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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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August 4, 2014 Hidden Gems, News 27
The name of James Hughes will not meet with instant recognition in the annals of Strabane. Unlike Dunlap, Wilson, O’Brien or Alexander he did not write a page of history on the world stage or influence the destiny of the…
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