Lyndsey Brennan: "Outside waving into our Nana". — Lyndsey Brennan: "Outside waving into our Nana". | other

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50 days of lockdown in Derry - your pictures sum it all up

By Valerie Martin

Published 12th May 2020, 17:36 BST

Updated 12th May 2020, 17:38 BST

To mark 50 days of lockdown, we asked Journal readers to send us the one photo that best reflects what lockdown has meant most to them. We are delighted to share this first fantastic collection of images - ranging from the most poignant to the downright hilarious. Each of them capture a memorable moment in these unforgettable times.

Thanks to all those who have shared these very special pictures with us. Keep a look out over the next few days for more.

Sharon Kelly: "Supporting our frontline workers".

9. Woolly window display

Sharon Kelly: "Supporting our frontline workers". | other

Nuala Callaghan Cregan: "Celebrating my husband's 60th! A birthday we will NEVER forget!"

10. Quarantine birthday

Nuala Callaghan Cregan: "Celebrating my husband's 60th! A birthday we will NEVER forget!" | other

Jerry Sharkey: "Essential worker, driving through the night delivering the news on both sides of the border. Errigal sunrise".

11. A new day

Jerry Sharkey: "Essential worker, driving through the night delivering the news on both sides of the border. Errigal sunrise". | other

Megan McDaid: "Day at the horses with the kiddies".

12. Sunny smiles

Megan McDaid: "Day at the horses with the kiddies". | other

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