Rosemount Youth Club's sponsored cycle to Buncrana.

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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.

Bowery Bar ladies darts team.

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Bowery Bar ladies darts team. Photo: DJ

Long Tower Old Boys v Derry City Council.

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Long Tower Old Boys v Derry City Council. Photo: DJ

Peace Rally at Guildhall Square.

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Peace Rally at Guildhall Square. Photo: DJ

St Columb's College students and staff present their Spanish exhibition.

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St Columb's College students and staff present their Spanish exhibition. Photo: DJ

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