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91 great pictures of faces and places from Derry & Donegal back in June 1975

By Brendan McDaid

Published 21st Jun 2025, 11:05 BST

Updated 24th Jun 2025, 08:47 BST

Here we present photos of people and places from the Derry Journal archive of 50 years ago back in June 1975.

Photos: Derry Journal Archive.

New outdoor football pitch at Irish Street.

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New outdoor football pitch at Irish Street. Photo: DJ

At the greyhound track back in June 1975.

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At the greyhound track back in June 1975. Photo: DJ

Mechanics back in 1975.

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Mechanics back in 1975. Photo: DJ

Waterside Primary School class league winners and runners- up.

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Waterside Primary School class league winners and runners- up. Photo: DJ

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