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.

Aileach Gun Club Vermin Shoot.

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Aileach Gun Club Vermin Shoot. Photo: Dj Archive

D.U.P. Press Conference in the Guildhall.

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D.U.P. Press Conference in the Guildhall. Photo: DJ

Thornhill Past Pupils Dinner Dance at Everglades Hotel.

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Thornhill Past Pupils Dinner Dance at Everglades Hotel. Photo: DJ Archive

Thornhill Past Pupils Dinner Dance at Everglades Hotel.

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Thornhill Past Pupils Dinner Dance at Everglades Hotel. Photo: DJ Archive

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