In January 1988 talks got underway between union representatives and management at the Welch Margetson shirt factory on Trench Road, where more than 600 workers were out on unofficial strike; a glimpse of part of a buried building in the grounds of Magee College in Derry focussed attention on the role of the city as a major naval base for the Allies during World War Two; and final preparations got underway for the closure of St. Columb’s Hospital, Derry. As ever the ‘Journal’ photographers were on the beat.
By Kevin Mullan
Published 27th Jan 2022, 18:21 BST
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Molly and Jack Quigley, proprietors of Boulevard night club, with Terence Morrison, winner of the 1987 Anna Sweeney Memorial Cup, launching the annual talent competition in January 1988.
Mr. Jimmy Duffy, who spent Christmas and New Year in America, with his daughter Mrs. Frances Hodgkins, presents a Seal of the State of New Hampshire from Governor John Sununu to the Mayor, Councillor Jim Guy.