The top three men pictured following the Ulster Cross Country Championships at St Columb's Park back in January 1984.

The top three men pictured following the Ulster Cross Country Championships at St Columb's Park back in January 1984.

25 nostalgic photos from the January 1984 Ulster Cross Country Championships in Derry

By Simon Collins

Published 17th Jan 2024, 16:40 BST

The Ulster Cross Country Championships at St Columb's Park in Derry was always one of the most popular sporting events in the city and we’ve dipped into the ‘Journal’ archives to look back at the event which took place 40 years ago in January 1984.

Hundreds of runners from across Ulster gathered at the Waterside venue for the race and our photographer was on hand to take these fantastic photographs to mark the occasion.

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This ladies team pose for a photograph before the Ulster Cross Country Championships at St Columb's Park in Derry 40 years ago.

5. Ulster Cross Country Championships 1984

This ladies team pose for a photograph before the Ulster Cross Country Championships at St Columb's Park in Derry 40 years ago. Photo: DJ

These runners make their way through St Columb's Park during the Ulster Cross Country Championships back in January 1984.

6. Ulster Cross Country Championships at St Columb's Park 1984.

These runners make their way through St Columb's Park during the Ulster Cross Country Championships back in January 1984. Photo: DJ

Runners make their way up the hill during the Ulster Cross Country Championships at St Columb's Park in Derry 40 years ago.

7. Ulster Cross Country Championships at St Columb's Park 1984.

Runners make their way up the hill during the Ulster Cross Country Championships at St Columb's Park in Derry 40 years ago. Photo: DJ

Action from the Ulster Cross Country Championships at St Columb's Park in Derry 40 years ago back in January 1984.

8. Ulster Cross Country Championships at St Columb's Park in 1984.

Action from the Ulster Cross Country Championships at St Columb's Park in Derry 40 years ago back in January 1984. Photo: dj