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.

Laying the foundation stone at the new Our lady of Lourdes church

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Laying the foundation stone at the new Our lady of Lourdes church Photo: DJ

Youth outing in 1975.

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Youth outing in 1975. Photo: DJ

Young musicians in 1975.

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Young musicians in 1975. Photo: DJ

Darts teams at Maydown.

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Darts teams at Maydown. Photo: DJ

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