OF TIMES GONE BY: Derry and Inishowen in pictures - June 1996
In June 1996 Derry born composer, Kevin O’Connell, received a major honour when he was elected to Aosdána; record temperatures brought thousands to Donegal beaches but caused major concern due to the county’s dwindling water supplies; and security was stepped up in several towns throughout the north.
By The Newsroom
Published 21st Jun 2021, 11:17 GMT
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Martin McGuinness, Sinn Féin chief negotiator, addressing the press and broadcast media during peace talks in Belfast in June 1996.
Members of the Bree Inn darts team, Malin Head, who were runners-up in the McAteer Cup, pictured at the Inishowen Ladies Darts Presentation Dunner Dance in the Ballyliffen Hotel. Seated, from left, Ann McLaughlin, treasurer, Liliy Noone, vice-chairperson, Jean Dreary, Caroline Harrigan, chairperson and Sara McLaughlin, secretary. Standing, from left, Sara Kirkland, Angela Doherty, Kathleen McKeever and Audrey Bredin.
The St. Joseph’s minor side who won the North Derry league in only their first year in the competition. Included are team managers, Seamus Toman and Paddy McCallion.
Members of the Inishowen Ladies Darts Committee pictured with members of the Fisherman’s Bar, Glengad, winners of the McAteer Cup. Seated, from left, are Ann McLaughlin, treasurer, Jackie McColgan, Finola McColgan, Caroline Harrigan, chairperson, and Marjorie McDaid. Standing, from left, are Sara McLaughlin, secretary, Lily Noone, vice-chairperson, Pauline McColgan, Melissa Kelly, Sarah Kirkland and Audrey Bredin.