Mum praises pharmacist for saving her son’s life


A GARRISON mother is on a mission to raise awareness for Type 1 Diabetes and early symptoms after her son was saved by a trip to local pharmacist Siobhan McNulty. Michelle Duffy took her son Cameron (14) to Melvin’s Pharmacy to get passport photographs ahead of his school trip with St Michael’s College to Manchester. […]


Deadline set on the future of Garrison holiday centre


EXPRESSIONS of interest are sought for the long term development of the Lough Melvin Holiday Centre, Garrison. The centre has been at the heart of the community for decades.  It first opened its doors in the Fermanagh village in 1987. The future direction of the centre has now been brought to the fore as the […]


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Campaign to save St Mary’s continues to gain momentum


The campaign to save St Mary’s High School, Brollagh continues to gain momentum. A public meeting held in the Gillaroo Centre, Garrison last Thursday saw scores of locals turn out to lend their support to organisers, the parent council, which is opposing proposals to close St Mary’s as early as 31 August 2020.  Following the […]


Shortage of priests has impact on Easter Masses


THE IMPACT of the priest shortage crisis in the church is being felt across parishes up and down the country this Easter, with parishioners being asked to travel to nearby parishes for services.  This is the case in the Bundoran/Ballyshannon (Rock) and Belleek/Garrison, two parishes that have been working together since sweeping diocesan changes came […]


No objections to end of village phonebox


THE Community Group in Garrison have asked to adopt the telephone kiosk on the Main Street of the village.  In other areas throughout the North, phone boxes have been creatively transformed into libraries and flower planters to enhance the aesthetics of the village. However, the nearest alternative kiosk is at Doagh Road Junction Glennasheevar Road, […]


‘I discussed paedophilia with Michael’says local doctor


A FERMANAGH doctor who claims he discussed paedophilia with Michael Jackson on one or two occasions has said he believes his music should still be played.  The recent ‘Leaving Neverland’ documentary on Channel 4 focused on two men who allege they were sexually abused as children by the famous singer Michael Jackson resulting in backlash […]


New judge likes nothing more than time spent back home


GARRISON native, Steven Keown has recently been appointed as a District Judge. Mr Keown was sworn into office on 19 December 2018 before Sir Declan Morgan, the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland. Speaking to the Hearld Mr Keown said he was ‘absolutely honoured’ by the appointment. “After a lengthy and rigorous application process, I […]