Irish Time

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.