Erris native Tom McAndrew joins Rita Scott on The Erris Journal to talk about his new cosy crime mystery, 'Doocey Half-Sees Whodunnit', which tells the story of an unusual detective determined not to let failing eyesight stop him solving his first big case ✍️📚

Val Troy joins Rita Scott on The Erris Journal ahead of this weekends Focail Chosta Literary Festival.

Val was an accountant but took a major pivot in her career by joining the world of comedy in her late 40s. Val joins Ruth O'Leary and Faith Hogan for a conversation about their literary experiences Saturday night 8pm at Aras Inis Gluaire Belmullet

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Ben Bowman the star of the theatre production 'Michael starring Ben' joins Rita Scott on The Erris Journal ahead of his show at the TF Royal Castlebar on September 12th 2026

Rita Scott chats with Niall Dunleavy, creator of 'Your Honesty Box', about his fantastic project mapping honesty boxes right across Ireland 🇮🇪

From roadside veg stalls to stalls selling baked goods, Niall’s work is helping people discover and support local producers in a really unique way.

Rita Scott speaks to Network Ireland Mayo President Orla Bakeberg.

Orla co-founded the employee engagement company 'An Even Better Place to Work' with her husband, she is also a poet and photographer. Born in Ireland, Orla moved to South Aftrica many years ago

Brían MacSuibhne joins Rita Scot to talk about his play 'We Have Him Back' which is coming to Áras Inis Gluaire, Belmullet 15th & 16th of May 2026

George Stagg Voice Clip Credit: TG4 Documentary Series 'Finne' Episode 4

Bella interviews Christina Reilly a pilates instructor from Belmullet. They talk about setting up a service business and the benefits of pilates

Irish Times Bestseller Ruth O'Leary joins Rita Scott on The Erris Journal to talk about her new book 'Last Week of Him' which is set in Belmullet and Ruth will be launching the book at Áras Inis Gluaire, Belmullet on March 14th at 7pm. All welcome

Tom McAndrew sits down with Father Tony Barrett of Mount Jubilee Geesala.

In this episode, Bella chats with Belmullet based Content Creator Shannon Conway