We have delved into the Derry News photographic archive once again this week with a gallery of pictures from Derry's Downey's Bar. Sarah Connelly and Louise Harley.

placeholder image — We have delved into the Derry News photographic archive once again this week with a gallery of pictures from Derry's Downey's Bar. Sarah Connelly and Louise Harley.

Throwback Thursday: Partytime in Downey's Bar, Derry (2008)

By Staff reporter

Published 23rd Mar 2023, 10:33 GMT

How many familiar faces will you recognise from the archives of the Derry News?

Ailish and Colin.

5.

Ailish and Colin.

Tom Cruise, Dymphna McShane, Pop and Brian.

6.

Tom Cruise, Dymphna McShane, Pop and Brian.

Leigh Feeney and Marlena McCauley.

7.

Leigh Feeney and Marlena McCauley.

Shirley and Pamela McCloskey.

8.

Shirley and Pamela McCloskey.

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