Derry's greyhound men at the Brandywell track back in April 1975.

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67 great photos from Derry & the North West back in April 1975

By Brendan McDaid

Published 30th Apr 2025, 15:33 BST

Step back in time to 50 years ago with these photos from the archives of the Derry Journal back in the spring of 1975.

Photos: Derry Journal Archive.

Republican Club traffic protest at Park Avenue.

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Republican Club traffic protest at Park Avenue. Photo: DJ

Republican Club traffic protest at Park Avenue.

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Republican Club traffic protest at Park Avenue. Photo: DJ

Sunday Society Golfer of the Year.

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Sunday Society Golfer of the Year. Photo: DJ

Sunday Society Golfer of the Year.

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Sunday Society Golfer of the Year. Photo: DJ

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