RETRO PHOTOS SPECIAL! Memories of Derry Feis

By The Newsroom

Published 20th Jun 2022, 10:40 BST

These old photos from the archives of the Derry Journal feature prizewinners from Feis Doire Colmcille. A new book, jam-packed full of Feis photos from the 1960s, 70s and 80, will be available to buy from local outlets and online in the next few days. Be sure to get your copy!

1963... St Patrick’s Girls’ choir, conducted by Mrs Quigley, winners of the Gregorian chant for girls.

placeholder image — 1963... St Patrick’s Girls’ choir, conducted by Mrs Quigley, winners of the Gregorian chant for girls.

1962... Winners of the senior four-hand reel was this team from the McLaughlin School. From left are Barry Doherty, Evelyn Callaghan, Johnny McCallion and Marie Hamilton.

placeholder image — 1962... Winners of the senior four-hand reel was this team from the McLaughlin School. From left are Barry Doherty, Evelyn Callaghan, Johnny McCallion and Marie Hamilton.

1967... Cissie Parlour, winner of the Fr McDaid Cup, the 'blue riband' of Feis Doire Colmcille.

placeholder image — 1967... Cissie Parlour, winner of the Fr McDaid Cup, the 'blue riband' of Feis Doire Colmcille.

1969... Dancers from the De Glin Academy who were prizewinners at the Feis. From left are Sean Monaghan, Deirdre Deeney, Danny Marley, Noeleen O'Hara, Vincent Taggart, Bridie Breslin, Dermot Walker and Anne McDaid.

placeholder image — 1969... Dancers from the De Glin Academy who were prizewinners at the Feis. From left are Sean Monaghan, Deirdre Deeney, Danny Marley, Noeleen O'Hara, Vincent Taggart, Bridie Breslin, Dermot Walker and Anne McDaid.

1976... Sean Hickey, MacCafferty School of Music, winner of the boys' solo (under 8).

placeholder image — 1976... Sean Hickey, MacCafferty School of Music, winner of the boys' solo (under 8).

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