Radio Highlights: Tonie Walsh recounts his activism and DJing journey on RTÉ Gold

Plus: Galway and Armagh battle for Sam Maguire on R na G; HAVVK and The Murder Capital in live action on 2FM's The Alternative
Radio Highlights: Tonie Walsh recounts his activism and DJing journey on RTÉ Gold

Tonie Walsh: Legendary gay-rights activist looks back on spinning vinyl at the Hirschfield Centre; Sunday, 6pm; RTÉ Gold

SATURDAY 

Opera Night, LyricFM, 7pm: Celebrating the centenary of pianist and composer Ferricio Busoni.

SUNDAY 

Spórt an Lae, R na G, 1.50pm: Commentary as Gaeilge, as Galway and Armagh battle it out for the Sam Maguire Cup in the All-Ireland Senior Football Final.

It's Only Rock 'n' Roll, But Sure Look..., RTÉ Gold, 6pm: Trailblazing DJ and LGBT*-rights activist Tonie Walsh joins producer Eric Moore to look back over his story — including spinning discs at Dublin's Hirschfield Centre.

MONDAY 

The Full Score, LyricFM, 1pm: The Trio con Brio, Copenhagen, turns into a quartet with the addition of viola, for a concert based around Johannes Brahm's piano quartet.

Camchuairt an Chonsairtín, R na G, 1.30pm: Recorded live at Ennis' Consairtín festival in April, a concert by Martina, Brian, Keith and Conor O’Loughlin, and Pádraic O’Reilly.

The Antix, RTÉ Jr, 11.30pm: Maggie is six years old and has a musical ant-farm on her bedroom shelf. When she has a question on her mind, she watches the worlds of the ants using her imagination.

TUESDAY 

The Full Score, LyricFM, 1pm: Violinist Daniel Lozakovich joins the RAI National Symphony Orchestra and conductor Kazuki Yamada for a performance of Saint-Saëns' Violin Concerto No 3 in B minor.

Na Fonnadóirí, R na G, 1.30pm: Music show presented by Ciarán Ó Fátharta, showcasing famous sean nós singers, including the late Caitlín Maude.

Out & Proud, RTÉ 1, 10pm: Older members of Ireland's LGBTQIA+ community share their feelings on the changes of recent years, and seeing a younger generation flourish in a fairer society.

WEDNESDAY 

Classic Drive, LyricFM, 4pm: A nation holds its breath, as legendary sportscaster George Hamilton fills in for Lorcan Murray.

The Alternative, 2FM, 11pm: Dublin grunge revivalists HAVVK perform their debut Studio 8 session, after years of late-night play on Dan Hegarty's watch.

THURSDAY 

Cereal: Park Life, RTÉ Jr, 7pm: Kids' radio drama. Aoife and Katie get dragged into park feuds and end up on the outs with each other. Meanwhile, The Cloak issues a warning — close Unity Park.

Cuan an Cheoil, R na G, 7.30pm: Liam Ó Maonlaí is joined by Rónán Ó Snodaigh and Myles O'Reilly for music and conversation.

The Alternative, RTÉ 2FM, 11pm: Post-punks The Murder Capital, live from Vicar Street at March's RTÉ Choice Music Prize ceremony.

FRIDAY 

Lyric Live, LyricFM, 7pm: The RTÉ Concert Orchestra has invited two extraordinary singers, Celine Byrne and Noah Stewart, to mark Puccini's centenary at the NCH, Dublin.

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