These photographs, there are 20 in total are from August 1981, so they are 43 years old.
We were wondering if any of our readers might be able to identify those in the photographs.
Have a look through this selection and let us know, drop us a comment, or email [email protected].
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17. Tina McFadden and Ann Murphy from Armoy, Co Antrim, trying to strike a deal for a saddle from John McAuley from Ballymena, Co Antrim, at Ballycastle’s Oul’ Lammas Fair in August 1981. Picture: News Letter archives
Tina McFadden and Ann Murphy from Armoy, Co Antrim, trying to strike a deal for a saddle from John McAuley from Ballymena, Co Antrim, at Ballycastle’s Oul’ Lammas Fair in August 1981. Picture: News Letter archives Photo: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage

18. The Oul Lammas Fair at Ballycastle, the traditional setting for a deal over a decent pony. Photograph from the fair in August 1981. Picture: Randall Mulligan/News Letter archives
The Oul Lammas Fair at Ballycastle, the traditional setting for a deal over a decent pony. Photograph from the fair in August 1981. Picture: Randall Mulligan/News Letter archives Photo: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage

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We were wondering if any of our readers might be able to identify those in the photographs. Picture: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage Photo: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage

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We were wondering if any of our readers might be able to identify those in the photographs. Picture: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage Photo: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage


