Strabane Weekly News

Strabane Weekly News The full-colour Strabane Weekly News and Tyrone and Donegal Reporter circulates in a wide area of north Tyrone and east Donegal.

The paper not only has a strong presence in Strabane but is also strong in Lifford, Raphoe and St Johnston across the border. The main population centre is the district of Strabane, which is a busy shopping centre, attracting customers from both sides of the border. The main supermarkets in the town recognise that the Strabane Weekly News is an effective means for advertising and advertise regular

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03/03/2025

POLICE in Strabane have appealed for witnesses in relation to a case of dangerous driving in Strabane. Officers from the Sperrin Neighbourhood Team want to speak to the driver of a vehicle believed to have been involved in the incident around 4.40pm on Friday, February 14, at the junction of Orchard...

Documentary film offers a fascinating glimpse into Led Zeppelin
02/03/2025

Documentary film offers a fascinating glimpse into Led Zeppelin

LED Zeppelin make their first ever foray into the world of cinematic documentaries in this film from director Bernard MacMahon. It is the first time that the three surviving members of the seminal rock band have agreed to sanction such a project and the film is made with their full blessing and coop...

02/03/2025

POLICE in Strabane are investigating the theft of an E-Bike.

02/03/2025

DONEGAL County Council and PEACEPLUS Partnership Committee have officially launched the Donegal Co-designed Local Community PEACEPLUS Action Plan, with €7,635,396.00 in funding secured to deliver 32 peacebuilding projects over the next two years. The project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a program...

Tyrone 'in a tough situation' heading into Galway clash
02/03/2025

Tyrone 'in a tough situation' heading into Galway clash

by Francis Mooney TYRONE'S desperate fight to avoid relegation faces another major hurdle this weekend as they head west to tackle a formidable Galway side.

01/03/2025

LOCAL Sinn Féin councillor, Caroline Devine, has welcomed progress on a range of road safety issues in Victoria Bridge. The Derg-based representative has been lobbying the Department for Infrastructure (DFI) Roads Service on a number of matters following representations from the local communi...

Time to 'Celebrate Our Heritage' at Strabane St Patrick's Day parade
01/03/2025

Time to 'Celebrate Our Heritage' at Strabane St Patrick's Day parade

FINAL preparations are underway to make this year's St Patrick's Day parade in Strabane bigger and better than ever. The theme for this year's parade is 'Celebrating Our Heritage' and over the last few months local schools, clubs, community groups, bands and individuals have been working hard creati...

Public urged to join 'Raise Your Voice' campaign against gender-based violence
01/03/2025

Public urged to join 'Raise Your Voice' campaign against gender-based violence

COMMUNITY groups in the Derry City and Strabane area are being encouraged to get involved with the campaign to stamp out Violence Against Women and Girls through a series of free workshops delivered locally. The Raise Your Voice project will deliver eight workshops across the region open to women an...

28/02/2025

IN Spamount, just outside Castlederg, one local artist has been documenting the beauty of his surroundings with a paintbrush in hand. Barney Goan, a retired aerial erector, has turned his lifelong passion for painting into a cherished art form that resonates with the local community.

Strabane Drama Festival returns for 39th year
28/02/2025

Strabane Drama Festival returns for 39th year

THE 39th annual Strabane Drama Festival will take place next month in the Alley Theatre. Festival director, Ciara McCay, commented that the festival has secured nine top drama groups from near and far.

28/02/2025

DERRY City and Strabane District Council members say “not a single penny” of the promised £100 support payment for pensioners no longer eligible for winter fuel payment has been released by Stormont.

28/02/2025

LOCAL Slimming World consultants have paid tribute to Margaret Miles-Bramwell OBE, the founder of the weight loss organisation, who died on Sunday, February 2. They say Margaret's mission has been to change lives across Ireland and the UK, including within Strabane and surrounding areas.

IN this week’s 🗞️:A special pictorial feature on Much Ado Stage School’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ production which wowed a...
27/02/2025

IN this week’s 🗞️:

A special pictorial feature on Much Ado Stage School’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ production which wowed audiences at the Alley Theatre 📸

27/02/2025

IN this week's healthy eating column, Sharron McCormick, brings readers a fabulous alternative to bread - Parmesan Cloud Bread. "This delicious Parmesan cloud bread hits all the right notes," she said.

Man (45) due in court on drug offences
27/02/2025

Man (45) due in court on drug offences

A 42-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with a number of offences including possession of a class A, B and C controlled drug, cultivating cannabis, possession of a class A drug with intent to supply and fraud.

Mitchell Park upgrade plans given green light
27/02/2025

Mitchell Park upgrade plans given green light

REDEVELOPMENT plans at Mitchell Park Sports Field, Castlederg, have been approved by Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Planning Committee. At a special committee meeting on Wednesday, members approved the planning application by council, to provide a multi-sports, synthetic pitch with...

Nominations sought for Derry and Strabane Sports Awards
26/02/2025

Nominations sought for Derry and Strabane Sports Awards

DERRY City and Strabane District Council are seeking nominations from the public for the 2025 edition of the Derry Strabane Sports Awards. The annual celebration of amateur sport across the city and district will take place in the Guildhall on Thursday, June 5.

26/02/2025

DERRY City and Strabane District Council has advised of reduced capacity at a Strabane car park. Due to storm damage, essential repair work will be carried out at Upper Main Street Car Park throughout this week.

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A fireworks display this evening capped off Strabane’s Halloween festivities 🎆

Make sure to pick up a copy of this week’s edition for all the little P1 starters featured in our Class Action photo special. Schools featured include those in the Ardstraw, Aghyaran, Artigarvan, Bready, Castlederg, Clady, Cloughcor, Cranagh, Donemana, Glebe, Gortin, Killen, Newtownstewart, Plumbridge, Strabane, Sion Mills and Victoria Bridge areas.

Some of the little P1 starters featured in our Class Action photo special in this week’s edition- out on shop shelves now. Schools featured include those in the Ardstraw, Aghyaran, Artigarvan, Bready, Castlederg, Clady, Cloughcor, Cranagh, Donemana, Glebe, Gortin, Killen, Newtownstewart, Plumbridge, Strabane, Sion Mills and Victoria Bridge areas.

Pupils performing during the celebration event today to mark the official opening of Sion Mills Integrated Primary School. We’ll have full coverage of the momentous day in next week’s edition 📸

Family and friends of Castlederg schoolgirl, Arlene Arkinson, who was murdered 30 years ago, gathered this evening for a vigil in her memory. Her family unveiled a memorial plaque and let off balloons during the poignant event which was led by Parish Priest, Fr Paul Fraser. The song ‘Forever Young’ was also played.

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