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 group of runners break away from the main pack at the 1984 Ulster Cross Country Championships at St Columb's Park.

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

This group of runners break away from the main pack at the 1984 Ulster Cross Country Championships at St Columb's Park. Photo: DJ

These runners make their way up a steep incline at the 1984 Ulster Cross Country Championships at St Columb's Park.

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

These runners make their way up a steep incline at the 1984 Ulster Cross Country Championships at St Columb's Park. Photo: DJ

Runners take on a testing hill at the Ulster Cross Country Championships at St Columb's Park in Derry 40 years ago back in January 1984.

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

Runners take on a testing hill at the Ulster Cross Country Championships at St Columb's Park in Derry 40 years ago back in January 1984. Photo: DJ

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

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

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