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.

St Eugene's Group off to Rome.

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St Eugene's Group off to Rome. Photo: Derry Journal

Winners at the Derry Feis. Derry Journal

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Winners at the Derry Feis. Derry Journal Photo: Derry Journal

Prize winning pupils from St Columb's College.

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Prize winning pupils from St Columb's College. Photo: Derry Journal

Miss Teen on the Scene at The Embassy.

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Miss Teen on the Scene at The Embassy. Photo: Derry Journal

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