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.

Presentations in 1975.

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Presentations in 1975. Photo: DJ

Group pictured back in 1975.

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Group pictured back in 1975. Photo: DJ

Kathleen Nelis, Sligo Feis champion.

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Kathleen Nelis, Sligo Feis champion. Photo: DJ

Scouts Bowling competition at U.S. Naval Base.

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Scouts Bowling competition at U.S. Naval Base. Photo: Derry Journal

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