Parties and celebrations in Derry back in 2004. Barney McMonagleParties and celebrations in Derry back in 2004. Barney McMonagle
Parties and celebrations in Derry back in 2004. Barney McMonagle

91 brilliant photographs of punters enjoying parties and celebrations in Derry in October 2004

Nadine Coyle and her Girlsaloud bandmates were riding high in the pop charts as ‘Love Machine’ battled it out with the likes of Green Day’s ‘American Idiot’ and Eric Prydz’s ‘Call on Me’ for the number 1 spot.

Across the pond Democrat John Kerry was challenging the incumbent Republican George W Bush for the presidency of the United States of America. It was October 2004.

In Derry, many ‘Journal’ readers had various good causes for celebration during that month. Here’s a selection of cracking photographs from that time. Recognise anyone?

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