Strabane History Society Website
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This video entitled ‘Toast to Absent Friends’ is presented by Declan Ford and featuring Strabane History Society’s Michael Kennedy. It tells the story of Joe Sheridan, inventor of the Irish Coffee, who was born in Castlederg in 1909.
At 1:55am on the morning of 22nd October 1987, the banks of the River Mourne at Lower Main Street of Strabane burst causing a flood. It destroyed local homes and businesses. Aidan McKelvey shot a short video on the day…
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August 10, 2014 News, Videos 1
A short film produced by Strabane History Society and the Alley Theatre exploring the life and legacy of Herbert Cooper. Narrated by Michael Kennedy it includes cine film shot by his father in the 1950’s showing carnivals and events in…
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August 10, 2014 News, Videos 1
A look at the life of Brian O’Nolan and his connection with Strabane. Brian O’Nolan was born on 5th October 1911 in Strabane, Co. Tyrone. Both a novelist and satirist he is best known for his works At Swim-Two-Birds and…
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