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.

Rehearsals for a stage play.

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Rehearsals for a stage play. Photo: DJ

Pat Jennings' visit to the city.

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Pat Jennings' visit to the city. Photo: DJ

Ladies Snooker charity group at Guildhall.

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Ladies Snooker charity group at Guildhall. Photo: DJ

Players, club officials and staff and fans as Derry City FC face Finn Harps FC at Ballybofey in their first league meeting.

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Players, club officials and staff and fans as Derry City FC face Finn Harps FC at Ballybofey in their first league meeting. Photo: DJ

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