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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.

Muff Pioneer Group.

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Muff Pioneer Group. Photo: DJ

McKenna Cup Final Derry V Donegal.

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McKenna Cup Final Derry V Donegal. Photo: Derry Journal

McKenna Cup Final Derry V Donegal.

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McKenna Cup Final Derry V Donegal. Photo: Derry Journal

McKenna Cup Final Derry V Donegal.

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McKenna Cup Final Derry V Donegal. Photo: Derry Journal

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