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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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In a statement, a spokesperson for Derry City and Strabane District Council said that the issue has been reported to council's environmental health team.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

Bin collections were suspended in Derry and Strabane Council and in some towns in Mid and East Antrim Council.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

Derry and Strabane Deputy Mayor Niree McMorris said it was an amazing initiative.

From BBC • Oct. 29, 2025

Derry and Strabane Council said the "steer" from elected members of the governance and strategic planning committee last week had been communicated to the DfC and it would be making no further comment.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 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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