Photos from the Derry Journal archive pull back the curtain on our past
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1977... Pupils from St Eugene's Convent Infants' School, Francis Street, who were successful at Feis Doire Colmcille. From left are, Kevin Morrison, Allison McDowell, Sean McFadden, Michael Harkin, Catriona Harkin and Isabel Hickey.
1977... Mary Guckian, principal, Holy Child PS, presenting trophies to the winners of the school's junior youth club competitions. Front, from left, Ursula Deeney, Majella McKeever, Jacqueline O'Kane, Cathy Patterson, Tina Gillespie. At back, Jim Nash, Kevin Doherty and Thomas McManus.
1977... Special guests of the management of the Strand Cinema at the first showing in Derry of the film, 'Rocky', which won three Oscars, were boxer Charlie Nash and his wife, Betty. George Arrow, manager of the cinema, presents Charlie with a piece of Ulster pewterware to mark the occasion. Included is James McCauley, director, Strand Cinema.
1977... City of Derry swimmers who were winners of Group A of the Provincial Towns Swimming League. At front, are, Jacqueline McLaughlin, Margaret Gallagher, Sharon Doherty, Cliodha O'Carolan and Jim McAnee. At back are Paul Quinnell, Glenn Cooley, Darren Atkinson, Kevin McKane and Brian Kelly.