91 great pictures from Derry and the north west back in 1986

By Brendan McDaid

Published 15th Sep 2026, 16:03 BST

The faces, the places, the fashion and the furnishings – it’s all here in these pictures from the Derry Journal archive of 40 years ago back in 1986.

Photos: Derry Journal Archive.

Rosemount Youth Club's sponsored cycle to Buncrana.

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Rosemount Youth Club's sponsored cycle to Buncrana. Photo: DJ

Owen Da Gama fan club launched at Reflections Disco.

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Owen Da Gama fan club launched at Reflections Disco. Photo: DJ

Dove Gardens residents protest at the Housing Executive in the Diamond.

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Dove Gardens residents protest at the Housing Executive in the Diamond. Photo: DJ

Local children visiting An Grianan.

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Local children visiting An Grianan. Photo: DJ

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