Erris FM Podcasts

Rita Scott speaks to Tara Brady of Mac Conmara Heritage Consulting about The CILLÍNÍ project, an initiative by Mac Conmara Heritage Consulting and the Mayo County Council Heritage Office, funded by The Heritage Council. It focuses on documenting oral histories, local knowledge and traditions surrounding children's burial grounds across County Mayo.

Rita Scott talks to acclaimed Mayo singer/song writer Gerry Carney who is best known for his world wide hit 'Paddy', 'Mayo will Always be Home' and 'Aghamore (Ceart go Lore)'

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 ✍️📚 Check out his website www.tommcandrewwriter.com

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 13-6-26

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 This is a non fiction play based on the life of Frank Stagg (4 October 1941 – 12 February 1976) who was an Irish Republican militant, Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) volunteer and hunger striker from County Mayo, Ireland. He died in Wakefiel...

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. Born in Mayo and now known among the nomadic people of the Turkana Desert as the “Father of the Red Bull”, Fr Tony shares his remarkable journey of missionary work in Kenya

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

Navigating Twenties is your guide to thriving and surviving your twenties On this episode Zinhle interviews Caolann Shevlin about his fitness journey. If you want to start the new year with a healthier mindset then pick up some great tips and tricks in this episode

In 2003, George Murphy exploded onto the Irish music scene at just 17, after appearing on RTE's 'You're a Star' He went on to have a number one album and even joined the hugely successful High Kings for a couple of years. George joins Rita on The Erris Journal on Erris FM 90.8 ahead of his gig at Áras Inis Gluaire, Belmullet on February 20th 2026 Tickets available from reception, www.arasinisgluai...

Rita Scott interviews Anthony Kavanagh AKA Kavana (December 25) who was a pop star in the 90's best known for his top ten hit 'I Can Make You Feel Good' Kavana's dream of becoming a popstar had come true, he even won the coveted Smash Hits 'Best Male Artist' Award but after he was dropped by his record label his life took a dark turn into the world of addiction. Anthony has written a memoir called...

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The GSR Sports Show is a brand new show on Erris FM covering local, national and international sports presented by Sean Reilly and Gabriel McGinty and airs Fridays at 1pm Music removed due to copyright

Rita Scott interviews 80s icon Tiffany, they discuss her career, what she's up to these days and the excitement of finding out her music was in 'the upside down' in Stranger Things

Rita Scott speaks to Tara Brady of Mac Conmara Heritage Consulting who are working with Mayo County Council Heritage Office on 'The Creamery Years Oral History Project' They hope to collect audio recordings of memories from people in Mayo about the historical significance of creameries. It aims to document the creameries as important social and economic hubs of rural Irish life, capturing stories...

Casey Fitzgerald is a Para Powerlifter from County Meath who is taking the powerlifting world by storm. Tune in below to hear her inspirational story 👇👇 Casey is aiming for the L.A. Olympics and is currently looking for a sponsor, if interested you can find out more on her website https://www.caseyfitzgerald.ie/

Mind Maintenance presented by Dervilla Cullotty on Erris FM

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New show alert! 🚨 Navigating Twenties with Zinhle Mahlangu. Your guide to thriving (and surviving) your twenties

Check out Ritas interview with the lovely Chloe Winters Hear all about her musical journey so far and her brand new single with Irish Country legend Mick Flavin

On this week's 'Local Spotlight' on The Erris Journal, Rita spoke to Tommy and Kathleen Moran of The Duets