Nostalgic memories of Strabane's local history

Share your own memories of Strabane and read what others have said

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

Why not add your memory today and become part of our Memories Community to help others in the future delve back into their past.

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My first visit to Strabane was for my honeymoon, I married Susan Lafferty and it was my first introduction to a large family. There were 8 brother and sister in laws that I had to get used to, thankfully they were all easy to get on with and made me feel at home. Over the last 57 years that I have visited Strabane I have always enjoyed myself with the family, unfortunately now all her brothers have passed ...see more
When I left Strabane at the age of 14 years old I will never forget going to the railway station with my Dad to see me off; I cried all the way to the railway. I don't think I listened to my dad telling me don't do this don't do that, come home if you are home sick. Seventy five years old and I am still in England. I go home as often as I can. My mum and dad are not there any more but a lot of school friends and ...see more