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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.

Diocesan Education Course at Iona Retreat Centre.

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Diocesan Education Course at Iona Retreat Centre. Photo: DJ

William Ross MP and John Hume MP at Magee.

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William Ross MP and John Hume MP at Magee. Photo: DJ

Derry Journal staff back in 1985.

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Derry Journal staff back in 1985. Photo: DJ

Damage to Cockhill Celtic football pitch by River Crana flooding.

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Damage to Cockhill Celtic football pitch by River Crana flooding. Photo: DJ

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