Boxer Barry McGuigan with local people at the Derry Christmas light switch-on in December 1983.Boxer Barry McGuigan with local people at the Derry Christmas light switch-on in December 1983.
Boxer Barry McGuigan with local people at the Derry Christmas light switch-on in December 1983.

13 brilliant pictures of boxer Barry McGuigan switching on Derry's Christmas lights in 1983

There was huge excitement in Derry in 1983 when the hugely successful and famous boxer, Barry McGuigan, switched on the Christmas lights.
By Laura Glenn
Published 13th Dec 2023, 12:40 GMT
Updated 13th Dec 2023, 14:57 GMT

See if you can spot yourself or someone you know in these pictures from our archive.

There was a lot of excitement and cheer during the Christmas Lights Switch on Derry in December 1983.

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There was a lot of excitement and cheer during the Christmas Lights Switch on Derry in December 1983. Photo: dj

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Christmas Lights Switch on Derry December 1983

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Christmas Lights Switch on Derry December 1983 Photo: dj

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Having a wee sing-song at the Christmas Lights Switch on Derry in December 1983.

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Having a wee sing-song at the Christmas Lights Switch on Derry in December 1983. Photo: dj

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Santa was a big hit at the Christmas Lights Switch on Derry in December 1983.

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Santa was a big hit at the Christmas Lights Switch on Derry in December 1983. Photo: dj

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