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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.

EMFA v Derry City at Kilkenny.

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EMFA v Derry City at Kilkenny. Photo: DJ

Presentation to 10,000th passenger passing through Eglinton Airport.

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Presentation to 10,000th passenger passing through Eglinton Airport. Photo: DJ

Academy Football presentations.

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Academy Football presentations. Photo: DJ

Young Help certificates presented at the Tech.

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Young Help certificates presented at the Tech. Photo: DJ

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