Strabane Weekly News

10/01/2026

Match postponed.

SATURDAY will mark another historic moment in the town’s sporting annals when Strabane Athletic take to the pitch against Northern Ireland Football League (NIFL) Premiership side Glentoran in the Fifth Round of the Clearer Water Irish Cup. Mo Mahon's men, who currently play in the Playr-Fit Pr...

08/01/2026

Dancing the afternoon away at St Pat’s Hall

ST Pat's Hall in Strabane was a hive of festive cheer, dance and song as the Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council hosted the Mayor's Christmas Tea Dance.

08/01/2026

THE recent snow brought plenty of smiles and fun across the district.

We asked readers to send us on their snowy snaps 📸

Check out this week’s edition to see if yours featured 🗞️

08/01/2026

📣 Bin Collection Update 🗑️

We are continuing to work to maintain our household bin collection services.

Our crews are out and working to collect any bins that have been missed.

We are asking residents in affected areas to please leave their bins out for collection.

We will endeavour to revisit all missed areas over the coming days as soon as it is safe to do so.

We are hopeful that all areas will be accessible by the end of the week, and we have arrangements in place for additional refuse services at the weekend to ensure we catch up on all missed collections.

Thank you once again for your patience and understanding as we prioritise the safety of our teams.

07/01/2026

Kerry not unstoppable, stresses Kennedy

BRIAN Kennedy believes a number of counties are capable of halting Kerry’s march to a second successive All-Ireland title in 2026. The Kingdom stormed to Sam Maguire Cup triumph this year, disposing of four Ulster teams as they charged through the knock-out phase.

07/01/2026

Strabane Academy hosts annual Christmas Community Party

STRABANE Academy's King’s Trust pupils hosted a wonderful Christmas celebration prior to the festive break welcoming guests from Knockavoe School, Glenside Adult Training Centre and New Horizons Partnership. A school spokesperson said: "The morning was filled with joy and entertainment fr...

07/01/2026

Annual Toy and Gift Appeal a huge success

STRABANE Enterpise Agency, together with tenants of the Orchard Road Industrial Estate, partnered once again this year to help bring a little festive joy. The Toy/Gift Appeal which was launched last month was arranged to help local families in need at this difficult time of the year.

07/01/2026

Update from council:

We are pleased to advise that our Cemeteries are open to the public. Thanks for your continued cooperation. With regards to the City Cemetery please note we have a number of funerals taking place today & there is limited parking so can visitors please be mindful of this and be respectful of the funeral mourners. Thank you.

07/01/2026

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06/01/2026

🚨 We are continuing to experience significant pressures across our acute hospital sites.

🏥 Altnagelvin Hospital
117 waiting in ED
65 awaiting admission

🏥 South West Acute Hospital
84 waiting in ED
36 awaiting admission

📲 If your condition is urgent rather than an emergency, we encourage you to seek the assistance of your Out Hours GP, Community Pharmacy or call the Phone First service from 8am – midnight where experienced healthcare professionals will advise you on the best route and location for treatment. The Phone First number is 0300 020 6000.

🚨 The volume of patients in our Emergency Department makes it very challenging for space. Please attend alone where possible.

🚑 If you have a medical or mental health emergency, then you should always call 999 or proceed immediately to your nearest Emergency Department.

05/01/2026

Tyrone bucks a trend at Summer Camps

TYRONE has bucked the trend by maintaining a high level of participation in GAA Summer Camps, despite a drop in camp attendances nationally. The appetite for camps in Tyrone has not diminished, with the programme attracting 4,623 children in 2025.

05/01/2026

Councillors urged to promote safety messaging following fatal house fires

A FORMER firefighter, now serving as a councillor on Derry City and Strabane District Council, has urged homeowners to prioritise home fire safety following four fatal house fires in one week in Northern Ireland.