Wednesdays 6:00PM to 9:00PM
Laura Travis
Since 1982 The Celtic Realm's host Laura Travis has been determined to bring the best of the tradition and its innovations to the airwaves in the only 3 hour long show of its type in New England. Classic recordings from labels like Mulligan, Tara, Claddagh, Iona, Temple, Ossian, Green Linnet and Shanachie are always part of the mix, but you'll also hear some of Ireland's great songwriters and interpreters alongside traditional singers and the local practitioners. Listings every Wednesday at 7:30pm detail all the noteworthy events in the vicinity including calls and sessions. www.wriu.org
The Irish Hours
1540 AM- WADK
Saturdays 12 Noon to 2:00PM
Rick Kelly
Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd.
Newport, Rhode Island 02840
On WADK since the 1980's,The Irish Hours is on every Saturday from 12:00 to 2:00PM on 1540AM. Host, Rick Kelly, plays a mix of traditional and contemporary Irish or Irish influenced music every Saturday. The show features a rich variety of music, interviews, recitations, live broadcasts, news of Irish interest, and more. It is one of the longest running commercial Irish radio shows in New England.
A Celtic Sojourn
89.7 FM - WGBH
Brian O'Donovan
Saturdays 3PM to 6PM
Native Irishman Brian O'Donovan hosts this weekly exploration of traditional and contemporary music from the Celtic countries and England. www.wgbh.org