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.

North West College Secretarial Dept. presenting cheques to charities.

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North West College Secretarial Dept. presenting cheques to charities. Photo: DJ

Thornhill College Formal.

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Thornhill College Formal. Photo: DJ

Young people enjoying a Christmas party back in 1985.

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Young people enjoying a Christmas party back in 1985. Photo: DJ

Everglades cheque to sponsor Derry City v Finn Harps at the Brandywell.

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Everglades cheque to sponsor Derry City v Finn Harps at the Brandywell. Photo: DJ

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