Capital Irish

15/01/2024

Tune into this week's episode where Andy Linton is joined once again by Dónal Gunning, this time with 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 online as follows:
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3rnQsz7YbB2ZmVV5h5NnW4
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the__bucks/?hl=en

You’ll also find Dónal’s music as an individual artist here:
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/4faNI7HYhV5SzbD4a0UqgY
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/donalgunning/?hl=en

Keep an eye on the gig guides around Wellington for opportunities to see these acts live.

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’l...

07/01/2024

This week's show is all about Irish pop music. Clear some space in your kitchen to dance along to some classic Irish pop hits!

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 Wellingt...

07/01/2024

Happy New Year to all our Capital Irish listeners

Presented by Alice PaulThis 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.

28/12/2023

A very happy Christmas to all our listeners on Capital Irish

Presented by Andrew KerrWishing 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....

17/12/2023

Join Andy Linton this week on Capital Irish for a selection of Irish Christmas music plus a studio guest, Dónal Gunning.

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 s...

14/12/2023

Your Capital Irish crew had a get together yesterday evening to celebrate another great year at the show. Thank you to all our presenters and producers who volunteer their time so generously to bring the programme to the airwaves each week.

We'll also take this opportunity as we countdown towards the holidays to wish all of our listeners and sponsors a very happy Christmas and a great start to 2024 and to thank you all for supporting the show.

Nollaig Shona daoibh go léir

10/12/2023

This week's Capital Irish show is a tribute to Shane MacGowan

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....

03/12/2023

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.

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 Ir...

30/11/2023

RIP Shane MacGowan - a hugely talented musician and performer.

The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan has died at the age of 65. Take a look at a selection of pictures from his extraordinary career in Irish music.

27/11/2023

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.

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...

19/11/2023

Presented by Finbarr Murray Join Finbarr for a few tunes, as he looks forward to Dara O'Briain's visit to Wellington, and catches us up with some of the news from Ireland. This program was also broadcast on Wellington Access Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air. Capital Irish has been making...

12/11/2023

Presented by Anthony Gaffney

Join us for Capital Irish with Anthony, as he reflects on the Rugby World Cup that has been, and looks forward to some high-profile Irish acts who are visiting NZ.

Presented by Anthony Gaffney Join us for Capital Irish with Anthony, as he reflects on the Rugby World Cup that has been, and looks forward to some high-profile Irish acts who are visiting NZ. This program was also broadcast on Wellington Access Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air. Capital....

05/11/2023

Presented by Andy Linton This week Andy reflects on the recent British and Irish Film Festival held in Wellington. He shares his thoughts on the film Dance First, a biographical film based on the Irish playwright Samuel Beckett. This program was also broadcast on Wellington Access Radio with the sup...

03/11/2023

Late share of an August episode that managed to hide until now!

Presented by Alice Paul Loretta Egan joins Alice for a very special episode of Capital Irish. Loretta treats us all to insights and readings of a selection of poems from WB Yeats. This program was also broadcast on Wellington Access Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air. Capital Irish has bee...

30/10/2023

Join Andy Kerr for Capital Irish - 29 October

Presented by Andrew KerrAndrew is in this week to share some great music with you, a nice mix of new and old, but all with a very Irish flavour. 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 Com...

30/10/2023

Oops! Podbean to Facebook link is acting up again. Here's the Capital Irish episode from 22 October

On this week’s Capital Irish, we’re playing Guess the Song… sort of! Marian presents a selection of tunes nominated by each of your Capital Irish crew, and it will your job to guess which team member nominated each song. This program was also broadcast on Wellington Access Radio with the suppo...

15/10/2023

Well listeners, tragically, Marian's vaguely ill feeling in her stomach turned out to be prescient 😥💚💔☘️

However, you can still listen to the show and enjoy some crowd-pleasing anthems!

Join us on Capital Irish this week as Marian works her way through some crowd singalong favourites in honour of the Rugby World cup. 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 We...

11/10/2023

Welcome back to NZ, Gráda! Make sure to grab your tickets as they're selling fast.

Just a week till Nic, Al and Tola arrive in NZ for our tour! Two shows are sold out already and four more very close to selling out. Looking forward to seeing old friends and playing music in Aotearoa again!

11/10/2023

Presented by Jim FrielJoin us this week to hear from Jim, freshly returned from his recent trip back to Ireland, where he shares his usual mix of news, history, and some great music. This program was also broadcast on Wellington Access Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air. Capital Irish has....

11/10/2023

Presented by Andy Linton.Join us this week where Andy shares the latest on the upcoming music and film events in Te Whanganui-a-Tara/ Wellington. Links for the show; https://www.britishfilmfestival.co.nz/ https://www.gradamusic.ie/ http://wellingtonfolkfestival.org.nz/ This program was also broadcas...

24/09/2023

Capital Irish episode for Sunday 24 September, with Anthony Gaffney.

This week on Capital Irish, Anthony Gaffney regales us with a thrilling tale of misplaced passports and looks forward to the rest of the Rugby World Cup. 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...

10/09/2023

Presented by Andrew Kerr On this week's show, Andrew shares some tracks following his recent trip back to the Emerald Isle where he managed to attend a number of live music events. Included in the show are tracks from artists, Phil Lynott, Gráda, The Dubliners & Jim McCann plus a few more recen...

10/09/2023

Just a few short weeks to go! Friends of Capital Irish, Gráda , are returning to New Zealand with a tour in October.

Get your tickets quick via https://www.gradamusic.ie/

GRÁDA RETURNING TO AOTEAROA IN OCTOBER 2023

With members from both Ireland and New Zealand, Gráda spent much of their time touring internationally, performing in over 1000 cities in 30 countries over the course of a decade. New Zealanders Gerry Paul & Andrew Laking and Irish musicians Nicola Joyce, Alan Doherty and Tola Custy make up the group’s current form. Previous highlights include concerts at the Sydney Opera House, Royal Glasgow Concert Hall, Ireland’s National Concert Hall and headline performances at multiple European and American folk festivals. Gráda’s most recent album Natural Angle was voted as one of the top folk albums in the USA by NPR / Folk Alley and the IMA music awards. Their previous album, Cloudy Day Navigation appeared multiple times in Irish Music's Top 10 charts. Gráda has received glowing reviews from Irish Music Magazine, Sing Out!, The Washington Post, The Irish Times, The Evening Herald (Ireland), the Event Guide (Dublin), and more.

In 2011, Gráda disbanded to work on individual projects. This saw the members involved in various ventures including musical groups The Whileaways, ALDOC, and T-Bone; solo albums; collaborations with composers such as Hans Zimmer & Pauline Scanlon; parts in RTE TV series, publishing books, composing/recording music for The Lord of The Rings Soundtrack, and directing and programming festivals such as CubaDupa, Lōemis & Verb Wellington.

QUOTES

"Gráda is to Irish music what Arcade Fire is to Indie - informal, prodigious and full of spirit” - The Washington Post.

"Ensemble playing with a vengeance" – The Irish Times

"If this talented quintet appears anywhere within 100 miles of you, hi' thee hence!" – Sing out Magazine

“Grada have received a raft of awards and reviews that have propelled them into the elite circle of Irish supergroups. They have taken Irish traditional music forward to a new level, effortlessly blending contemporary music styles, modern songs and other forms of ethnic music into their own natural style” – Womex

03/09/2023

A big fáilte from Capital Irish to Paul O'Hara, the new Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Ireland New Zealand. Marian Grealis sat down with Paul for a chat on this week's show. Listen via the link below. 🎧

Presented by Marian Grealis On this week's show, Marian has a chat with Paul O'Hara, the new Deputy Head of Misson at the Embassy of Ireland in New Zealand. This program was broadcast on Wellington Access Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air. Capital Irish has been making programs for the Ir...

30/07/2023

Presented by Marian Grealis In this week’s Capital Irish, we have an eclectic mix Marian discusses the FIFA women’s world cup, our propensity to be more attuned to things that affirm our negative expectations, and we listen to some Aslan songs in tribute to the late Christy Dignam. This program ...

27/07/2023

Presented by Andrew KerrJoin us as Andrew shares some songs with a Summer flavour, as he prepares for a trip back to Ireland. 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 Wellingto...

27/07/2023

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.

27/07/2023

Presented by Jim Friel This week on Capital Irish, Jim discusses the question of Irish neutrality, which has been making headlines back home in Ireland. We also look back at the Irish Rebellion of 1798 as Ireland commemorates 250 years since those events. This program was also broadcast on Wellingto...