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.

Derry City F.C. players back in December 1985.

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Derry City F.C. players back in December 1985. Photo: DJ

Moville Youth Club members raising money through a Bed Push for St Vincent de Paul.

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Moville Youth Club members raising money through a Bed Push for St Vincent de Paul. Photo: DJ

Austin's Sale queues.

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Austin's Sale queues. Photo: DJ

Jason Fair with newborn lambs in Fahan.

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Jason Fair with newborn lambs in Fahan. Photo: DJ

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