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Events
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.
- Club Leabhar an tSratha Báin - Strabane Irish Language Book Club
An Chéad Satharn De Gach Mí - First Saturday of Each MonthDéan 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.
- Traditional Music Sessions With CRAIC
Events are held all year round, generally on the last Thursday of each month.
- Strabane Farmers Market
Last Saturday of Each MonthFor 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.
- Your Place Or Mine? Plantation And Legacy Tour
April 2010- December 2010For 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.
- Pike Fishing Festival - Baronscourt, Newtownstewart
Saturday 4th- Sunday 5th September 2010For further information contact the Loughs Agency on 028 7134 2100
- Ardstraw Community Fun Day
Saturday 5th September 2010For further information contact Helen on 028 8166 2070
- The 32 Counties Champion of Champions Ireland , Barrontop Fun Farm -Donemana
Saturday 11th September 2010For further information contact the North West Terrier & Lurcher Club on 028 7138 3688
Grand Final for Showing and Racing, for Lurchers , Terriers & Whippets.
- Newtownstewart Library -European Heritage Open Days
Saturday 11th September 2010For further information contact 028 9054 3022
Wonder What's Inside? A former National School constructed in 1860
- Grays Printing Press, Strabane -European Heritage Open Days
Saturday 11th September 2010For 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.
- Upper Bodoney Church, Plumbridge - European Heritage Open Days
Saturday 11th September 2010For 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.
- The Wilson Ancestral Home -European Heritage Open Days
Saturday 11th - Sunday 12th September 2010For 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.
- Harry Avery's Castle, Newtownstewart -European Heritage Open Days
Saturday 11th - Sunday 12th September 2010For 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.
- Newtownstewart Castle -European Heritage Open Days
Saturday 11th - Sunday 12th September 2010For further information contact 028 9054 3022
Wonder What's Inside? A Bringing History Alive Event.
- Bushwhacker Car Rally
Saturday 25th September 2010Round 8 - 2010 Northern Ireland Rally Championship
- Family Fun With Cahoots NI - Strabane
Saturday 25th September 2010For 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!
- National Trails Day- Guided Walk of The Ulster Way & West Tyrone
Sunday 3rd October 2010For 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.
- National Trails Day- Guided Walk of The Sperrins: Vinegar Hill & Barnes
Sunday 3rd October 2010For 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.
- The Johnny Crampsie Music Festival
Thursday 21st October - Saturday 23rd October 2010Traditional Music and Bluegrass weekend.
For further information contact the Alley Theatre Box Office on 028 7138 4444
- Johnny Crampsie Festival Workshops
Saturday 21st October 2010For 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
- Halloween at Barrontop Fun Farm
Monday 25th October - Sunday 31st October 2010For 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.
- Art on the Move
Friday 29th October 2010For further information contact Jean Smyth on 028 7138 2204
Halloween Arts and Craft Workshops
- Halloween Fun Day
Saturday 30th Octoer 2010For further information contact Jean Smyth on 028 7138 4444
Animated storytelling, fun and games at Strabane Library.
- Tim McGarry's Irish History Lesson
Saturday 6th NovemberFor 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.
- Restless Structures by Betty Gannon At The Alley Theatre
Monday 22nd November - Friday 17th December 2010For 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.
- Christmas at Barrontop Fun Farm
Saturday 27th November - Thursday 23rd December 2010For further information contact Doreen McGarrigle on 028 7139 8649
Enjoy festive fun and visit Santa in his grotto.
- The Ulster Orchestra presents A Merry Christmas At The Alley
Wednesday 1st December 2010For 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.
- Giota Geamaireachta
Tuesday 7th December - Wednesday 8th December 2010For 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.
- Your Place or Mine?
Thursday 9th December 2010For 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.
- These Are Our Truths
Monday 27th December 2010 - Friday 21st January 2011For 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.
