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.

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

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

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

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.arasinisgluaire.ie or phone: 097 81079

Video credit: RTE Television 📺

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 Popscars detailing his rise and fall from fame and all that came after. Anthony hopes that his story will help others!!!

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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 of the people who worked there and the communities around them. The project seeks participants who can share their recollections of the creamery era.

If you are interested in sharing your memories with them please contact tara.macconmaraheritage@gmail.com

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/

This week she spoke to Gemma O'Connor, live stranding coordinator at the Mayo branch of The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group. Tune in to learn about the organisation and how you can help!

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

This week she featured Nessa the proud owner of Buttys Kitchens

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

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.

This show is brought to you by McAndrews Drapers Belmullet

This week Rita featured Louis Cronin from The Erris Log Company

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.

This programme is brought to you by Mc Andrews Drapers Belmullet

Tune in to hear how the Great Yellow Bumblebee Project Began, what you can do to protect them and also all the information you need for this weekends BioBlitz

This weeks Local Spotlight features Michael Conroy Motors Belmullet.

Hear all about how Michael turned his passion into his profession.

In this podcast Rita is joined by Beata of Beahatha Yoga who discusses all the wonderful therapies she has to offer and also speaks about her own wellness journey

In this podcast Rita interviews Maureen Gannon about her business Maureens Health Academy

The Living Well Programme is coming to Bangor Erris on May 20th and is a 6 week programme for people living with a long term illness. They will teach you how to self manage your health and give you the skills and confidence to live well with your long term health condition.

The programme is FREE but you have to register for your place and can do so by contacting Fiona on +353877185615

Karina's panel for the programme is Yvonne Byrne and Celia Ui Dhomhnaill where they discuss all things March including St Patricks Day and International Women's Day

🔥 Guest: Brian Bakeberg – CEO of An Even Better Place to Work + Chair of Erris Chamber of Commerce

Sina Theil is a German born, Irish based multi-instrumentalist, winner of several Irish and international music awards, singer-songwriter, social media influencer, psychologist, Health & Wellness contributor to Irish Runner Magazine, yoga and fitness enthusiast, Laughter Yoga Leader, motivational speaker and TV and radio presenter.

Sina is this week's guest on Live and Acoustic with Bridget

On this episode, Karina's special guests are Mary Kate Fallon and Sarah Turner Paradise. The ladies look back at February and discuss Saint Bridget's Day, Bridget Jones Diary and Valentines Day 💜❤️

The theme of her work is self-awareness and self-development that is supportive of and accessible to all members of society. She challenges cultural constructs that keep us disempowered and explores how we can develop agency in an increasingly complex set of circumstances.

In the early 1980s, she studied physical and social anthropology at University College, London. She did fieldwork in ethnobiology, looking at the use of indigenous natural resources in traditional healing practices. She has applied an anthropological approach to the study of a variety of healing modalities over the past 25 years.

Through her training and practice, Jenny has a uniquely insightful perspective on how people manage themselves in relation to the world around them. She demystifies esoteric language and brings the magic of the unknown into every-day life.

We catch up on the Lauren Padden RIP fundraiser for North West STOP-Suicide Prevention- 0818 444 000 NW STOP provide a free confidential counselling service in Erris, where you can safely talk about loss, stress, confusion, feeling alone, conflicts and other pain in your life. If you find that you are self-harming, suicidal and feeling hopeless, NW STOP can help you by calling the counselling service on 0818 444 000, where their counselling coordinator will organise the best available counsellor to help you.