111 Pictures of Derry and Donegal youngsters enjoying summer 2003

Daire Ní Chanáin

18 August 2023 at 5:31 am·9-min read

Children from the Tullyally area pictured with Playgroup asistant Elaine Campbell and Playgroup co-ordinator Leanne Street at the end of the Club United summer scheme. (2908JB13):Derry youngsters enjoying summer in August 2003

Here’s some pictures of Derry young people enjoying all the summer activities 20 years ago. See any wee faces you recognise?

Derry youngsters enjoying summer in August 2003 (Photo: Derry Journal Archive)

Children from Strabane who partipated in a week long circus workshop at Melvin Hall. (2108JB01):Derry youngsters enjoying summer in August 2003

Adam McGinley and Orla McGurn practice their circus skills prior to todays performance at Melvin Hall in Strabane at 3pm. A group of local children participated iin a week long circus workshop organised and funded by Strabane District Council. (2108JB02):Derry youngsters enjoying summer in August 2003

AN APPLE A DAY....Chloe Casey (5) and Sara (7) tucking into the healty munch at the Gasworks cafe in the Gasyard Centre. The children were at the Healthy Breakfast organised by the Bogside and Brandywell Health Forum as part oif the Gasyard Feile. (1508C91):Derry youngsters enjoying summer in August 2003

Sisters Jennifer and Rayanne O'Doherty with Julie Connolly, Food Advisor with Sainsbury's during the Cool Cook Club at the Strand Road store. (1508JB06) :Derry youngsters enjoying summer in August 2003

Donegal ace midfielder Paul McGonigle gets a lesson in high fielding from aspiring GAA star Jordan McDaid (8) (1508JB90). :Derry youngsters enjoying summer in August 2003

Sisters Sarah, Bethany and Rachel Smyth from Derry enjoying the sunshine at St. Columb's park yesterday afternoon. (0808JB98):Derry youngsters enjoying summer in August 2003

Young people from the Backstage Theatre Company rehearsing for the forthcoming Backstage Theatre Company production of " The Fame Game". Included in photo are Elaine McDaid, Charlene O'Kane, Emma O'Neill, Laura Harkness, Broná Jackson, Shauna Kavanagh, Cherine McGilligan and Lyndsey Fitzgerald. (0808JB90):Derry youngsters enjoying summer in August 2003

Claudy friends Emma connolly and Marria Moore have some fun in the sun. (0808JB99):Derry youngsters enjoying summer in August 2003

Laura Henry and Shannon Walsh from Ballymena give Shannon's mum Siobhan a little help cooling down at Ballyliffin yesterday. (0508JB71):Derry youngsters enjoying summer in August 2003

Waterbabies......... 1 year old Conal and Jake Harkin and 2 year old Molly McDaid muck about in the sand at Neds Point yesterday. (0508JB74):Derry youngsters enjoying summer in August 2003

Donna and Stephanie Stewart from Dublin enjoying the sand at Ballyliffin. (0508JB70):Derry youngsters enjoying summer in August 2003

5 year old Brianian Gill having a splshiing time at Buncrana. (0508JB75):Derry youngsters enjoying summer in August 2003

Jack & Jill playgroup leaders Hazel Halus, Kim Curran and Eleanor Gallagher pictured with participants of the summer scheme. (0108JB73):Derry youngsters enjoying summer in August 2003

Joanne Holmes from Sparta AC displays the gold medal she won in the under 18 javelin at the All Ireland Championships in Tullamore. (2907PG02) :Derry youngsters enjoying summer in August 2003

Members of Olympian Youth and Athletic Club who achieved medal success at the All Ireland Athletics Championships held in Tullamore. Included, from left, Patrick O'Donnoll, gold in the triple jump and bronze in the 300m, Lee Barlow, bronze in the javelin, and Michelle O'Donnoll, coach. Missing from picture is Shauna Donnelly, silver in the triple jump. (2907PG01) :Derry youngsters enjoying summer in August 2003

Councillor Thomas Conway with Sarah Murphy and children who are taking part in a carnival parade to Guildhall Square at the close of the Playhouse Childrens Art Festival. (2907PG10) :Derry youngsters enjoying summer in August 2003

Young people and leaders from the Greater Shantallow Circus Skills Project join in with the Palyhouse Childrens Art Festival. Included, back row from left, Hugh Barbor, Jean Nixon, Maurice Richmond, Simona Quondamatteo, Lavern O'Donnoll, and Oliver Green. (2907PG09) :Derry youngsters enjoying summer in August 2003

Ciaran Downey, left, and Mark Brenna take part in the fun of the festivities during the Playhouse Childrens Art Festival. (2907PG11) :Derry youngsters enjoying summer in August 2003

Contenders for the festival queen crown at the 36th Clonmany Festival. Included, front from left, Shauna Doherty, McCauley's Bar, Fiona Harkin, The Square Bar, Leona Kenny, Ballyliffin Golf Club, Sandra Diver, Doherty's Butchers, and Sara Doherty, The Rusty Nail. Standing, from left, Anne Michelle Gibbons, Inishowen Car Dismantalers, Noleen Doherty, Wooblies Bar, Joan Grant, Amanda's Tots and Cots, Jenni Lee White, McFeely's Bar, Fiona Devlin, Creative Sewing, Mary Doherty, McDonald's Bar, and Clare Gilmore, McLaughlin Homes. (2907PG04) :Derry youngsters enjoying summer in August 2003

Young people put on a dance performane during the Playhouse Childrens Art Festival. (2907PG08) :Derry youngsters enjoying summer in August 2003

Contenders for the festival queen crown at the 36th Clonmany Festival. Included, front from left, Jacinta Mulhern, Comiskey's Bar, Claire Doherty, Clonamany Youth Club, Laura Doherty, The Spinning Wheel, and Michelle Hands, McDaid's Supermarket. Standing, from left, Louise McCLoskey, High Stool Bar, Laura Doherty, Briney's Bar, Shauna Devlin, Pollen Beach Hotel, Caroline Doherty, Strand Hotel, and Mairead Tully, Coyle's. (2907PG03) :Derry youngsters enjoying summer in August 2003

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