FINTONA Pearses, managed by Derrygonnelly’s Martin Greene, are now preparing for a crunch clash against Monaghan’s Blackhill in the Ulster Junior Club Championship Semi-Final in two weeks’ time. It’s been a successful season for Derrygonnelly duo Greene and Kevin Cassidy in their first year in charge, after they guided the Pearses to the Tyrone Junior Championship […]
Police appeal following two burglaries
The incidents took place in Fintona and Fivemiletown yesterday.
£350k drugs seized following Fintona search
Two men, aged 29 and 25, arrested were released on police bail to allow for further police enquiries.
Fintona’s Florence geared for TV show Glór Tíre
THE memory of her late husband has inspired Fintona’s Florence Given as she aims for Glór Tíre glory. The latest series of the TG4 talent show is currently ongoing, with Fermanagh’s Billy Mac y also competing for the coveted title. The Fintona singer’s family is steeped in Country music and she is keen to put […]
Pogba supports man who lost limb in accident
MANCHESTER United’s Paul Pogba has taken to Twitter to tell a Fintona man who recently lost a lower limb in an accident “Be strong. We all need you”. When Richard Clarke lost a lower limb following a work-related accident his family contacted Manchester United asking for a message of support. The club’s star midfielder, Pogba, […]
Masked raider targets ATM van in broad daylight
A MAN wearing a Halloween mask and brandishing a suspected firearm robbed a cash-in-transit van on Saturday in broad daylight. A car linked to the robbery was left on fire a couple of miles from Trillick. The incident happened just before 1pm near the Supervalu store in Fintona which faces on to one of the […]
Muck truck tribute to comic ‘legend’
SO dreams really do come true! Comedian Mark McCarney is on cloud nine after Enniskillen’s famous Muck Truck takeaway van has announced the introduction of their tribute to him – ‘The Mucky McCarney.’ Last week, the Herald reported that one of the Fintona’s mans dreams is to have a burger from the Muck Truck named […]
Calls for vigilance after another ATM raid
FERMANAGH businesses should be on high alert after three ATM machines in neighbouring counties were targeted by thieves using a digger in the past month. Police are currently investigating after an attempted ATM theft in Omagh during the early hours of Sunday morning, January 6th. Thieves used a piece of plant machinery in a bid […]
Irvinestown in dark over Necarne future
News a similar equestirian centre at Ecclesville, Fintona, is the subject of a consulation meeting has caused concern locally.