73 great photos from Derry & Donegal back in April 1976

By Brendan McDaid

Published 6th May 2026, 17:45 BST

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

Photos: Derry Journal Archive.

The new 16,000 sq ft Kelly's Super Value Foods supermarket in Drumahoe opens as the first cash and carry available to the public in the city. A tin of Heinz beans at the time was 11p, six large eggs 19p and 200 cigarettes cost £3.65.

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The new 16,000 sq ft Kelly's Super Value Foods supermarket in Drumahoe opens as the first cash and carry available to the public in the city. A tin of Heinz beans at the time was 11p, six large eggs 19p and 200 cigarettes cost £3.65. Photo: DJ

Creggan playgroup at the Fire Station.

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Creggan playgroup at the Fire Station. Photo: DJ

Rossdowney Primary School present cheques raised raised by the school for Stradreagh Hydrotherapy Pool and the Guetamala Earthquake Fund.

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Rossdowney Primary School present cheques raised raised by the school for Stradreagh Hydrotherapy Pool and the Guetamala Earthquake Fund. Photo: DJ

World renowned Derry singer Josef Locke receives a watch from Blackpool Council after 20 seasons headlining there.

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World renowned Derry singer Josef Locke receives a watch from Blackpool Council after 20 seasons headlining there. Photo: DJ

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