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Scenes from the Bogside during rioting on August 12.

63 great pictures from Derry & Donegal back in January 1985

We’ve been back in the archives to scan the Derry Journal film negatives from January 1985 to give you a snapshot of life in the city and region 40 years ago this month.

By Brendan McDaid
Published 17th Jan 2025, 08:57 BST
Updated 25th Jan 2025, 08:52 BST

Photos: Derry Journal archive.

Leafair FA Cup Final.

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Leafair FA Cup Final. Photo: DJ

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Post Office presentation to Mrs Burns.

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Post Office presentation to Mrs Burns. Photo: DJ

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Men at work back in 1985.

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Men at work back in 1985. Photo: DJ

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Senior Cricket Final - Donemana and Brigade.

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Senior Cricket Final - Donemana and Brigade. Photo: DJ

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