20 pictures October 1997: Alex Ferguson and Mary McAleese were in town and big events for St. Mary’s and Na Magha
Alex Ferguson and Mary McAleese were in town, St. Mary’s College celebrated its pupils’ achievements in its annual prize-giving and hurlers from throughout Ulster descended on Celtic Park for a successful 7s competition.
By Kevin Mullan
Published 20th Oct 2022, 12:42 BST
Updated 20th Oct 2022, 12:43 BST
The Derry Journal was there to capture these events for posterity.
Here is a selection of photographs from October 1997.
9. Presidential candidate Mary McAleese chats to workers at Fruit of the Loom in Buncrana.
Presidential candidate Mary McAleese chats to workers at Fruit of the Loom in Buncrana. Photo: Archive
10. Presidential candidate Mary McAleese on walkabout in Fruit of the Loom, Buncrana.
Presidential candidate Mary McAleese on walkabout in Fruit of the Loom, Buncrana. Photo: archive
11. Presidential candidate Mary McAleese meets Bid McLaughlin at Fruit of the Loom
Presidential candidate Mary McAleese meets Bid McLaughlin at Fruit of the Loom Photo: archive
