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Events
Events, held throughout the year, are another opportunity to experience the warmth of the people as well as the richness and vibrancy of our heritage and culture.Our local fairs and festivals are often found to be places where strangers leave as friends.
The Latest Events from Strabane.
- Traditional Music Sessions With CRAIC
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Events are held all year round, generally on the last Thursday of each month.
- Strabane Farmers Market
Last Saturday of Each MonthFor further information contact Strabane Farmers Forum on 028 7188 0680
An opportunity to sample locally produced foods and crafts at an event which continues to add flavour and excitement to the town of Strabane.
- The Alley Gallery Presents "Comparitively Peculiar" by Allyson Keehan
From Monday 15th February - Friday the 10th March 2010For further information log on to www.alley-theatre.com or contact the Alley box office on 028 71384444
The main source of Allyson's work is the representation of drapery realistically through paint.
- The Alley Theatre Presents "Three Irish Tenors"
Saturday 13th March 2010For further information contact the Alley box office on 028 71384444
Irelands very own and hugely successful Three Tenors return to the Alley by public demand for a classic curtain raiser to St. Patrick's Day.
- Strabane's St Patrick's Day Celebrations
Wednesday 17th March 2010.For further information contact Michael Cunningham on 079 0049 4917
Parade starts at 2pm at Melmount and will proceed to the Score Site.
- St Patrick's Night Celebrations In Aid of Haiti Disaster Fund & Polio Eradication Fund
Wednesday 17th March 2010Entertainment includes kicks off at 8.00pm in the Fir Trees Hotel and includes the Barrett School of Irish Dance, Blue Thistle Highland Dancers, CRAIC , Catalyst, String Quintette, comedy, local drama, Pipes & Drums and Ethnic Community Entertainment.
Tickets :£10.00 Each
Organised by Strabane Lifford Rotary Club in aid of Haiti Disaster Fund & Polio Eradication Fund
- The Alley Theatre presents The Strabane Drama Festival
Friday the 19th March - Saturday the 27th March 2010For further information contact the Alley box office on 028 71384444 or log onto www.alley-theatre.com
The Alley Theatre is delighted to welcome back the hugely successful Strabane Drama Festival, now seen as the leading drama festival in the North West.
- Live American Wrestling
Saturday 20th March 2010 @ 8pmFor further information contact the Enquiry Line on 075 1682 3626
Venue: Riversdale Leisure Centre, Strabane
Watch the risktakers collide with the rulebreakers and enjoy non stop action
- The Alley Gallery Presents "The Bach Series" by Barbara Freeman
From Monday 22nd March - Friday 16th April 2010For further information log on to www.alley-theatre.com or contact the Alley box office on 028 71384444
With over forty solo exhibitions of paintings, prints and installation works to her credit Barbara Freeman is one of Northern Ireland's most successful and prolific artists working today.
- Strabane History Society Presents: Ireland's Eye- The Life & Times of Strabane Photographer R.J. Welch
Thursday 25th March 2010For further information contact John Dooher on johndooher@btinternet.com
Venue: Strabane Community Library Start Time: 8pm
- Glenelly Historical Society- Early Christian Settlement & St. Patrick's Church, Upper Badoney
Monday 29th March 2010For further information e-mail info@glenellyhistorical.org.uk
Fr Kieran Devlin will give a presentation on the significance of St Patrick's Church , Upper Badoney, as an early Chrisian settlement.
- Easter Fun - Art on the Move
Thursday 1st April - Friday 2nd April 2010For further information contact Jean Smyth on 028 71 382204
Enjoy the Easter with funky junk arts workshops! Using recyclable junk and art materials,
what masterpiece do you think you can design?
- Ulster Way Guided Walk
Sunday 4th April 2010For further information contact Martin Bradley on 028 7138 2204
An opportunity for walkers to enjoy walking and rambling, set amidst some of Ireland’s most spectacular and stunning scenery.
- Mastering Animals Painting Workshop- Strabane Spring Arts Programme 2010
Saturday 10th April 2010For further information contact Jean Smyth on 028 71382204
Experience a wonderful art class with Marina Hamilton, a professional artist with a real passion for animals in artwork.
- Loughs Agency Angling Fair, Newtownstewart
Saturday 17th April- Sunday 18th April 2010 (To Be Confirmed)For further information contact the Loughs Agency on 028 7134 2100 or log onto www.anglingfair.blogspot.com
- Sculptural Workshops With Gloria Perry- Strabane Spring Arts Programme 2010
Saturday 17th April 2010For further information contact Jean Smyth on 028 71382204
- The Alley Theatre presents "The McPeake Band"
Saturday 17th April 2010For further information contact the Alley box office on 028 71384444
Blending influences from Irish traditioanl, folk, acoustic and country genres the McPeak Band create their own unique sound that is an experience for the ears and soul.
- The North West Music Festival, Strabane
Friday the 23rd April - Sunday the 25th of April 2010For further information contact the Alley box office on 028 71384444
The Alley Theatre welcomes back the North West Music Festival for a series of schools music workshops, brass band performances and the celebrated Brass Band League Spring Finals.
- Anne Frank Exhibition at the Alley Gallery
Monday 26th April - Friday 28th May 2010- Dates To Be ConfirmedFor further information contact the Alley Box Office on 028 71384444 or log onto www.alley-theatre.com
- Strabane History Society Presents: An Illustrated History of Sion Mills
Thursday 29th April 2010For further information contact John Dooher on johndooher@btinternet.com
Venue: Strabane Community Library Start Time: 8pm
- Strabane History Society "Historic Site Visit"
Thursday 27th May 2010For further information contact John Dooher on johndooher@btinternet.com
Venue: To Be Confirmed
- The Alley Gallery Presents "Trans - Scapes" (a view between) by Angela Fewer
Monday 31st May 2010- Friday 25th June 2010For further information log on to www.alley-theatre.com or contact the Alley box office on 028 71384444
Light, line and space are important elements of Angela's work and her exhibition "Trans-Scapes "(a view between) displays a series of outstanding pieces of work.
- Sounds Like Summer, Strabane
June 2010The North West's premier music competition with heats and final occurring over 3 sizzling Summer weekends
For further information contact The Alley Theatre Box Office on 028 71 384444
- The Craic in the Brack Festival
Wednesday 23rd June - Sunday 27th June 2010For further information contact Ambrose Houston on 028 7139 8177
- Strabane Fair Day
Saturday 26th June 2010For further information contact Jean Smyth on 028 7138 2204
Summer fun for all the family
- The Plumbridge Rockin by the River Festival 2010 with Sharon Shannon
Sunday 18th July 2010.For further information Tel 028 816 48181 / 028 816 48017 , Mob: 07880705562/ 0773456 5504
- The Big Marathon Event In Aid Of Autism NI & Irish Autism Action
Friday 23rd July 2010For further information contact AVA Management Ltd -32 Marathon Challenge on 077 0282 3700 or log onto www.32marathons.com
2 Runners, 32 counties, 32 consecutive marathons in just 32 days. This All Ireland Event starts on the 2nd July and visits Co.Tyrone on the 23rd July.
- Sperrins Hillwalking Festival
Friday 6th August - Sunday 8th August 2010For further information contact Martin Bradley on 028 7138 2204
An opportunity for walkers to enjoy walking and rambling, set amidst some of Ireland’s most spectacular and stunning scenery. The festival caters for all abilities of walkers
from family walks, activities and nature trails, to moderate and challenging walks.
- Pike Fishing Festival - Baronscourt, Newtownstewart
Saturday 4th- Sunday 5th September 2010For further information contact the Loughs Agency on 028 7134 2100
- Ardstraw Community Fun Day
Saturday 5th September 2010For further information contact Helen on 028 8166 2070
- European Heritage Open Days
Saturday 11th - Sunday 12th September 2010For further information contact 028 9054 3022
- Bushwhacker Car Rally
Saturday 25th September 2010Round 8 - 2010 Northern Ireland Rally Championship
