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.

Local women pictured in 1984.

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Local women pictured in 1984. Photo: DJ

Sparta A.C. Team Ulster Team Champions for second successive year.

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Sparta A.C. Team Ulster Team Champions for second successive year. Photo: DJ

Draughts match by telephone at Carrigans.

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Draughts match by telephone at Carrigans. Photo: DJ

Draughts match by telephone at Carrigans.

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Draughts match by telephone at Carrigans. Photo: DJ

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