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

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

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.

Grianan Celtic annual presentations.

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Grianan Celtic annual presentations. Photo: DJ

Grianan Celtic annual presentation.

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Grianan Celtic annual presentation. Photo: DJ

Dinner dance event in January 1975.

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Dinner dance event in January 1975. Photo: DJ

Tulyally youth club dinner dance and children's party.

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Tulyally youth club dinner dance and children's party. Photo: DJ

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