Capital Irish - Wellington

Presented by Anthony Gaffney

This week on Capital Irish, Anthony looks forward to 2026 and looks back at some of the history of the Irish music charts.

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. 

On this week's show, Jim talks about past Christmas' in Ireland, and his memories of them. He recalls historical Irish events that take place in the month of December and chats about the new Irish films being made and the stories behind them. Listen in to hear about the history of the much-kissed Blarney Stone plus lots 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 Marian Grealis.

This week on Capital Irish, Marian leans right into Christmas and shares some Carols with an Irish connection.  A very big thank you to all our listeners for supporting us throughout the year.  We hope you continue to enjoy our programme in 2026.

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 Andy is joined in-studio by Laurie Winkless. She is Irish born but is now a New Zealand-based physicist, author, broadcaster, keynote speaker and science and engineering communication expert. She chats about all things friction and how it was the focus of her second book, Sticky. 

This is the first part of a two part interview. You can check out her website on https://www.lauriewinkless.com/

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 Ciara Jo Hanlon

Join us this week as Ciara Jo is back in studio, bringing us a very festive themed show full of Christmas songs and Christmas traditions old and new, also some top tips on what's happening in the Irish community over the next wee while.

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 on Capital Irish, Anthony shares some thoughts and a little of the historical back story of the new Netflix series - House of Guinness.  We also take a listen to some music from the show’s soundtrack

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

This week on the show, Jim covers many Irish related stories from Catherine Connolly's background to this year's Dublin celebration of Oscar Wilde's life. His choice of music tracks includes the Fields of Athenry by Paddy Reilly and My Dear Old Galway Bay by  Dolores Keane. 

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 Andrew Kerr

Welcome back for another show, hosted by Andy Kerr this week who treats us all to some live music in the studio including his new track Kind of sky which is a an ode to the Wellington weather. Andy also shares some other new songs from home he's discovered, and another live rendition of the classic Humours of whiskey. Tune in and enjoy!

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 Roy McGuinness

This week on Capital Irish Roy has a special guest in the studio, Nick Swan, who shares some stories of playing folk music in New Zealand and Ireland and also plays some songs.

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

Andy is back in the presenters seat following a 5-week-trip overseas. He shares some of his highlights from France, England and Ireland. Included are songs that take him back to his youth. 

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.