Mickey Moran’s men had fought their way back from a preliminary round Ulster Championship exit against reigning All Ireland champions Tyrone to defeat Wicklow, Cavan, Wexford, Limerick and Westmeath on a memorable, against the odds run to the semi-final. The Oak Leafers were billed a huge underdogs against a star studded Kingdom line up including names like Cooper, O’Se and O’Sullivan and while the game eventually proved a bridge too far, the Derry fans still lit up Croke Park and, two decades on, we take a look back at a few memorable snaps from the day….
13. This young fan pictured at Croke Park on Sunday for the All Ireland Football Semi Final. (3108A27)
This young fan pictured at Croke Park on Sunday for the All Ireland Football Semi Final. (3108A27) Photo: Derry Journal
14. Kids getting tucked into their ice creams despite the intermitent showers at Croke park. (3108A26)
Kids getting tucked into their ice creams despite the intermitent showers at Croke park. (3108A26) Photo: Derry Journal
15. These fans were in fine voice during the semif final at Croke Park on Sunday. (3108A25)
These fans were in fine voice during the semi-final at Croke Park back in 2004. (3108A25) Photo: Derry Journal
16. The younger fans made a special effort to wear their County's colours. (3108A30)
The younger fans made a special effort to wear their county's colours. (3108A30) Photo: Derry Journal