Back in 1994 I was probably working out who my favourite Power Ranger was, but apparently there was a whole world of other things going on.
The Newry Reporter from March 31, 1994, reported on the visit of President Mary Robinson to the town, as it was back then.
There was also revulsion following a cowardly attack on Cllr John Fee at his home – but he was being defiant, telling the Reporter that his attackers “won’t silence me!”
Just as it has been in recent years, the Reporter was also going through changes in 1994. The March 31 edition was the last in its current format with the paper being published from the following week in a more compact size.
And in sport there was a massive honour for Warrenpoint woman Mrs Belle O’Loughlin, who was appointed President of the All-Ireland Camogie Association.
Can you spot anyone you know in our selection of photos from 1994? Tag them in our social media posts!
1. Retro Reporter
Mr Peter Green, Manager of First Trust Bank, Hill Street, and Tina Byrne, of the Brass Monkey Restaurant staff and Mr Gerry Connor of the Cue Club hand over sponsorship cheques to three Abbey Grammar students who were cycling to Lourdes in 1994. Photo: Newry Reporter
2. Retro Reporter
Students of St Angela's College, Cork, were hosted by some Lower Sixth students of Our Lady's Grammar School, Newry. The Cork students were accompanied by Mrs Bushnell and Miss O'Connor. Photo: Newry Reporter
3. Retro Reporter
Anne Gregg enjoys the music and craic in the Horseshoe Bar, Hilltown. Photo: Newry Reporter
4. Retro Reporter
Dr Edward Haughey, Chairman and Managing Director of Norbrook Laboratories Limited, and the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Sir Patrick Mayhew, at the announcement of a £38.4 million investment programme which would create 235 new jobs at the pharmaceutical company. Photo: Newry Reporter