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Call out to Strabane’s global family to share their stories and support Town of Culture bid 1 October 2026

Call out to Strabane’s global family to share their stories and support Town of Culture bid

A new digital postcard celebrating Strabane’s rich cultural heritage, unique cross-border identity and the stories that make it special has been launched as part of the campaign to secure To...

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Dog owners encouraged to keep pets safe this Halloween 1 October 2026

Dog owners encouraged to keep pets safe this Halloween

Derry City and Strabane District Council has encouraged its residents to take extra care of their pets in the lead-up to Halloween as fireworks displays and celebrations get underway.

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FUSE arts brings eerie local legend to life for Derry Halloween 30 September 2026

FUSE arts brings eerie local legend to life for Derry Halloween

As Derry Halloween gets set to celebrate its landmark 40th anniversary this year, one local arts organisation is getting ready to bring a haunting historic tale to audiences.

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Mayor urges Strabane businesses to secure town centre future ahead of key Love Strabane ballot 30 September 2026

Mayor urges Strabane businesses to secure town centre future ahead of key Love Strabane ballot

Local traders across Strabane are being urged to back a new five-year vision for the town centre as voting papers issue for the continuation of Love Strabane, formerly known as Strabane BID.

See full details Mayor urges Strabane businesses to secure town centre future ahead of key Love Strabane ballot
Closing of Reconnecting Through Culture project celebrated at Strabane Library 30 September 2026

Closing of Reconnecting Through Culture project celebrated at Strabane Library

Strabane Library Civic Room has hosted a special celebration event to mark the completion of Reconnecting Through Culture: A Cross-Border Exploration of Art and Transport Infrastructure.

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Studio 2 Hocus Pocus performance will put a spell on you this Derry Halloween 30 September 2026

Studio 2 Hocus Pocus performance will put a spell on you this Derry Halloween

Over 100 performers from Greater Shantallow Community arts group Studio 2 are preparing to bring the magic of their renowned Hocus Pocus showcase to the Carnival Parade this Halloween.

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Mayor Celebrates European Success of Young Rider Ben Walsh 30 September 2026

Mayor Celebrates European Success of Young Rider Ben Walsh

Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Cllr Grace Uí Niallais, hosted a special reception in the Guildhall this week to recognise the outstanding achievements of local equestrian...

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Derry Halloween all set to celebrate 40 years of magic 29 September 2026

Derry Halloween all set to celebrate 40 years of magic

Europe's largest Halloween festival is set to mark a major milestone this October as Derry Halloween celebrates its 40th anniversary with a spellbinding programme of spectacle and celebratio...

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Industry leaders gather for unveiling of new tourism action plan 29 September 2026

Industry leaders gather for unveiling of new tourism action plan

Tourism leaders from across the island of Ireland came together at the Guildhall today for the launch of Council's new Tourism Action Plan.

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