Capital Irish - Wellington

Presented by Andy Kerr

Join us this week, as Andy shares with us another selection of musical treats, this time with artists connected to Irelands biggest music festival Electric Picnic, that has recently happened at Stradbally Hall in Co. Laois. 

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 Linton

Talk about a throwback! This week Andy revisits the glory days of Molly Malones - the old stomping ground for many Irish musicians and admirers alike.  

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

Anthony is in the hot seat this week, and is talking about Olympic Glory for the Irish, some well-loved Irish bands, and more!

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 Jim Friel

Today Jim covers the recent All-Ireland Football & Hurling results, along with mention of our first Gold Medal at the Paris Olympics in what's been a great week for the County Armagh.

He also talks about the recent RTE documentary about the late Bishop Casey, the after-effects in Ireland at the defeat of the Spanish Armada, and the death of Edna O'Brien.

Tune in to hear all this, and more. 

This program was also broadcast on Wellington Access Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air. 

Capital Irish has been making for the Irish Community in Wellington New Zealand since 2003. 

Presented by Alice Paul.

This week Alice is joined in studio by Kieran Hegarty and Damien Farrelly.  Kieran marks the release of his poignant new song "From Auschwitz to Gaza" with an exclusive listen while Damien shares all things GAA in the capital city. 

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.

Links to today's show:

From Auschwitz to Gaza - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BCjOUYczQU

For more information on Gaelic Sports - https://www.facebook.com/WellingtonHuttValleyGFHA/  

Presented by Andrew Kerr

This week Andrew shares with us a selection of songs with a distinctive movie theme in honour of the International Movie festival in Wellington at the moment.

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.

Presented by Andy Linton.

In this weeks show, Andy touches on the recent UK election and the significant changes in the north since 1974.  He also shares memories from his time living and studying in Newcastle upon Tyne. 

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

Presented by Jim Friel

In this weeks show, Jim shares a mix of old music as well as some of the news highlights from the week. We have no doubt you will be toe tapping to the much moved sound of Riverdance. 

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 Linton

This week on Capital Irish, Andy Linton pays tribute to Charlie Lennon a highly accomplished traditional Irish musician and composer, who passed away recently at the age of 85.  We also hear some musings about elections, both north and south of the border in Ireland along with other topics, and of course, plenty of tunes.   Links below for further reading and listening.

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.

Links 

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0608/1453763-charlie-lennon/ https://blog.mcneelamusic.com/top-ten-charlie-lennon-tunes/ https://journalofmusic.com/news/rip-charlie-lennon-1938-2024 https://www.itv.com/news/utv/2024-06-07/the-ni-candidates-for-2024-general-election https://www.itv.com/news/utv/2024-05-31/sinn-fein-not-fielding-candidates-in-four-northernireland-seats-at-election 

https://www.rte.ie/news/elections-2024/results/#/local/national https://carlossweeneymccartin.bandcamp.com/releases