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.

Mother and Toddlers protest at Gobnascale Community Centre.

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Mother and Toddlers protest at Gobnascale Community Centre. Photo: DJ

Magee students party for Belmont School.

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Magee students party for Belmont School. Photo: DJ

St Mary's SBSI Cubs Presenting toys to Altnagelvin Children's Ward.

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St Mary's SBSI Cubs Presenting toys to Altnagelvin Children's Ward. Photo: DJ

North West Senior Billiards Final at George's Bar / McClarry v McVeigh.

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North West Senior Billiards Final at George's Bar / McClarry v McVeigh. Photo: DJ

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