At Hair Affair on Great James' Street back in 1985.

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115 great pictures from Derry & Donegal in November 1985

By Brendan McDaid

Published 4th Nov 2025, 13:34 BST

Updated 4th Nov 2025, 16:03 BST

We’re taking a step back in time to 40 years ago in the north west with these images from the Derry Journal archive from November 1985.

Hope they bring back some nice memories!

Photo copyright: Derry Journal.

Long Tower Folk Group L.P.

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Long Tower Folk Group L.P. Photo: DJ

Tristar IFA Junior Cup team.

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Tristar IFA Junior Cup team. Photo: DJ

Gransha Women's Institute donate radios for the hospital.

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Gransha Women's Institute donate radios for the hospital. Photo: DJ

Clondermot School at the Journal.

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Clondermot School at the Journal. Photo: DJ

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