Radio Highlights: 2FM's The Alternative looks at Irish debut albums in 2024

Dan Hegarty looks at this year's Irish debut albums, including Sprints, NewDad (pictured), Conchur White, and Sick Love.
Radio Highlights: 2FM's The Alternative looks at Irish debut albums in 2024

NewDad: among the artists whose debut albums are spotlighted on The Alternative; Monday, 11pm; 2FM

SATURDAY 

Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta, R na G, 11am: All the action live from the national Gaeltacht football tournament in Cill na Martra, Co. Cork, all weekend — finals on Monday from 10am.

Opera Night, LyricFM, 7pm: Verdi's La Traviata, led by soprano Maria Callas.

SUNDAY 

The Lyric Feature, LyricFM, 6pm: Remembering the sculptor Imogen Stuart and the poet Michael Coady, who died in March this year.

MONDAY 

The Alternative, 2FM, 11pm: As 2024 reaches its halfway point, Dan Hegarty looks at this year's Irish debut albums, including Sprints, NewDad, Conchur White, and Sick Love.

TUESDAY 

The Full Score, LyricFM, 1pm: Live from the Schleswig-Holstein Festival in Haseldorf, Germany, as the Maiskys come together to perform works by Bach, Schubert, and Brahms.

Macalla Nimmo, R na G, 2.05pm: A three-part documentary about the work of Scottish engineer Alexander Nimmo, whose work remains to be seen on Ireland's infrastructure, from bridges to roads and piers.

Arena, RTÉ 1, 7pm: Leading Australian writer Richard Flanagan discusses his new memoir Question 7; Daniel Medin talks about the writer Franz Kafka and his legacy to mark the 100th anniversary of his death.

Someone Like Me, RTÉ Jr, 7pm: Lara hails from Clonakilty, is dyslexic, and wants to be a teacher when she grows up, so she can help others in the same position — she meets Galway SNA Áine, and they discuss their shared experiences.

The Alternative, 2FM, 11pm: Dublin grunge revivalists HAVVK make their Studio 8 session debut, with live tunes and a Dan Hegarty interview.

WEDNESDAY 

Arena, RTÉ 1, 7pm: Choreographer Catherine Young on her new dance show 'Ciseach' which is at the Backstage Theatre, Longford, and the Project Arts Centre, Dublin, this month.

THURSDAY 

Arena, RTÉ 1, 7pm: Richard Aldous reviews Kevin Barry's new novel, The Heart in Winter, about a love affair in 1890s Montana.

Nero's Class, RTÉ Jr, 7pm: Professor Nero obtains a malfunctioning mobile phone under dubious circumstances, but soon finds himself bored of the rings … leading to an epic quest, a series of frightening encounters, and one gorgeous jumper.

FRIDAY 

Arena, RTÉ 1, 7pm: Musician and composer Steve Wickham and playwright Deirdre Kinahan preview their new theatre production, Tempesta, which will premiere at Cork Midsummer Festival this month.

Lyric Live, LyricFM, 7pm: Live from the National Concert Hall, as Leonard Slatkin conducts the National Symphony Orchestra with pianist Wayne Marshall.

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