It was reported that it seemed likely that a proposed major development for Greencastle fishing port would not be undertaken in the near future, much to the disappointment of local fishermen who had been campaigning to have the pier properly developed for almost 20 years.
It was revealed that there may have been as many as 12,000 women not included in the official unemployment figures, according to the Equal Opportunities Commission for Northern Ireland.
As ever the ‘Journal’ photographers were doing the rounds.
. Siobhan Gillespie, from Philip Street, demonstrating exercises at a 'Talkback' dance session at Templemore Sports Complex.
Siobhan Gillespie, from Philip Street, demonstrating exercises at a 'Talkback' dance session at Templemore Sports Complex. Photo: Derry Journal archive
1. Mr. Packie McLaughlin, chairman, Quigley's Point Community Centre committee, officially opening the new centre in October 1982.
Mr. Packie McLaughlin, chairman, Quigley's Point Community Centre committee, officially opening the new centre in October 1982. Photo: Derry Journal archive
2. Some young people giving a spectacular display of dancing for 'Talkback' at the Templemore Sports Complex in October 1982. Their tutor is Marie Mannon, from Belfast.
Some young people giving a spectacular display of dancing for 'Talkback' at the Templemore Sports Complex in October 1982. Their tutor is Marie Mannon, from Belfast. Photo: Derry Journal archive
3. Fr. Gerard Convery, St. Eugene’s, with leaders of the 4th & 12th Derry Unit of the Catholic Boy Scouts of Ireland.
Fr. Gerard Convery, St. Eugene’s, with leaders of the 4th & 12th Derry Unit of the Catholic Boy Scouts of Ireland. Photo: Journal archive
4. Danny Bradley, right, Chair, Donegal Federation of Youth Clubs, speaking to attendees at an Inishowen Federation of Youth Clubs even in Carndonagh.
Danny Bradley, right, Chair, Donegal Federation of Youth Clubs, speaking to attendees at an Inishowen Federation of Youth Clubs even in Carndonagh. Photo: Journal archive