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.

Mayor and Mayoress visit to Children's Ward Altnagelvin on Christmas Day.

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Mayor and Mayoress visit to Children's Ward Altnagelvin on Christmas Day. Photo: DJ

Molins Club Christmas Snooker trophy presentation.

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Molins Club Christmas Snooker trophy presentation. Photo: DJ

Steelstown Primary School Show.

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Steelstown Primary School Show. Photo: DJ

Steelstown Primary School Show.

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Steelstown Primary School Show. Photo: DJ

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