The Erris Journal

  IMAGE: ISPCA Parrot Rescue Ireland  are based in Sligo and they have taken on the care of a number of exotic birds who were recently rescued from 'a hoarding situation' in the Midlands. In total, 121 birds of various species including parrots, budgies, quail, parakeets, finches, cockateils and domestic hens were found in what the ISPCA has described as 'deplorable conditions'. When a member of the public reported their concerns to the ISPCA, a multi-agency operation was organised including, the gardai, the HSE and the National Parks and Wildlife Service. ISPCA Inspector Lyndsey Delaney detailed the horrific conditions to  The Journal  where she described how there was a build up of faeces, fly infestation, rotton food and the bird cages had cobwebs on them making it clear how neglected these birds were. They found birds who were already deceased and others who had beak damage, broken wings and severe feather loss. The premises had an absolutely appalling smell resulti

Eddie Maguire was born in Blacksod and then moved to Aughleam as a young boy. Although Eddie now lives in Navan with his wife Joan who hails from there, a part of his heart will always be in Erris. Over two decades ago while working as a secondary school teacher, a freak accident left Eddie almost completely blind. Following medical regeneration he is now visually impaired meaning he now has around 6% sight. Eddie was only 57 at the time of the accident and had a sporting career in both football and athletics. Having always been an active person, loosing his sight left Eddie completely devastated. After a couple of hard years he did some soul searching and decided he was not going to let his disability define him. So with the help of his loving family, Eddie began to rebuild his life. Picture Credit: The Meath Chronicle Eddie recalled he had an interest in golf while living in the US as a young man. He payed a visit to the South Meath Golf Club in Trim and his love of the game was awok

  Last Thursday at Aras Inis Gluaire Belmullet, they screened director and screen writer Sofia Coppola's biographical movie, 'Priscilla'. The movie tells the tale of Priscilla Beaulieu, who through loving Elvis Presley had everything and nothing all at the same time. A tale of isolation, lonliness and the dark side of what seemed to be a fairytale. The lead roles were played by Cailee Spaeny (Priscilla) and Jacob Elordi (Elvis). I thought Spaeny did a fantastic job at portraying Priscilla's innocence when she first met Elvis and Elordi also impressed as a much darker Elvis to what viewers are used to seeing. The movie itself is based on Priscilla's memoir 'Elvis and Me'. This is her story of what life was like with the King of Rock'n'Roll and it does not portray him in a good light. Spoiled, misogynistic, psychologically abusive and deviant are words that come to mind when you ask me to describe the man I seen on screen. Priscilla did everything to t

  The experts say that emotional storytelling is a powerful way to connect with your audience and this documentary certainly succeeded in doing so. 'A Proper Pint' draws on so many emotions such as nostalgia as you listen to tales of years gone by, a sense of pride for the breathtaking and picturesque part of North Mayo where we are so lucky to call home, fascination at all the interesting facts that you learn about the area that you may not have known and of course an abundance of happy and sad memories of the times the McDonnell family have touched each and every one of our lives, be it a celebration in the bar or helping families with their loved ones journey home. This documentary is special and it even has a cameo by a very recognisable feline friend 😸😸😸 Even if you are not from Erris, this documentary tells its story in such a way that you will feel that you have already been welcomed into the pub, heard a song on the Irish pipes and had a nice chat with the locals!! T

The audience for movie night at Aras Inis Gluaire is growing by the week. This week's screening was Ticket to Paradise starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts. Now, I'm not the type to go 'Swooney over Clooney,' in fact, I don't really rate him at all, which is why I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this film. Clooney and Roberts play divorced couple David and Georgia, college sweethearts who got married way too early in their relationship and soon found out that there is a fine line between love and mistake. They had a daughter together who has had to spend her life as a referee between the ex-couple who irritate the hell out of each other. Now their daughter, Lily (Kaitlyn Dever) is about to make the same mistake they did by getting married to someone she has just met while on holiday on an island in Bali. Now the ex-couple must join forces to travel to Bali and sabotage their daughters wedding. This movie is reminiscent of a 90's rom-com set

If you have ever set sail from Blacksod Pier to explore the Inishkea Islands and Achill Island or if you have went on a sea angling adventure to Black Rock, then you most likely sailed with Captains Mattie and Josephine of Geraghty's Boat Charters, a family run business who are well known all along the Wild Atlantic Way. But now, after 31 years at the helm, the couple have decided to pass the torch to their successor, their son Jason, who along with his partner Katherine and daughters Maisie and Kitty, are set to lead Geraghty Boat Charters into the next chapter. Conveying sincere appreciation, Mattie and Josephine extend thanks to everyone who has been part of their remarkable journey. “We wish to thank each and everyone who supported us, sailed with us, helped us, and skippered for us during the last 30 years. The community's support and the memories created will always be remembered in Geraghty Charters history.”               Locals celebrate the launch of Geraghty's Bo