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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.

St Joseph's Galliagh Under-13 Gaelic Team.

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St Joseph's Galliagh Under-13 Gaelic Team. Photo: DJ

Creggan Celtic FC presentations.

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Creggan Celtic FC presentations. Photo: DJ

The Blessing of the Graves at Ardmore Cemetery.

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The Blessing of the Graves at Ardmore Cemetery. Photo: DJ

The Blessing of the Graves at Ardmore Cemetery.

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The Blessing of the Graves at Ardmore Cemetery. Photo: DJ

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