NOSTALGIA: Derry and Inishowen in pictures - June 1982
In June 1982 people gathered in the Long Tower Church to pay the traditional tribute to Derry’s patron saint on his feast day and also to extend a warm-hearted welcome to members of the Discalced Carmelite Order; work to transform the Redcastle Hotel into a Grade A hotel which offered sports, recreational and residential facilities among the best in Ireland were completed; and it was reported that Derry’s new bridge could be completed by Christmas 1983, and in use in early 1984. As ever the ‘Journal’ photographers were on their beat.
By Kevin Mullan
Published 7th Jun 2022, 13:12 BST
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Sparta atheletes selected for a NI Women’s Athletic team international match against Brittany. From left, Marie Ward, Noeleen Mullan, Gail Stewart, Heather Wilson and Patricia Barr.
The Na Magha Hurling Club president, Billy Taylor, chatting to young members and parents at a ‘Club Night’ held in Carnhill Parish Centre in June 1982.
Jim ‘Jimbo’ Crossan, right, chair of the D&D FA, presenting trophies at the Top of the Hill Celtic F.C. annual presentation in Annie’s Bar. Pictured are, Chris McCallion, second from left, ‘Player of the Year’ and ‘Top Goalscorer’, Gerard McFeely, second from right, ‘Young Player of the Year’ and, on left, Matt Doherty, proprietor of Annie’s Bar.
Individual champion winners at a St. Columb’s College swimming gala. Front, from left, Intermediate Section winners, Colin Gavigan, breaststroke, Brian Kelly, backstroke, and Mark Quigley, butterfly, individual medley and front crawl. Back, from left, Senior Section winners, Eamonn Gormley, backstroke and butterfly, John Friel, breaststroke and Kevin Gormley, freestyle and individual medley.