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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.

Malin Raft Race.

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Malin Raft Race. Photo: DJ

Malin Raft Race.

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Malin Raft Race. Photo: DJ

Young Irish dancers on stage at the Gasyard Féile.

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Young Irish dancers on stage at the Gasyard Féile. Photo: DJ

Young Irish dancers on stage at the Gasyard Féile.

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Young Irish dancers on stage at the Gasyard Féile. Photo: DJ

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