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.

Mary Peters at Coolkeragh.

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Mary Peters at Coolkeragh. Photo: DJ

Mary Peters at Coolkeragh.

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Mary Peters at Coolkeragh. Photo: DJ

Talented young musicians back in 1976.

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Talented young musicians back in 1976. Photo: DJ

Presentations to Firemen on retirement.

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Presentations to Firemen on retirement. Photo: DJ

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