16 photographs of Derry from twenty-five years ago – January 1998
The Taoiseach Bertie Ahern visited Derry to pay his respects during the Bloody Sunday commemorations and to hold talks with local political representatives.
By Kevin Mullan
Published 16th Jan 2023, 16:09 BST
Updated 16th Jan 2023, 16:10 BST
And students at Thornhill College and their guests got all dressed up for the school’s formal.
Here is a selection of pictures from January 1998.
5. Bertie Ahern, John Hume and Mayor of Derry, Martin Bradley.
Bertie Ahern, John Hume and Mayor of Derry, Martin Bradley. Photo: archive
6. The Mayor Martin Bradley with John Hume and Bertie Ahern at the 1998 Bloody Sunday commemoration.
The Mayor Martin Bradley with John Hume and Bertie Ahern at the 1998 Bloody Sunday commemoration. Photo: archive
7. From left, Pat 'The Cope' Gallagher, Tony Doherty, Mayor, Martin Bradley, Martin McGuinness, Bertie Ahern, John Hume and Paddy McGowan.
From left, Pat 'The Cope' Gallagher, Tony Doherty, Mayor, Martin Bradley, Martin McGuinness, Bertie Ahern, John Hume and Paddy McGowan. Photo: archive
8. Bertie Ahern after he laid a wreath at the Bloody Sunday memorial in Rossville Street
Bertie Ahern after he laid a wreath at the Bloody Sunday memorial in Rossville Street Photo: archive