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 GMT

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.

Sorting out a rat problem across Carnhill.

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Sorting out a rat problem across Carnhill. Photo: DJ

Stan Caul Billiards Final at George's Bar.

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Stan Caul Billiards Final at George's Bar. Photo: DJ

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate presentations at the Guildhall.

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Basic Food Hygiene Certificate presentations at the Guildhall. Photo: DJ

Casper's Discoteque at Waterloo Street.

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Casper's Discoteque at Waterloo Street. Photo: DJ

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