Love Strabane

12/10/2026

Our Love Strabane board members Michael Kelly & Kieran Kennedy were delighted to attend this event today welcoming Sir Phil Redmond and his wife Alexis to Strabane, as part of the Town of Culture Bid 2028 👏🩷

12/10/2026

𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙚 𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙘𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙤𝙣 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙉𝙊 𝙫𝙤𝙩𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝘽𝙄𝘿
Business owners in Strabane are being cautioned that a failure to secure a YES vote in the upcoming Love Strabane renewal ballot could leave the town centre isolated, unrepresented, and missing out regeneration opportunities.

With the ballot underway to secure a vital third term (2026–2031) for the town’s Business Improvement District (BID), Love Strabane is reminding them what is at stake and the negative impact a No vote could have on the town.

Dr Kieran Kennedy, MBE, Chair of Love Strabane explained that a No vote risks dismantling over a decade of hard-fought progress, including the loss of a collective voice for Strabane and halting the collaborative marketing campaigns that keep Strabane on the map.

Highlighting the critical role the organisation plays in navigating difficult economic climates, Kieran Kennedy said the absence of BID would be damaging to the town and encouraged businesses across all sectors to vote Yes.

One business owner who does see the benefit of BID is Sean McGarrigle of The Thirsty Filly. He is fully behind the campaign to Vote Yes and is encouraging other businesses to get on board and support it also.

He said: “Love Strabane do fantastic work promoting local businesses and showcasing everything the town has to offer. We’ve really appreciated being included in the Christmas promotional videos and marketing across a wide range of platforms, and being nominated for the Strabane BID Business of the Year award was a great boost for us at The Thirsty Filly. It’s reassuring to know that there is an organisation actively working to support businesses and provide a collective voice for traders, especially during what are challenging times for town centres.”

Kieran Kennedy said that rejecting the plan would mean turning backward at a time when Strabane needs unity most. He said without the structured backing, dedicated funding, and professional destination marketing delivered by Love Strabane, individual businesses would have to face future economic challenges entirely on their own, severely weakening the town's competitive edge against neighbouring regions

Terry Mahon of Mahon’s Engineering is a local businesses that is very supportive of BID and feels its important the town returns a Yes Vote. He said: “The next five years present huge opportunities for Strabane and Love Strabane has a key role to play in helping businesses benefit, so I'll be voting YES."

Reflecting on a decade of delivery, Lesley Mealiff of Cilento Designer Wear said: “Love Strabane has delivered over the past ten years and I believe it can deliver even more in the future, so I'll be voting YES."

Eligible businesses are urged to read the comprehensive proposal and ensure they cast a YES vote before the ballot closes.

To view the full Business Plan and understand how a YES vote protects Strabane’s commercial future, visit: www.lovestrabane.com/business-plan/

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Business Support Derry Strabane

12/10/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴
Ballot papers should be completed and posted by Tuesday 13th October to ensure they arrive before the ballot closes on 15th October.

Every vote counts. Every business matters.
Vote YES for Love Strabane along with Ronan from Ronan.Co Estate Agents 🩷


Business Support Derry Strabane

12/10/2026

Strabane Businesses - Have you returned your Vote?
Post by 13th October 🩷 Ballot closes this Thursday!!

09/10/2026

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 🩷
Businesses - post your YES vote before 13th October to make sure this doesn’t happen!

Download the 2026-2031 Business Plan Now👇
🔗 https://lovestrabane.com/business-plan/

08/10/2026

𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗲'𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵🩷
Vote YES by 15th October along with Lesley from Cilento Designer Wear

Download the 2026-2031 Business Plan now👇
🔗 https://lovestrabane.com/business-plan/




Business Support Derry Strabane

08/10/2026

Thank you to Diane & Laura from Eyewear Opticians Strabane for your support🩷
Vote YES by 15th October🩷

To read more Download the Business Plan now👇
🔗 https://lovestrabane.com/business-plan/

08/10/2026

Vote YES along with Terry from North West Locks & Mahon Engineering by 15th October🩷

To read more Download the Business Plan now👇
🔗 https://lovestrabane.com/business-plan/

08/10/2026

💥D.Louise Launch Day Today at Valerie Manning Jewellery 💥
Call in for a glass of fizz and a sweet treat
20% OFF all D Louise on opening weekend

No better time to get a few gifts 🎁

💥D.Louise Launch Day Tomorrow 💥
Call in for a glass of fizz and a sweet treat
20% OFF all D Louise on opening weekend
No better time to get a few gifts 🎁
So excited for this brand ……..

08/10/2026

📣Masterclasses not to be missed📣
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