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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.

Presentation of Fire Brigade long service medal.

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Presentation of Fire Brigade long service medal. Photo: DJ

Civic week events in Derry back in June 1975.

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Civic week events in Derry back in June 1975. Photo: DJ

Civic week events in Derry back in June 1975.

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Civic week events in Derry back in June 1975. Photo: DJ

Civic week events in Derry back in June 1975.

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Civic week events in Derry back in June 1975. Photo: DJ

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