73 great pictures from Derry & Donegal back in May - June 1975

By Brendan McDaid

Published 30th Jun 2025, 17:27 BST

We’re rewinding back to the early summer of 1975 with these pictures of faces and places making the news 50 years ago.

Pictures: Derry Journal Archive.

Protest staged at Barrack Street with rubble across road.

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Protest staged at Barrack Street with rubble across road. Photo: Derry Journal

McMonagle drivers go on strike.

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McMonagle drivers go on strike. Photo: Derry Journal

Recreation performance at Grianan Fort under way during Cruit Ailigh, a special Inishowen-wide festival celebrating our ancient heritage.

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Recreation performance at Grianan Fort under way during Cruit Ailigh, a special Inishowen-wide festival celebrating our ancient heritage. Photo: Derry Journal

Thornhill College Debating Team Ulster finalists.

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Thornhill College Debating Team Ulster finalists. Photo: Derry Journal

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