These old photos from the archives of the Derry Journal feature some of the winners from Feis Doire Colmcille in the 1970s. The Feis is, of course, just about to celebrate its 100th birthday. It has always had a special place in the hearts of Derry people. Here’s to another 100!
By The Newsroom
Published 12th Apr 2022, 12:51 BST
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1976... Winners in the children's verse-speaking competitions. From left are Elaine Hunter, St Eugene's Convent School, winner of the girls' under-6 competition, Sean McGeehan, Maybrook Park, Derry, winner of the boys' under-7 category, and John Ennis, St Eugene's Convent, winner of the boys' under 6 competition.
1977... Martina Mullan, Kerrigan School, Omagh, on left, winner of the reel or slip jig (under 9), pictured with the other prizewinners in the competition at Feis Doire Colmcille. On right is the runner-up Patricia Melaugh, St Oran's School, Waterside, and, in centre, are Siobhan McQuaid, Kerrigan School, and Kieran Carlin, Rogers' School, Castlederg, who tied for third place.
1977... Members of the Henderson family, Derry, joint winners of the Family Group Dance Competition at the Feis. From left are Kay, Rosemary, Philomena, Deirdre and Pat.
1978... Prizewinners in the senior set dance competition. In centre is the winner, Shaun Toland (McLaughlin School), with, on left, Hilary Kwlly (McLaughlin School), who was second, and, on right, Helen Doherty (St Oran's School, Clonmany), who was third.