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Strabane History Society has been researching local newspapers of 1914/1915; Strabane Weekly News and Strabane Chronicle. We have recorded entries found in these newspapers of those who were involved in WW1 for the period from approximately August 1914 to December…
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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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Thursday 19th March 2015, 2-4:15pm
Click here to find out more about his event at the Alley Theatre, Strabane website.
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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