Welcome to Strabane

Strabane (Srath Bán meaning "the white strand") is a town in the west of County Tyrone. The town straddles the border between Tyrone and Donegal with the town of Lifford, County Donegal, to the west. Strabane is the second-largest town in the county. It stands roughly half-way between Omagh and Derry and roughly half-way between Omagh and Letterkenny and has a population of 16,000 people.

The River Mourne flows through the centre of the town, and meets the River Finn to form the River Foyle.

Strabane News

Journalist's murder to be a factor in Derry and Strabane - The Irish News

Journalist's murder to be a factor in Derry and Strabane The Irish News

THE murder of journalist Lyra McKee is likely to loom large over the Derry City and Strabane District Council election. In unprecedented scenes after Ms McKee ...

Publish: Friday 26th April 1:32am

Rates hike: Derry and Strabane council criticised - BBC News

Rates hike: Derry and Strabane council criticised BBC News

Derry City and Strabane District Council has defended Northern Ireland's steepest hike in district rates. On 1 April, the council increased rates by 3.46%, the ...

Publish: Tuesday 23rd April 6:22am

Clock ticking for runners considering Strabane Lifford Half Marathon - Highland Radio

Clock ticking for runners considering Strabane Lifford Half Marathon Highland Radio

Runners considering entering the 2019 Strabane Lifford Half Marathon have until Easter Sunday to claim their place. The cross border event is one of the most ...

Publish: Thursday 18th April 1:19pm

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