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.

Group pictured back in 1975.

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Group pictured back in 1975. Photo: Derry Journal

Juvenile Golfers' Day at Prehen.

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Juvenile Golfers' Day at Prehen. Photo: Derry Journal

CBSI Quiz Final.

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CBSI Quiz Final. Photo: Derry Journal

The new bus depot at Pennyburn.

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The new bus depot at Pennyburn. Photo: Derry Journal

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