The aftermath of rioting in the Bogside area of Derry back in February 1976.

placeholder image — The aftermath of rioting in the Bogside area of Derry back in February 1976.

69 great photos from Derry & Donegal back in February 1976

By Brendan McDaid

Published 17th Feb 2026, 11:22 BST

Pictured are people and places as featured in the pages of the Derry Journal 50 years ago back in February 1976.

Photos: Derry Journal archive.

Prize winners at Prior and Royal Comprehensive School in Raphoe.

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Prize winners at Prior and Royal Comprehensive School in Raphoe. Photo: DJ

Fire at Hogg and Mitchell's factory at Great James Street.

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Fire at Hogg and Mitchell's factory at Great James Street. Photo: DJ

Club snooker league winners.

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Club snooker league winners. Photo: DJ

Handing over of Du Pont Rec magazine new edition.

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Handing over of Du Pont Rec magazine new edition. Photo: DJ

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