20 YEARS ON: 68 pictures of Halloween celebrations in Derry in 2003

By Daire Ní Chanáin

Published 25th Oct 2023, 12:52 BST

Updated 25th Oct 2023, 15:13 BST

20 years ago these weird and wonderful characters took to the streets of Derry to celebrate Halloween in style.

Recognise anyone under the face paint and the glad rags?

1. 20 YEARS ON: Halloween celebrations in Derry in 2003

20 YEARS ON: Halloween celebrations in Derry in 2003 Photo: Derry Journal Archive

The Carroll family from Newry. (0311JB12):20 YEARS ON: Halloween celebrations in Derry in 2003 Photo: Derry Journal Archive

Keith McElhinney and Michaela Tierney clowning around. (0311JB03):20 YEARS ON: Halloween celebrations in Derry in 2003 Photo: Derry Journal Archive

McLaughlin family get into the swing of things. (0311JB21):20 YEARS ON: Halloween celebrations in Derry in 2003 Photo: Derry Journal Archive