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A computer generated image of the proposed new leisure centre for Strabane.

Proposals for new leisure centre take a step closer in Strabane

Plans for a new state-of-the-art leisure centre in Strabane have reached another important milestone with the submission of a planning application for the proposed development at the Canal Basin to Derry City and Strabane District Council

Multi-million Northern Ireland leisure centre plans reach planning stage

Plans have been put forward for a 1.4-hectare extension to Keady Quarry near Limavady, which the operator says could release an additional 900,000 tonnes of basalt. Credit Planning Portal

'Opportunity': Plans to extend NI quarry and unlock 900,000 tonnes of basalt

Fiona Donohoe: How Noah’s mother turned grief into determined battle for answers

Sportswear brand launches new women’s range at intimate NI wellness event

Mayor of Londonderry and Strabane, councillor Grace Uí Niallais launches a new round of Go Succeed grants with Jonny Campbell, founder of Dukes Ultra Premium Ice Cream, a previous recipient of funds from the scheme

'Find out more and apply': £4,000 grants on offer to supercharge NI businesses

Tommy Canning has been appointed as the new manager of Strabane Athletic

Tommy Canning named as the new manager of second-tier side

Mo Mahon has stepped down as Strabane Athletic manager. (Photo by Strabane Athletic)

Irish League manager steps down to focus on 'health and family'

Pictured at the launch of Strabane's bid for UK Town of Culture, 2028, are Jarlath McNulty, Vice-Chair Strabane Local Growth Parternship, Jessica O'Donnell, CRAIC, Kieran Kennedy, Chair, Strabane BID, Brian McGilloway, Writer and Cultural Ambassador, Cormac Peoples, CRAIC, and Deirdre Harte, DC&SDC Project Officer

Strabane amongst candidates shortlisted for UK’s first ever Town of Culture

Ulster Unionist MLA Diana Armstrong praised the strong links between Northern Ireland and the US. Photo: UUP

UUP: Take pride in Ulster's part in life of the US

Melvin Park Arena doesn't have floodlights required to play in the Championship. (Photo by Strabane Athletic)

Irish League club set to play almost an hour away for 'most of season'

Alley Theatre in Strabane initially closed to facilitate essential repairs, but Derry City and Strabane District Council has now confirmed the venue will not reopen this year due to the scale of the works needed

NI theatre to remain closed until 2027 after extensive damage - events impacted

Until about 50 years ago, the classical entry to a trade was via a trade apprenticeship

Letter: Degrees don’t train young people for the workplace

John Dunlap, the Strabane-born printer who produced the first copies of the American Declaration of Independence in 1776

NI printer behind the birth of the United States to be honoured in his home town

An anti-protestant hate slogan was daubed on Strabane's war memorial

Letter: Attacks on unionist community must end

Strabane Athletic enjoyed a dream Irish Cup showdown with Glentoran last season. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

The Irish League club formed in 2010 ready for 'massive step up'
The year is 2010, the world is getting to grips with technological developments such as the iPhone while social media is a fairly new phenomenon – and Strabane Athletic has just been formed.
Johnny Morton

Strabane Athletic's new signing Ciaran Coll. (Photo by Strabane Athletic)

How 'bottom of queue' Irish League club convinced former Glentoran star to join

The term ‘anti-semitic’ might actually fuel anti-Jewish sentiment

Letter: Looking at the bigger picture over anti-semitism

Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Planning Committee has unanimously approved a major residential development comprising 27 apartments at Main Street Strabane at its meeting held in the Guildhall Council Chamber. Pictured is CGI Image of proposed development in Main Street in Strabane

Planning approval granted for 27 apartment development in NI town centre

Northern Ireland’s housing market remained stable in the opening months of 2026, with new figures showing modest but consistent price growth across the region

NI house prices rose to over £224k as demand and limited supply support growth

An anti-protestant hate slogan was daubed on Strabane's war memorial in an overnight attack.

Letter: Strabane war memorial vandals don’t know their history

A Co Londonderry man accused of assaulting another man at Strabane Magistrates’ Court has been remanded in custody

Man accused of boiling water attack at Co Tyrone court remanded in custody

Traffic at a standstill on one of the Ballygawley roundabouts during Tuesday's farmers fuel protest; more protests are expected

PSNI warn they remain ready to act amid criticism of fuel protest response

An image of tractors leading the protest in Strabane / Lifford on Saturday; meanwhile a string of other protests have failed to materialise

At least three fuel protests circulated online fail to materialise

Local mini-hospitals could be reintroduced to Northern Ireland

Letter: Shake up health system to reduce pressure

Home heating oil prices soared after the Middle East war began

Letter: Allocating heating oil cash creates problems

Strabane Athletic had progressed to the Intermediate Cup semi-finals. (Photo by NIFL)

Irish League club issue fan apology after being dismissed from cup competition
Strabane Athletic have issued an apology to the club’s supporters after confirmation they’ve been thrown out of the Intermediate Cup for fielding an ineligible player in their quarter-final win over Crumlin Star.
Johnny Morton

A series of events have been planned across Northern Ireland to celebrate St Patrick's Day. Here is a picture taken of the celebrations in Belfast last year.

List of events across Ulster to celebrate St Patrick's Day

Closure and opening dates set as NI B&M to relocate to 'bigger and better' store

The scene of a crash between a car and a lorry on the R236 at St Johnston, Donegal Pic: Aodhan Roberts/PA Wire

Londonderry grieves after fatal Donegal crash

Gymnast Rhys McClenaghan with the Ulster Banner after winning gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, Australia

Letter: A new NI flag would be bland and uninspiring

The report from the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (Nisra) measures deaths from conditions known to be exclusively caused by alcohol

Close to 400 deaths caused by alcohol in NI last year

Teresa Logue

Great news as after police appeal missing Teresa Logue found 'safe'

Limavady United manager Paul Owens says he wants his group to win their first trophy together as they meet Strabane Athletic in the North-West Senior Cup final

Limavady United boss Paul Owens plotting North-West Senior Cup final success

Meanwhile 2025 was Northern Ireland's second-warmest year on record (Cleo Coleman and Aimme O’Neill pictured enjoying the nice weather at Hazelbank beach on August 16, 2025)

Revealed: NI's hottest, coldest, wettest and windiest spots of 2025

Residents living in a housing development have told of how their homes are ‘plagued by rats’

'They are big rats': Residents 'are not exaggerating' about size of rodents

Big occasion over money in dream Irish Cup tie for third-tier club

Glentoran Football Club has completed the signing of forward Ben Gallagher, with the 23-year-old joining the Glens as a free agent following a spell in Australia with Mandurah City

Glentoran complete deal for free agent Ben Gallagher to aid striking options

Cheryl Bakes

TikTok cook Cheryl Cooks asks families to 'prepare and enjoy Christmas day'

Co Antrim TikTok star Cheryl Bakes, aka Cheryl Smyth, offers her advice on making the most of Christmas without busting the budget

TikTok cook Cheryl Cooks asks families to 'prepare and enjoy Christmas day'

The beer mats being made available to licensed premises across Derry City & Strabane District

Beer mat initiative to 'never ever drink and drive'

Strabane Athletic’s Liam McMenamin pictured with Danny Amos and Josh Kelly from Glentoran. (Photo by Presseye/Stephen Hamilton)

'WhatsApp group hasn't stopped' for Irish League newcomers after dream draw

Northern Ireland firm KES Group, a leading manufacturer of advanced offsite integrated building infrastructure and solutions, has become a Siemens technology partner. Pictured is Derek Kelly, sales manager for Data Centres, Siemens, Conor McCrossan, founder and managing director, KES Group, Gary O'Neill, LCC Group, Ciaran Flanagan, VP and global head of Data Centre Solutions & Services at Siemens

NI construction firm becomes Siemens technology partner

Mr Scullion said everyone in our community and wider society must condemn these attacks without reservation.

Hugh Scullion Workers Party Representative has condemned the Racially Motivated...

Crowds gathered at Abercorn Square to welcome Menarys back to Strabane, marking a joyful return for the much-loved family retailer. Credit Facebook

Iconic family-run NI retailer makes comeback with new 7,000 sq. ft. store

Leon Devine

Appeal to find missing Leon Devine who was last seen on October 24

A new four-part documentary series, The Entrepreneurs, brings to screen the stories of three of Northern Ireland’s most successful and inspiring business leaders

New TV documentary series to spotlight Northern Ireland’s top entrepreneurs

Public have been advised of traffic and travel disruption ahead of Strabane Halloween festivities

Traffic and travel update issued ahead of Strabane Halloween activities

Seamus Quinn

Seamus Quinn: 'A truly unforgettable man' - Tributes pour as search called off

Seamus Quinn

Appeal to find missing 63-year-old Seamus Quinn now called off

New Store manager, Julie pictured ahead of the opening

Department store returns to Co Tyrone town 31 years after first opening

Scare for your supper - Kids in fancy dress eat for FREE at Asda Cafés on Halloween (31st October) – a real treat for families this spooky season

Witch way for free food? Kids eat for free in NI Asda Cafes this Halloween

WKU Irish title winner Daniel Hopfer with coach Garry Nelson

Another title for Fight Club N.I.

Lucy Spence

Appeal for information about missing Lucy Spence last seen in 'pyjama shorts'

Four Padel courts to open near Magherafelt | Supplied

New padel sports centre to open at Magherafelt

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