Capital Irish - Wellington

Listen in to Capital Irish this week as Finbarr shares some updates from his recent trip home to Ireland, including a chilly trip to the top of Croagh Patrick.

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

This week we have a selection of Irish music with a bit of a trad flavour to them, as carefully selected by Andy. 

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, Andy Linton is joined once again by Dónal Gunning and his bandmate Mason Williams who play some live music in the studio.    

Dónal and Mason are part of the line up of The Bucks and you can find their music on Spotify here: Spotify - The Bucks Instagram - The Bucks

You’ll also find Dónal’s music as an individual artist here: Spotify - Dónal Gunning Instagram - Dónal Gunning

Keep an eye on the gig guides around Wellington for opportunities to see Dónal and The Bucks live.  

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

It's Irish pop hits week on Capital Irish.  Classic pop tunes for you to sing and/or bop along to! 

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 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

Wishing you all a very healthy and happy Christmas. We've got a mix of Irish music for you to enjoy, including a Christmas classic to close out the show. 

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, Andy Linton is our presenter and he has special guest in studio.  Dónal Gunning joins us once again to play some tunes and catch us up on what he’s been up to in the Wellington music scene since he last called into the show back in February 2023.   We also get to hear a selection of Christmas songs chosen by Andy. 

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.

Hosted by Marian Grealis

On this week's show, we reflect on the life and music of Shane MacGowan, who passed away on 30 November 2023

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. 

Image credit: Stephen Lovekin

Presented by Alice Paul. 

This week on Capital Irish, Alice Paul pays tribute to Peter McGuinness who passed away recently.  Peter and his wife, Susie are among our generous sponsors here on Capital Irish, and are also great supporters of numerous community groups and clubs, particularly within the Irish Community in Wellington.   Peter's legacy is also visible all around New Zealand in the form of the buildings and infrastructure constructed by LT McGuinness, the business set up by Peter's father and built up by Peter and his brothers.

Our sincere condolances to Susie and to all the family.  Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Also in our thoughts this week is former Capital Irish presenter Bernie Breslin who has been unwell. 

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 Jim shares Irish related news and music for the listeners to 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.