70 great pictures from Derry & Donegal back in February 1975

Here we present photos of people and places from the Derry Journal archive of 50 years ago back in February 1975.

Photos: Derry Journal Archive.

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Over 1,500 people taking part in a candlelit procession in Shantallow to mark the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. Photo: DJ

Over 1,500 people taking part in a candlelit procession in Shantallow to mark the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. Photo: DJ

Over 1,500 people taking part in a candlelit procession in Shantallow to mark the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. Photo: DJ

Four young athletes from St Johnston in Donegal who made it through to the cross-country all Ireland finals in County Laois. Photo: DJ