Carnhill Primary School presenting a cheque for the Resource Centre.

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49 great pictures of Derry & Inishowen back in the day 40 years ago

By Brendan McDaid

Published 3rd Jan 2024, 10:18 BST

Pictures from the Derry Journal archive from 40 years ago around Christmas and New Year 1983/ 84.

Photos: Derry Journal Archive.

Charity parachutists prepare to take to the skies for Age Concern.

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Charity parachutists prepare to take to the skies for Age Concern. Photo: DJ

Galliagh Co-op Draw winners.

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Galliagh Co-op Draw winners. Photo: DJ

Guinness sponsors St Eugene's Boxing Club.

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Guinness sponsors St Eugene's Boxing Club. Photo: DJ

St Brigid's and St Joseph's Pioneers.

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St Brigid's and St Joseph's Pioneers. Photo: DJ

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