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.

Buncrana town centre by night.

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Buncrana town centre by night. Photo: DJ

Young Derry people with the Mayor.

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Young Derry people with the Mayor. Photo: DJ

Mothers Pride Golfing Society get new sweaters.

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Mothers Pride Golfing Society get new sweaters. Photo: DJ

Tillie & Hendersons Arcade staff presenting a cheque to Dr Tom McGinley for the Foyle Hospice.

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Tillie & Hendersons Arcade staff presenting a cheque to Dr Tom McGinley for the Foyle Hospice. Photo: DJ

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