Group pictured at the start of the annual breakfast run for the Foyle Hospice which took place in July 1996. Included is Noel McMonagle, organiser.placeholder image
Group pictured at the start of the annual breakfast run for the Foyle Hospice which took place in July 1996. Included is Noel McMonagle, organiser.

OF TIMES GONE BY: Derry and Inishowen in pictures - July 1996

By Kevin Mullan
Published 30th Jul 2021, 18:06 BST

In July 1996 Fr. Charles Toland, formerly of Rossville Street, celebrated 40 years ministering in Zululand; Derry man Dermot Duffy broke Mr. Jack McClelland’s 31 year record by more than two hours for a swim from Tory Island to Magheroarty (near Gortahork) in Co. Donegal; and John Carey, a dancer with strong Donegal roots received three standing ovations for his magnificent performance in the spectacular ‘Lord of the Dance’ show. The ‘Journal’ photographers were also doing the rounds.

Residents from Carranbane Walk at their annual summer street party.

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Residents from Carranbane Walk at their annual summer street party.

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Cathal Breslin, who represented the Londonderry Feis at the prestigious National Festival of Music Festivals in Warwick.

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Cathal Breslin, who represented the Londonderry Feis at the prestigious National Festival of Music Festivals in Warwick.

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Grave diggers lower the remains of Great Hunger victims into the ground at Ballyoan Cemetery.

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Grave diggers lower the remains of Great Hunger victims into the ground at Ballyoan Cemetery.

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Brian McDonald, alongside the magnificent ‘Drontheim’ he built in Moville in July 1996.

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Brian McDonald, alongside the magnificent ‘Drontheim’ he built in Moville in July 1996.

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