Dancing together at the St Eugene's Parish Senior Citizens Party in the parish hall.

placeholder image — Dancing together at the St Eugene's Parish Senior Citizens Party in the parish hall.

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

By Brendan McDaid

Published 8th Jan 2024, 17:21 BST

Updated 8th Jan 2024, 17:31 BST

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.

Photos: Derry Journal archive.

The Sportsman in Carndonagh.

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The Sportsman in Carndonagh. Photo: DJ

Wellworths staff present cheque to Mr D. Whyte for Cancer Research.

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Wellworths staff present cheque to Mr D. Whyte for Cancer Research. Photo: DJ

Post Office Social Club Lyttle Trophy quiz presentation.

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Post Office Social Club Lyttle Trophy quiz presentation. Photo: Dj Archive

Post Office Social Club Lyttle Trophy quiz presentation.

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Post Office Social Club Lyttle Trophy quiz presentation. Photo: DJ

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