The Erris Journal - Ben Bowman

The Erris Journal - Val Troy

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

The Erris Journal - Ben Bowman

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

The Erris Journal - Niall Dunleavy 'Your Honesty Box Ireland'

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.

The Erris Journal - Orla Bakeberg

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

The Erris Journal - Brian MacSuibhne

Brían MacSuibhne joins Rita Scot to talk about his play 'We Have Him Back' which is coming to Áras Inis Gluaire, Belmullet [https://www.facebook.com/ArasInisGluaire?__cft__[0]=AZZENBz8s2Xl9fEZyAqCoy9wiOHvfyZONyXih1Tzxh-wKUTClM-c3qfUvuwORv-Db7KEDElKWjMtwQeW3XyjU1S5Vp5-6vqtB5dKPaaaZwuGR-7RlP3TqHdkU-RGE8iSOpDgJWBmOGPSY1FASLhF9UriAZRPFg0RFdX4DB7exLvetBtdVpfzHy-73MTnJqxKc7HvfpiOglF3HAh8lI2yNISG&__tn__=-]K*F] 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 Wakefield Prison in England in 1976 after 62 days on hunger strike, marking a significant, often overlooked event in the history of the Irish conflict George Stagg Voice Clip Credit: TG4 Documentary Series 'Finne' Episode 4