On Census day (27 March 2011) there were 13,172 people living in Strabane (5,123 households), accounting for 0.73% of the NI total,[4] representing a decline of 2.2% on the Census 2001 population of 13,456. Other monasteries and religious sites were established at this time at Urney, Ballycolman, Donagheady, and Artigarvan. Airports nearest to Strabane are sorted by the distance to the airport from the city centre. [11], Many civilians and members of the security forces were killed or injured in the area over the course of the Troubles. 1 Karte auf 2 Blättern : Kupferdruck ; 87 x 60 cm, Campbell, Robert, Lieutenant; Kitchin, Thomas; Robert Laurie & James Whittle, chez Fortin ing.r mécanicien du roi pour les globes rue de la Harpe près celle du Foin, chez Pierre Mariette rue St. Iacques a l'esperance, Radefeld, Carl Christian Franz, 1788-1874. This changed trade patterns to the railways' detriment and placed border posts on the Joint Committee's FV and S&L lines and on the GNR line to Derry. [21] Strabane Golf Course[22] is an 18-hole parkland course set in the foothills of the Sperrin Mountains, 1 mile south of the town. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. Share on  Strabane (/ s t r ə ˈ b æ n / strə-BAN; from Irish: An Srath Bán, meaning "the white strath, the grassy water-meadow"), historically spelt Straban, is a town in west Tyrone, Northern Ireland.. Strabane had a population of 13,172 at the 2011 Census. Strabane also boasts several local football teams that play in various leagues. Constructed in 1963, it came into service on 18 February of that year. 23.00% were aged under 16 years and 13.19% were aged 65 and over; 52.32% of the usually resident population were female and 47.68% were male; 91.57% belong to or were brought up in the Catholic religion and 7.22% belong to or were brought up in a 'Protestant and Other Christian (including Christian related)' religion; 56.03% had an Irish national identity, 33.54% had a Northern Irish national identity and 12.03% had a British national identity (respondents could indicate more than one national identity); 36 years was the average (median) age of the population; 17.43% had some knowledge of Irish (Gaelic) and 3.49% had some knowledge of Ulster-Scots. In 2007, the Alley Arts and Conference Centre (designed by architects Glenn Howells and AJA)[27] opened to the general public, offering a 270-seat theatre, art gallery, tourist information centre and cafe-bar. No users is registered to this place. In 1607 the earls of Ulster fled and the counties of Armagh, Cavan, Coleraine, Donegal, Fermanagh and Tyrone were confiscated by the English and the Scots. Luxury hotels (including 5 star hotels and 4 star hotels) and cheap Strabane hotels (with best discount rates and up-to-date hotel deals) are both available in separate lists. Designed by Maurice Harron,[30] they were placed close the site of the former British Army base at the Tyrone-Donegal border. Oxford, UK: Berg Publishers. The locale was home to a group of northern Celts known as the Orighella as far back as the fourth century when the territories of Owen (later Tír Eoghain) and Connail (later Tír Chonaill - mostly modern County Donegal) were established, and Orighella were assimilated into the Cenél Conaill.  We search over 500 approved car hire suppliers to find you the very best Strabane rental prices available. Traffic Incidents. As a result, the Strabane Community Unemployed Group,[9] was founded to find solutions to long-term unemployment and combat the causes for unemployment. In AD 586 St. Colgan established a monastery at Camus [from whence the parish of Camus-Juxta-Mourne gets its name]. The sculptures were originally called "Let The Dance Begin" but have since become known affectionately as "The Tinneys".[why? [24], A common greeting in Strabane and the wider North West is "What's the bars?" One mural, in particular, received international media attention, this was during the Israeli assault on Gaza. We search through offers of more than 600 airlines and travel agents. Many photos and unbiased Strabane hotel reviews written by real guests are provided to help you make your booking decision. It fell into disuse in 1962. [citation needed]. You can easily choose your hotel by location. The most senior is Strabane Athletic F.C. The URL of this site will be included automatically.