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 […]

Sports project welcome boost for Garrison area


THE Garrision area is to get a much needed shot in the arm with news that Devenish GAA club is planning to build a major new development which will provide a number of new amenities for local people. The plans were revealed at the club’s centenary dinner dance at the Mill Park Hotel in Donegal […]