It was all happening in March 1993. Here is a selection of photographs taken by the ‘Journal’ 30 years ago.
. Staff from Derry's Hairite hairdressing salon.
Staff from Derry's Hairite hairdressing salon. Photo: Archive
. U2 drummer Larry Mullen Jr. during a visit to the Big River recording studio with Undertone and Carrellines drummer Billy Doherty, on right.
U2 drummer Larry Mullen Jr. during a visit to the Big River recording studio with Undertone and Carrellines drummer Billy Doherty, on right. Photo: Archive
. Foyle MP John Hume, British Secretary of State Patrick Mayhew and Mayor of Derry, at a Seagate press conference with Industrial Development Board (IDB) officials.
Foyle MP John Hume, British Secretary of State Patrick Mayhew and Mayor of Derry, at a Seagate press conference with Industrial Development Board (IDB) officials. Photo: Archive
1. U2 drummer Larry Mullen Jr. during a visit to the Big River recording studio with Undertone and Carrellines drummer Billy Doherty, on right.
U2 drummer Larry Mullen Jr. during a visit to the Big River recording studio with Undertone and Carrellines drummer Billy Doherty, on right. Photo: Archive
2. Foyle MP John Hume, British Secretary of State Patrick Mayhew and Mayor of Derry, at a Seagate press conference with Industrial Development Board (IDB) officials.
Foyle MP John Hume, British Secretary of State Patrick Mayhew and Mayor of Derry, at a Seagate press conference with Industrial Development Board (IDB) officials. Photo: Archive
3. Drummers in arms Billy Doherty and Larry Mullen Jr.
Drummers in arms Billy Doherty and Larry Mullen Jr. Photo: Archive
4. Larry Mullen Jr. during a visit to the Big River recording studio with The Carrellines, from left, Damian Duffy, Billy Doherty and Paul McLoone.
Larry Mullen Jr. during a visit to the Big River recording studio with The Carrellines, from left, Damian Duffy, Billy Doherty and Paul McLoone. Photo: Archive