Getting into the groove back at The Carraig disco back in 1985.

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107 great photos from Derry and Donegal back in December 1985

By Brendan McDaid

Published 14th Dec 2025, 08:57 BST

We’ve been back in the archives to bring you on a trip down memory lane with these photos from December 1985.

Photos: Derry Journal.

Strathfoyle CSSI Toy collection.

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Strathfoyle CSSI Toy collection. Photo: DJ

MS Christmas Lunch.

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MS Christmas Lunch. Photo: DJ

Darts competition winners in Derry.

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Darts competition winners in Derry. Photo: DJ

Moville Christmas Day Swim.

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Moville Christmas Day Swim. Photo: DJ

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