The third anniversary of Bloody Sunday is marked in Derry in January 1975.

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49 archive pictures from Derry & Donegal back in January 1975

Here we present photos of people and places from the Derry Journal archive of 50 years ago back in January 1975.

By Brendan McDaid

Published 31st Jan 2025, 12:24 BST

Photos: Derry Journal Archive.

Finn Harps v Drogheda.

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Finn Harps v Drogheda. Photo: Dj

Finn Harps v Drogheda.

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Finn Harps v Drogheda. Photo: DJ

Norman Deane Inland Revenue retirement presentation.

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Norman Deane Inland Revenue retirement presentation. Photo: DJ

Desmonds monthly petrol draw.

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Desmonds monthly petrol draw. Photo: DJ

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