Protestors turn their backs as the RUC look down from the City Walls in Derry during the Apprentice Boys parade.

placeholder image — Protestors turn their backs as the RUC look down from the City Walls in Derry during the Apprentice Boys parade.

133 striking photos from Derry & Donegal back in summer 1995

By Brendan McDaid

Published 6th Sep 2025, 12:27 GMT

We’re rewinding the clock back to 30 years ago to bring you these striking images from the Derry Journal archive back in the summer of 1995.

Copyright: Derry Journal.

Damage caused by vandals at St Mary's Youth Club.

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Damage caused by vandals at St Mary's Youth Club. Photo: DJ

Northern Ireland bowlers at Brunswick.

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Northern Ireland bowlers at Brunswick. Photo: DJ

Desmonds Car Wash.

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Desmonds Car Wash. Photo: DJ

Desmonds new Car Wash.

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Desmonds new Car Wash. Photo: DJ

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