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.

Hello Dolly at Clondermott School.

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Hello Dolly at Clondermott School. Photo: DJ

Hello Dolly at Clondermott School.

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Hello Dolly at Clondermott School. Photo: DJ

Scoil Mhuire PPU Dinner.

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Scoil Mhuire PPU Dinner. Photo: DJ

Ballybofey and Stranorlar Supp. Club presentation to Jerry Murray.

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Ballybofey and Stranorlar Supp. Club presentation to Jerry Murray. Photo: DJ

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