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.

Donaldson & Lee at Dales Corner.

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Donaldson & Lee at Dales Corner. Photo: DJ

Buncrana Pioneers.

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Buncrana Pioneers. Photo: DJ

Chapel Road Primary School cheque presented to the Red Cross.

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Chapel Road Primary School cheque presented to the Red Cross. Photo: DJ

Long Tower Youth Group with their new record.

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Long Tower Youth Group with their new record. Photo: DJ

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