Strabane

British

/ strəˈbæn /

noun

a district of W Northern Ireland, in Co Tyrone. Pop: 38 565 (2003 est). Area: 862 sq km (333 sq miles)

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It crossed the Lifford bridge into County Donegal before returning to Strabane.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Some residents of Church Court in Strabane, which is owned by Woven Housing, have said despite the issue persisting for almost two years, no permanent solution has been found.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

Cemeteries in Derry and Strabane were closed, as well as some community centres.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

Five saplings will be installed in Coventry, Staffordshire, Berkshire, Cambridge and Strabane on Saturday, the National Trust said.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

Certainly there is nothing picturesque about Strabane, although it resembles most other Irish towns in having a huge workhouse and jail.

From The Charm of Ireland by Stevenson, Burton Egbert

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