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101 great pictures from Derry & Donegal back in October 1985

By Brendan McDaid

Published 15th Oct 2025, 09:51 BST

Updated 15th Oct 2025, 09:54 BST

We’re taking a step back in time to 40 years ago in the north west with these images from the Derry Journal archive from October 1985.

Hope they bring back some nice memories!

Photo copyright: Derry Journal.

Staff at work at Maydown Precision Engineering in 1985.

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Staff at work at Maydown Precision Engineering in 1985. Photo: DJ

Shantallow Snooker Club Barr trophy.

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Shantallow Snooker Club Barr trophy. Photo: DJ

Speech therapy open day at Multi-Disciplinary Unit.

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Speech therapy open day at Multi-Disciplinary Unit. Photo: DJ

N.U.P.E. Strike at Magee College.

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N.U.P.E. Strike at Magee College. Photo: DJ

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