Strule Arts Centre facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Strule Arts Centre |
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| Location | Omagh, Northern Ireland |
| Address | Townhall Square, Omagh BT78 1BL, United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 54°36′03″N 7°18′11″W / 54.60083899074046°N 7.303110436792371°W |
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Strule Arts Centre is a cool place in Omagh, Northern Ireland, where you can enjoy many different kinds of art. It's like a big community hub for creative activities. You can also find the Omagh tourist information office on the ground floor. This centre is looked after by the local council, which is like the town's government.
History of the Arts Centre
In 2003, the old Town Hall in Omagh was taken down. This made space for the brand new Strule Arts Centre. The building cost about £10.5 million to create. It first opened its doors on June 8, 2007.
The centre sits right by the River Strule, which flows through the town. Building the Strule Arts Centre was part of a bigger plan. This plan aimed to make the High Street, George Street, and Riverside areas of Omagh look much nicer. It also helped to make these areas more useful for everyone.
The building was designed by a group of architects called Kennedy Fitzgerald and Associates. Important people officially opened the centre in January 2008. These included Edwin Poots and Margaret Ritchie. They were both government ministers at the time. Ministers are like important leaders who help run different parts of the country.
