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.

Carndonagh Mart Christmas Show and Sale.

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Carndonagh Mart Christmas Show and Sale. Photo: DJ

Ladies preparing Mini Marathon entries for posting to competitors.

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Ladies preparing Mini Marathon entries for posting to competitors. Photo: DJ

Radio Foyle Mastermind competition.

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Radio Foyle Mastermind competition. Photo: DJ

Sheila McClean exhibition.

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Sheila McClean exhibition. Photo: DJ

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