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.

50 striking original vintage pictures from Derry & Donegal back in October and November 1974

By Brendan McDaid

Published 9th Nov 2024, 13:40 GMT

Updated 9th Nov 2024, 13:59 GMT

These images from the Derry Journal archive provide a snapshot of what life was like in Derry and Donegal 50 years ago back in the autumn of 1974.

Copyright: Derry Journal.

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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