Capital Irish - Wellington

Presented by Edel Sweeney

For our show this week, in honour of Saint Patricks Day, Edel shares with us some Irish music with a Kiwi connection. 

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. 

This week on Capital Irish, Alice Paul sits down with Aislinn, General Manager of the New Zealand String Quartet. 

We we will hear all about 'Irish Airs & Graces', which is a very special St Patrick’s Day concert here in Wellington, blurring the boundaries between traditional Irish music and contemporary classical music and featuring Irish composer Dave Flynn & the New Zealand String Quartet, and guest traditional Irish musicians.

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.

This week on capital Irish, Jim Friel will be discussing some from the current to the historical.   Does Bertie Ahern wants to be the next president of Ireland?  The new national holiday for St Brigid’s day.  The story about Ireland’s role in the Crimean War, including the Sisters of Mercy and a book review. 

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.

Presented by Anthony Gaffney

This week we have Anthony Gaffney in studio, talking about the popularity of Irish film and TV at the moment, and also sharing a feast of great music from the likes of The Waterboys, John Spillane, and Christie Moore.  

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. 

This week Andy has a special guest, Dónal Gunning, in studio who shares his story of came to be gigging in Wellington and plays some beautiful songs.

To catch Dónal live in Wellington, head to:

• POP Wellington Wednesday 22nd Feb at 5pm
• Eva Beva 1st March at 10pm
• Sprig & Fern Thorndon 3rd March at 7pm
• JJ Murphy's 5th March at 8:30pm

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. 

Presented by Andy Kerr

This week Andy shares with us a selection of songs based around the long running RTE music show Other Voices. 

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. 

Presented by Marian Grealis

Pack your bags, we’re going on a summer road trip!  Marian takes us through some classic Irish songs that evoke summer, touring, and festivals.   

This programme 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.

Photo by Yoal Desurmont on Unsplash

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.

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.

Presented by Alice Paul

This week on Capital Irish, Alice presents a tribute to the late, great Seamus Begley who passed away on the 9th of January 2023, aged 73.  Alice recalls life, his passion and his wonderful contribution to Irish Music.  Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

This programme 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.