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An interactive workshop on computer with genealogy expert Boyd Gray & computer technician Glenn Neeson in the computer suite, Holy Cross College, Melmount Road from 7.00p.m. until 9.00p.m. on Thursday 27th March 2025 This will be a break from the…
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Below is a presentation, created by local historian Michael Kennedy, celebrating the remarkable individuals who have left an indelible mark on the history and culture of Strabane & District.

Your Place and Mine is a BBC Radio Ulster program that explores the people, places, and stories that make Northern Ireland unique. In 2024, reporter Laura O’Neill met with Strabane History’s Michael Kennedy and John Dooher at Foxlodge Cricket Club in Ballymagory…
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Sir Richard Hansard 1550-1619 was an English soldier who served and settled in Ireland. During the rebellion of Hugh O’Neill and Red Hugh O’Donnell Hansard fought for the King and crown. He was commander of the Fort at Ballyshannon for…
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🍫 Join Us for an Evening of Sweet History! 🍫 We’re excited to host William Haire for an upcoming talk on the illustrated history of the Gallagher family, the visionaries behind our Urney’s iconic chocolate factory. Dive into the captivating…
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