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.

Head shave ahead of the election.

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Head shave ahead of the election. Photo: DJ

Group pictured in 1975.

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Group pictured in 1975. Photo: DJ

Young people on an outing in 1975.

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Young people on an outing in 1975. Photo: DJ

Gobnascale lighting protest.

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Gobnascale lighting protest. Photo: DJ

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