Links

Derry & Strabane Council
The council’s website has lots of information about the Strabane’s history & heritage along with local sites and resources to visit.
https://www.derrystrabane.com/

National Museums Northern Ireland
Across four unique sites, we care for and present the inspirational collections that reflect the creativity, innovation, history, culture and people of Northern Ireland.
https://www.nationalmuseumsni.org/

Books Ireland
This website is run by the Ulster Historical Foundation which is an educational non-profit organisation to encourage an interest in the history of the province of Ulster.
http://www.booksireland.org.uk/

The Federation for Ulster Local Studies Limited
The Federation was set up to promote and assist with the study and recording of the history, antiquities and folk-life of Ulster, to develop communication and co-operation between local historical groups and between these groups and relevant statutory and voluntary organisations.
http://www.fuls.org.uk/

Easy Irish
EasyIrish.com is a website dedicated to the learning of the Irish language by offering free podcasts and information.
http://www.easyirish.com/

Old Strabane Blog
The aim of this website is to build up an accurate multi-dimentional map of Strabane that visitors can explore.
http://oldstrabane.blogspot.co.uk/

The Alley Theatre
The Alley Arts and Conference Centre is a state of the art theatre complex, art gallery and conference centre based in the heart of Strabane.
http://www.alley-theatre.com/

Strabane Chronicle
The Strabane Chronicle is a weekly newspaper published and sold mainly in County Tyrone, Strabane, Northern Ireland. It was founded by the North-West News Group.
http://strabanechronicle.com/

Strabane Weekly News
The Strabane Weekly News circulates in a wide area of North Tyrone and East Donegal.
http://www.strabaneweekly.co.uk/

Strabane Library
https://www.librariesni.org.uk/libraries/county-tyrone/strabane-library/

Tyrone Roots
Vincent Brogan, a native of Omagh town, has been accepted as an Member of AGI, the accrediting body for genealogists in Ireland. His website can provide assistance and advise about researching one’s family history.
http://tyroneroots.com/

Who do you think you are?
This is the website from the famous TV show. It contains some useful information on how to get started on tracing your ancestry.
http://www.whodoyouthinkyouaremagazine.com/

Decade of Centenaries
This website represents an interactive timeline that explores the history of the North of Ireland from 1884 to 1925.
http://centenariestimeline.com/about.html

Strabane Railway
Did you know that Strabane actually had a railway before Belfast? It came to the town in 1845 from Derry. Below is a BBC archive link:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/yourplaceandmine/tyrone/A716690.shtml

Ireland Railways
The link below contains information about the history of rail transport in Ireland.
https://www.wikiwand.com/en/History_of_rail_transport_in_Ireland

Studio 1 Local Craft Gifts
Studio 1 offers a diverse range of unique products including jewellery, ceramics, wood and sculpture. Each piece handcrafted by Irish artists and designers, created with passion so each item has its own story to tell. Studio 1 has a shop located at the Alley Theatre where you can purchase local handmade gifts by local artists and crafters.
https://www.studio1cc.co.uk/