backing to Derry in its efforts to host the Eurovision Song Contest. The Journal photographers - as ever - were out and about in Derry and Donegal.
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Patrons enjoy refreshments in the dramatic setting of the ancient ruins of Northburg Castle at the Castle Inn.
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Damien O’Kane impresses the judges in the Banjo competition at the Co. Derry Fleadh held in the Holy Child Primary School in June 1996.
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Derry Journal reporter Dolan O’Hagan chats to Mrs. Judith Salerno, Senior Vice-President Stream International following the announcement of a planned expansion. Included is Ken Pearson, director, human resources.
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Terrie Shiels, Mountjoy Street, and Áine Ní Seoige, Brandywell, listen as the results of the U-9 Irish Language conversation competition are announced at the Co. Derry Fleadh at Holy Child Primary School.