Crowds gather from across Derry and the north at a Rally for Peace on Craigavon Bridge.

placeholder image — Crowds gather from across Derry and the north at a Rally for Peace on Craigavon Bridge.

81 great pictures from Derry & Donegal back in September 1976

By Brendan McDaid

Published 5th Sep 2026, 05:03 BST

Take a trip down memory lane with these photos from the Derry Journal archive 50 years ago in September 1976.

Photos: Derry Journal Archive.

Presentation of colour TV to Waterside Hospital by Lions Club.

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Presentation of colour TV to Waterside Hospital by Lions Club. Photo: DJ

Swilly Bus Company new coaches and tour group.

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Swilly Bus Company new coaches and tour group. Photo: DJ

Creggan Senior Citizens Bus Tour group.

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Creggan Senior Citizens Bus Tour group. Photo: DJ

Culmore Regatta.

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Culmore Regatta. Photo: DJ

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