It was all going on in March 1998 and the ‘Journal’ was there to capture it all for posterity.
33. Gerard Moyne, on right, Moyne Fuel Merchants, Bridgend, toasting British Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown, after his budget increased the price of petrol in the north. Also pictured Michael Canning.
Gerard Moyne, on right, Moyne Fuel Merchants, Bridgend, toasting British Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown, after his budget increased the price of petrol in the north. Also pictured Michael Canning. Photo: Archive
34. Limavady College student Paula McSparron who was offered a place in two English universities, pictured with Nora Canny, course tutor, medical secretary's diploma, and Annemarie Scullion, course tutor, NVQ Level III Administration.
Limavady College student Paula McSparron who was offered a place in two English universities, pictured with Nora Canny, course tutor, medical secretary's diploma, and Annemarie Scullion, course tutor, NVQ Level III Administration. Photo: Archive
35. Dave Duggan with Mae Simpson, manageress of Oxfam in the Diamond. Dave picked up the suit for the Oscars where 'Dance Lexie Dance' was nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Live Action Short Film category.
Dave Duggan with Mae Simpson, manageress of Oxfam in the Diamond. Dave picked up the suit for the Oscars where 'Dance Lexie Dance' was nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Live Action Short Film category. Photo: Archive