The cultural life of the city was thriving as the ‘71 Players presented ‘Many Young Men of Twenty’ at the Little Theatre in Orchard Street and folk group Clan na nGael geared up for busy winter of gigs.
Here is a selection of photographs snapped by the ‘Journal’s’ photographers in November 1972.
5. Paddy Devlin addressing the SDLP conference in Dungiven.
Paddy Devlin addressing the SDLP conference in Dungiven. Photo: Archive
6. Republicans gather at the Irish Customs post at Killea in support of Seán Mac Stíofáin.
Republicans gather at the Irish Customs post at Killea in support of Seán Mac Stíofáin. Photo: archive
7. Mary Peters handing over the keys of a new car to Hazel Ferris of Knockwellan Park.
Mary Peters handing over the keys of a new car to Hazel Ferris of Knockwellan Park. Photo: archive
8. From left, Mrs. Norman O'Hara, Mr. Frank Friel, Mr. Noel McManmon, Mrs. Moya McBride and Mr. Norman O'Hara, with boxes made by Speediprint for Clubman Shirts Ltd.
From left, Mrs. Norman O'Hara, Mr. Frank Friel, Mr. Noel McManmon, Mrs. Moya McBride and Mr. Norman O'Hara, with boxes made by Speediprint for Clubman Shirts Ltd. Photo: archive