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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.

ROSPA director with the Mayor at the Guildhall.

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ROSPA director with the Mayor at the Guildhall. Photo: DJ

Derry City F.C. fans at one the first fixtures in the League of Ireland.

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Derry City F.C. fans at one the first fixtures in the League of Ireland. Photo: DJ

Duncreggan Supplies Derry City Sponsorship.

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Duncreggan Supplies Derry City Sponsorship. Photo: DJ

Historians from Ireland and Scotland at Magee.

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Historians from Ireland and Scotland at Magee. Photo: DJ

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