41 photos providing a snapshot of life in Derry & Inishowen back in January 1984

We’re reeling back the years here to bring you a snapshot of what was happening in Derry back 40 years ago back in January 1984.

By Brendan McDaid

Published 8th Jan 2024, 17:21 BST

Updated 8th Jan 2024, 17:31 BST

Photos: Derry Journal archive.

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Residents with Bishop Edward Daly and other clergy at the St Eugene's Parish Senior Citizens Party in the parish hall. Photo: DJ Archive

Residents with Bishop Edward Daly and other clergy at the St Eugene's Parish Senior Citizens Party in the parish hall. Photo: DJ Archive

Senio Citizens party in the Bogside Inn. Photo: DJ

New Year's babies with their mothers and staff at Altnagelvin hospital. Photo: DJ Archive