John Lowry

I first got involved with WFM as a RSL (Restricted Service Licence) 28 day broadcast after I heard the Irish tones of Irene Laurance. She was one of the other presenters doing her show. Irene was asked if she fancied doing an Irish Show, as at the time she was hosting a classical show with Dave Dale on a Sunday. I was invited to a meeting with Irene Laurance, Jason Kenyon and Christine Brennan at WFM and shortly after this The Irish Connection was born.

I have always been into radio one way or the another. I first started in hospital radio, at TOC-H in Longsight, going around the wards getting requests for the patients as some people in hospital don't get too many visitors, so it was good to see someone coming in for a chat and playing a request to cheer them up. I have been invloved in quite a few RSL radio stations over the years and now here at WFM. I think WFM is a great way to learn Media Studies, do interviews with interesting people and give something back to the community.

Where do you live in Manchester?
Stretford

Where do you go when you want to get out of town?
Hayfield, past Stockport

What is you earliest Wythenshawe memory?
The friendly people offering cups of tea.

How do you get around town?
Public Transport or on my push bike (to keep fit).

Who would your dream interview and what would you ask them?
Michael Jackson. If he had a choice, would he go into music so early?

What has being a part of WFM meant to you?
It's a great way to talk to people on a one to one basis, meet them and get their views on life.

John Lowry presents The Irish Connection.