Erris FM Podcasts

Rita Scott interviews Declan Howley the manager of Foxford & District Alzheimers Trust County Mayo

Rita speaks to Erris man and champion blind Golfer Eddie Maguire. Eddie lost his sight over two decades ago and golf gave him a new lease of life. He is also an author and songwriter with his music recorded by artists such as Mick Flavin, Mike Denver, Margo and Philomena Begley.

Eddie has lived a full life and hopes his story will give hope and positivity to others living with disabilities

Local Spotlight is a segment on The Erris Journal where Rita Scott shines a light on local buisness', organisations, groups and clubs.

This week she featured Nessa the proud owner of Buttys Kitchens

Local Spotlight is a segment on The Erris Journal where Rita Scott shines a light on local buisness', organisations, groups and clubs.

This week's special guest was Christina Reilly (The PIlates Community) who teaches Pilates at Aras Inis Gluaire Belmullet and Glenamoy

Rita Scott interviews Mayo based singer/songwriter Dennis McCalmont. Dennis is an amazing songwriter and we are treated to some live studio performances on the show

Dervilia Cullotty talks to Andy Lewis.

Andy has just retired from his position at the Céide Fields where he worked as a geologist and tour guide. Andy is also a volunteer with the Hospice shop in Belmullet.

What is it like when you're of retirement age and feel like a 20-year-old?

It says on a piece of paper that Andy must retire now.

It is a human experience that many people of ‘a certain age’ can relate to, we are living longer with better health outcomes than the generations before us.

Andy and I explore the topic from his perspective and discuss his plans.

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Rita Scott interviews Clodagh Fleming the lady behind Ballina Walking Tours

Each week, Local Spotlight on The Erris Journal shines a light on local businesses, organisations, groups and clubs.

This week Rita featured Louis Cronin from The Erris Log Company

On this episode of Mind Maintenance Dervilla Cullotty talks to Anthony Brogan, a member of the voluntary steering committee set up to highlight and create an awareness of the Táin Bó Fliodhaise – The Cattle Raid of Mayo.

They have organised festivals, an art exhibition and created links with the community of Argyll in Scotland where the story was written by Medieval scribes in the Glenmasan Manuscript. They published the hardback book The History and Heritage of The Táin Bó Fliodhaise in 2018.

On Saturday 19th July 2025 they celebrated the official launch of the ‘Táin Bó Fliodhaise – Cattle Raid of Mayo’ Heritage Trail and Guidebook at Enniscoe House, Castlehill, Crossmolina.

Táin Bó Fliodhaise – The Cattle Raid of Mayo, an adventurous Celtic mythology saga, is a prequel to the great Irish saga Táin Bó Cuailnge. It describes how a cattle raid brought Queen Meadhbh and her army from Ráth Chruacháin in County Roscommon on a journey through Mayo, to reach their final destination at Rath Muireagáin near Glencastle in Erris. The purpose of the raid was to steal away the prized Maol or hummel cow, which was reputed to supply enough milk daily for three hundred men, their wives and children, as well as the herds and wealth of the resident Gamhanraidh.

The Heritage trail consists of 14 site specific information signs located at key sites in Mayo. The launch includes the unveiling of one of the information signs in the beautiful grounds of Enniscoe estate, giving you an opportunity to see the resident maol cattle herd, followed by refreshments in Enniscoe House - the last Great House of North Mayo.

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Tune into The Erris Journal where Rita Scott is joined by David Tyrell Manager of The Western Strands Hotel Belmullet, Chantelle Padden and Pete McArthur. They discuss 'Tuesday Sessions' which takes place every Tuesday night from 8/9pm in the hotel.