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Events, held throughout the year, are another opportunity to experience the warmth of the people as well as the richness and vibrancy of our heritage and culture.Our local fairs and festivals are often found to be places where strangers leave as friends.
The Latest Events from Strabane.
An Chéad Satharn De Gach Mí - First Saturday of Each Month
Déan teagmháil le Seán - Contact Seán on 00 4479 1266 2796 / sean_mor@hotmail.com/ www.clubleabhar.com
Déan traidisiún saibhir labhartha na Gaeilge a bhlaiseadh i gcomhluadar cainteoirí áitiúla Gaeilge agus iad ag déanamh plé ar leabhair roghnaithe- Sample a rich oral tradition as local Irish Language speakers meet to discuss chosen titles.
Events are held all year round, generally on the last Thursday of each month.
Last Saturday of Each Month
For further information contact Strabane Farmers Forum on 028 7188 0680
An opportunity to sample locally produced foods and crafts at an event which continues to add flavour and excitement to the town of Strabane.
April 2010- December 2010
For further information contact Pauline O' Neill on 028 7188 4760
A touring exhibition which aims to raise awareness and improve understanding of the Plantation while also dispelling some of the myths.
Saturday 4th- Sunday 5th September 2010
For further information contact the Loughs Agency on 028 7134 2100
Saturday 5th September 2010
For further information contact Helen on 028 8166 2070
Saturday 11th September 2010
For further information contact the North West Terrier & Lurcher Club on 028 7138 3688
Grand Final for Showing and Racing, for Lurchers , Terriers & Whippets.
Saturday 11th September 2010
For further information contact 028 9054 3022
Wonder What's Inside? A former National School constructed in 1860
Saturday 11th September 2010
For further information contact the National Trust on 028 8674 8210
Wonder What's Inside? A treasure trove of ink, galleys and presses hidden behind an 18th-century shop front in the heart of Strabane.
Saturday 11th September 2010
For further information contact 028 9054 3022
Wonder What's Inside? St patrick's Church is made up of a simple nave, chancel and sqaure western tower.Built in 1784 on the site of St.Patrick's original foundations.
Saturday 11th - Sunday 12th September 2010
For further information contact 028 7138 4444
Wonder What's Inside? Take a step back in time and enter the world of the "White House". Guided tours give an insight into the history behind our rich Ulster-American connections and how the fate of the 28th Presidency of the United States was to lie in the hands of local man James Wilson.
Saturday 11th - Sunday 12th September 2010
For further information contact 028 9054 3022
Wonder What's Inside? Newtownstewart provides the setting for the majestic ruins of the Gaelic stronghold of The O' Neills.
Saturday 11th - Sunday 12th September 2010
For further information contact 028 9054 3022
Wonder What's Inside? A Bringing History Alive Event.
Saturday 25th September 2010
Round 8 - 2010 Northern Ireland Rally Championship
Saturday 25th September 2010
For further information contact the Alley Box Office on 028 7138 4444
Cahoots NI pay a preshow visit to Strabane to promote its forthcoming performance at the Alley Theatre in October. Expect fun and games!
Sunday 3rd October 2010
For further information contact Martin Bradley on 028 7138 2204 or E-Mail: mbradley@strabanedc.com
An 11km walk along part of the Ulster Way focussing on the local landscape and ecology.
Sunday 3rd October 2010
For further information contact Elaine on 028 8674 7700 or E-Mail: marketing@sperrinstourism.com
10km/ 6miles road and mountain circular trail. Interpretation will be provided on the local ecology and heritage sites.
Thursday 21st October - Saturday 23rd October 2010
Traditional Music and Bluegrass weekend.
For further information contact the Alley Theatre Box Office on 028 7138 4444
Saturday 21st October 2010
For further information contact Jean Smyth on 028 7138 2204
Aged 8 - 18 ? Register for an intensive 1 day course with Irish Trad band, The Border Collies
Monday 25th October - Sunday 31st October 2010
For further information contact Barrontop Fun Farm on 028 7139 8649
Family fun and spooky goins on down at the farm. Enjoy silly spells with the resident Wizard, or venture down the tunnel of terror if you dare.
Friday 29th October 2010
For further information contact Jean Smyth on 028 7138 2204
Halloween Arts and Craft Workshops
Saturday 30th Octoer 2010
For further information contact Jean Smyth on 028 7138 4444
Animated storytelling, fun and games at Strabane Library.
Saturday 6th November
For further information contact the Alley Theatre Box Office on 028 7138 4444
Tim McGarry from BBC's Give My Head Peace turns his satrical eye on history for his first solo stand up show at the Alley.
Monday 22nd November - Friday 17th December 2010
For further information contact the Alley Theatre Box Office on 028 7138 4444
'Restless Structures' is an exhibition of drawing that explores architectural and industrial forms and spaces, which are at the stage of being developed, demolished or left to decay. Bett Gannon's work highlights how our environment is never static and change is inevitable.
Saturday 27th November - Thursday 23rd December 2010
For further information contact Doreen McGarrigle on 028 7139 8649
Enjoy festive fun and visit Santa in his grotto.
Wednesday 1st December 2010
For futher information contact the Alley Theatre Box Office on 028 7138444
Enjoy a magical Christmas evening with the Ulster Orchestra, who return by public demand to the Alley for a fantastic festive show, featuring special guest soprano Mary Nelson and conducted by Christopher Bell.
Tuesday 7th December - Wednesday 8th December 2010
For further information contact the Alley Theatre Box Office on 028 71 384444
Tá Gaelscoil Uí Dhochartaigh ar ais ar an ardán in éineacht leis na carachtair gheamaireachta is fearr linn. Gheobhaidh an lucht féachána blaisín beag de na geamaireachtaí is ansa linn, Gillín Sneachta, Seán agus an Gas Pónaire, Luaithríona agus Aladdin san áireamh. B'fhéidir go dtiocfadh Daidí na Nollag ar cuairt! An bhfaighidh an Cailleach Urchóideach a mian nó an mbeidh an bua ag na daoine beaga nó na síoga? Bí linn le fáil amach. Faighigí bhur dticéid go luath.
Thursday 9th December 2010
For further information contact Pauline O'Neill on 028 7188 4760
Supporting the Plantation exhibition, 'Your Place or Mine?', the Alley has planned an evening of lively discussion with three panel guests and a expert host, looking at the heritage an identity stemming from the Plantation period.
Monday 27th December 2010 - Friday 21st January 2011
For further information contact The Alley Theatre Box Office on 028 7138 4444
During 2010 Strabane Distrcit Council began a project with the post primary schools looking at creative writing and digital photography. It was through these mediums the students explored the theme of reconciliation in our society. The students invite you to examine their world and perhaps through them examine your own views.