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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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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

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

Ursula Doherty, from the Strabane Community Project, said people are struggling to meet the cost of baby hygiene products and clothes, and the exchange was a great initiative because it focuses on re-using and recycling.

From BBC • Oct. 29, 2025

The project in Strabane, funded by the Department for Communities, will be available to any family with children up to five years old.

From BBC • Oct. 29, 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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