plans to expand data centres. He also discusses rising fuel pressures linked to global conflict, a troubling incident involving livestock deaths, and community service initiatives aimed at reducing re‑offending.
Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
Published: 25/03/2026 6:00:00 p.m.
18-03-2026( 0:26:37)
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Kevin Reilly shares a round‑up of current stories from Ireland, including government‑chartered flights returning stranded citizens from the Middle East, legal action involving Gerry Adams over historic IRA bombings, strong economic growth figures, and warnings of severe weather across the country. He also reflects on wider political tensions and their impact on everyday life.
Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
Published: 18/03/2026 6:00:00 p.m.
11-03-2026( 0:27:36)
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Kevin Reilly shares a mix of news and stories from Ireland, including a new music wall at Dublin Airport, major investment in weight‑loss drug manufacturing, and the challenges facing Irish citizens in the Middle East. He also looks at political debate around the Belfast Stories project, ongoing calls for justice over the 1981 Stardust fire, and continued concerns about paramilitary extortion and rising rental pressures.
Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
Published: 11/03/2026 6:00:00 p.m.
04-03-2026( 0:26:8)
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Kevin Reilly shares a selection of Irish news and stories, including the history and symbolism of the Irish flag, reflections on Reverend Jesse Jackson’s legacy, ongoing concerns about Dublin’s cultural spaces, and the remarkable life of 102‑year‑old football figure Charlie O’Leary.
Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
Published: 4/03/2026 6:00:00 p.m.
25-02-2026( 0:26:26)
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Kevin Reilly shares another week of Irish news, stories, and commentary—covering U2’s new politically charged EP, Ireland’s pioneering basic income scheme for artists, record travel numbers through Dublin Airport, concerns over Catholic representation in policing, and shifting political responses to St Patrick’s Day events in the US. Kevin also highlights ongoing animal‑welfare issues in Ireland and rounds out the programme with traditional music and reflections on current events.
Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
Published: 25/02/2026 6:00:00 p.m.
18-02-2026( 0:30:33)
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Kevin shares stories from across Ireland, beginning with the shocking case of two Dublin taxi drivers fined for refusing to take a visually‑impaired couple with their guide dog. He highlights an upcoming Westminster debate featuring Sinn Féin, the SNP and Welsh nationalists on whether the United Kingdom is still functioning for its member nations. Kevin also reports on Ryanair’s placement among the world’s worst‑rated airlines, strong polling support in Ireland for a ban on fox hunting, and growing frustration over severe pothole damage across the country. Other stories include widespread support for a Limerick bus driver sacked after confronting a thief, criticism of Donald Trump by the Ancient Order of Hibernians over a racist social‑media post, and reflections on Irish‑American prejudice. Kevin closes with commentary on Ireland’s stormy weather, changing global politics, and a note about an Irish concert he recently enjoyed.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
Published: 18/02/2026 6:00:00 p.m.