65 great pictures of faces and places in Derry & Donegal back in April 1985

By Brendan McDaid

Published 18th Apr 2025, 14:45 BST

Updated 18th Apr 2025, 14:55 BST

We’re taking a step back in time to 40 years ago in the north west with these images from the Derry Journal archive of April 1985. Hope they bring back some nice memories!

Photo copyright: Derry Journal.

Pictured are competitors in the Derry Feis back in April 1985.

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Pictured are competitors in the Derry Feis back in April 1985. Photo: Derry Journal

The Easter Sunday commemoration in Derry.

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The Easter Sunday commemoration in Derry. Photo: DJ

Superfare's new electronic checking system.

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Superfare's new electronic checking system. Photo: DJ

Thornhill Netball team.

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Thornhill Netball team. Photo: DJ

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