Capital Irish - Wellington

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.

Presented by Edel Sweeney

Edel shares some new Irish music for a new year!  Tune in to hear what's coming up on the Irish music scene in 2023.

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.

Presented by Jim Friel

Tune in to Capital Irish on 08 January 2023, where Jim Friel will be talking about a memorial to Irish miners in Meadville, Colorado. Jim will also share stories about the Irish American who first coined the phrase Artificial Intelligence, where the term Murphys Law originated from, and the story of the sad life of JFK's sister Kathleen, among other things. 

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.

Presented by Alice Paul

In our first Capital Irish episode for 2023, Alice takes us on a journey of the poetry of Patrick Kavanagh.  Check out https://patrickkavanaghcentre.com/ to find out more about County Monaghan's world-famous poet.

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 Edel Sweeney

Nollaig shona daoibh go léir as Capital Irish.  Edel plays a range of Irish Christmas songs and Carols to go alongside your lunch on Christmas Day.

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.