Victoria Bridge, County Tyrone

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Victoria Bridge is a small village in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. In the 2001 Census it had a population of 318 people. It lies within the Strabane District Council area.

Four homes were constucted for people who fought the Boer war and who returned to the area. These houses were named "Ladysmith".

St. Eugene's primary school is now more than 45 years old. It was opened in 1960 to replace the old school at Breen. Originally under the jurisdiction of Glenock Parish, Newtownstewart, it changed to become the responsibility of the Parish of St. Theresa in Sion Mills.

[edit] Transport

The Great Northern Railway served Victoria Bridge. The last train from Omagh to Strabane passed through Victoria Bridge on 14 February 1965. Billy Anderson was the last man in charge of Victoria bridge station. Pasty Mc Garrigle served as signalman at Victoria Bridge for the last five years. Victoria Bridge Station was unique because it was constructed from wood and was very pretty.