By Róise Collins THERE was a great turn-out for the official unveiling of the new railway mural in Convoy this weekend. The mural painted by talented local artist Marty McDaid pays tribute to the town’s historic railway line, which ran from Strabane to Letterkenny. Advertisement The railway opened in 1909, and at the height of […]
Police issue appeal over woman missing from Clady
POLICE in Strabane are concerned for the whereabouts of a woman missing from the Clady area of Tyrone. Michella McSorely was last seen in the Clady area at around 6am yesterday morning (Tuesday). Michella is described as being around 5ft 8 in height, a slim build with long dark hair. Police are appealing to anyone […]
Ballybofey artist launches new exhibition at The Alley
A series of beautiful paintings by Ballybofey artist Veronica Maguire are now on display at the Alley Theatre’s gallery in Strabane. ‘Captivating Art in Locations and Nature’ is a collection inspired by Veronica’s longings to travel during lockdown. During the pandemic, she missed travelling to the coast, feeling the sand in her toes, the fresh […]
World’s greatest Coldplay tribute band coming to The Alley Theatre
COLDPLACE who have been hailed as the world-leading tribute to the iconic Coldplay, will be delivering a show full of lasers, confetti canons, Xylobands, and of course, the famous Coldplay anthems at the Alley Theatre on Thursday July 6. Coldplace are a tribute band whose quality and experience on the tribute scene are second to […]
European Parliament Regional Development Committee Chair visits Donegal County Council to discuss Riverine Project delays
Chair of the European Parliament Regional Development Committee, Younous Omarjee MEP, recently visited Donegal at the invitation of Chris MacManus, Sinn Féin MEP for the Midlands Northwest. Omarjee was visiting on a fact-finding mission to examine how the EU can play a positive role in addressing regional imbalance in Ireland. MacManus and Omarjee met with […]
Motorists warned to expect some delays during Strabane Lifford Half Marathon
THE organisers of the 2023 Strabane Lifford Half Marathon have urged motorists to expect some temporary traffic restrictions in the area and in particular Strabane town centre on Sunday June 11. Over 1,000 runners will take to the roads for the cross border event that starts at Meetinghouse Street in Strabane at 9.30am with finishers […]
Action packed programme for Strabane Summer Jamm
There will be thrills and spills aplenty next month as Summer Jamm brings action to the streets of Strabane with a thrilling programme of daredevil activities on the agenda. The annual event, which is delivered by Derry City and Strabane District Council, is a major highlight for people of all ages and this year there […]
Three arrested in Strabane on suspicion of fraud-related offences
THREE people have been arrested on suspicion of fraud-related offences as part of an investigation being conducted by detectives from Serious Crime Branch. Two women, aged 42 and 23 years old, and a 23-year-old man were arrested in Strabane this morning, Tuesday May 16. They all remain in police custody at this time.
Appeal for information following theft of batteries from heavy plant machinery
Police in Strabane are appealing for information about the theft of batteries from heavy plant machinery at a quarry on Cashty Road in Newtownstewart. The theft occurred sometime between 7pm on Saturday evening, May 6 and yesterday morning, May 8. Anyone who was on Cashty Road between these times and saw any suspicious activity, or […]
Family members killed in A5 road collision
THREE people killed as the result of a serious road traffic collision near Aughnacloy yesterday have been named locally. All of them were from the same family and were travelling back from a funeral in England when their mini-bus was in collision with a lorry on the A5 Tullyvar Road. Dan McKane, Christine Duffy and […]