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 V EMFA at the Brandywell - snow clearing before the match.

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Derry City V EMFA at the Brandywell - snow clearing before the match. Photo: DJ

Derry City V EMFA at the Brandywell - snow clearing before the match.

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Derry City V EMFA at the Brandywell - snow clearing before the match. Photo: DJ

Mayor's Christmas Day visit to Altnagelvin Hospital.

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Mayor's Christmas Day visit to Altnagelvin Hospital. Photo: DJ

Presentation to Clonmany teacher Mrs K McEleney at Strand Hotel.

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Presentation to Clonmany teacher Mrs K McEleney at Strand Hotel. Photo: DJ

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