RETRO PHOTOS SPECIAL! Derry Feis in the 80s

By The Newsroom

Published 29th Jun 2022, 11:01 BST

Let’s take a trip down memory lane - 1983 and 1984 to be exact - to feature prizewinners from Feis Doire Colmcille. The Derry Journal has just published a new book jam-packed with Feis photos from its archive. Be sure to get your copy.

1984... Winning violinists at Feis Doire Colmcille.

placeholder image — 1984... Winning violinists at Feis Doire Colmcille.

1984... Proud medal winners.

placeholder image — 1984... Proud medal winners.

1984... Mary McLaughlin, school principal, with members of her team who were winners of various competitions at the Feis.

placeholder image — 1984... Mary McLaughlin, school principal, with members of her team who were winners of various competitions at the Feis.

1984... Prizewinners in the recorder competition.

placeholder image — 1984... Prizewinners in the recorder competition.

1984... Prizewinners at Feis Doire Colmcille.

placeholder image — 1984... Prizewinners at Feis Doire Colmcille.

1984... Eamon Sweeney, first in the heavy jig under 12.

placeholder image — 1984... Eamon Sweeney, first in the heavy jig under 12.

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