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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.

St Columb's College winners at Oireachtas Uladh.

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St Columb's College winners at Oireachtas Uladh. Photo: Derry Journal

St Columb's College winners at Oireachtas Uladh.

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St Columb's College winners at Oireachtas Uladh. Photo: Derry Journal

Miss Civic Week Dance at The Embassy.

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Miss Civic Week Dance at The Embassy. Photo: DJ

Miss Civic Week Dance at The Embassy.

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Miss Civic Week Dance at The Embassy. Photo: DJ

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