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85 great pictures from Derry & Donegal back in September 1985

By Brendan McDaid

Published 16th Sep 2025, 13:13 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 from September 1985.

Hope they bring back some nice memories!

Photo copyright: Derry Journal.

Barney Devine and Rusty on the Ulster Way Walk.

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Barney Devine and Rusty on the Ulster Way Walk. Photo: DJ

Footballers in 1985.

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Footballers in 1985. Photo: DJ

Harvest time in 1985.

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Harvest time in 1985. Photo: DJ

Flooding at Bridgend, Inch and Buncrana areas.

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Flooding at Bridgend, Inch and Buncrana areas. Photo: DJ

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