Photos taken from the Derry Journal Newspaper dated Tuesday, July 16, 1974.
5. Carndonagh Crowded For Fair Festival Opening
The article opens with a quote saying: "One cannot stress enough the role events such as this play in the encouragement of a sense of community and solidarity between citizens," Mr. Donald O'Doherty, Derry show-business personality , said at the opening ceremony of Carn Fair festival week on Sunday. Despite the dismal weather, the Inishowen town was packed with local people and visitors for the opening. The festival ends on Monday next after a week of competition." Photo: Jack Tibbetts
6. Derry Successes At Dublin Dog Show
The Story reads: At the All Terrier Association show in Dublin on Saturday two Derry dogs took reserve Green Stars. Mrs. Semple, of 26 Meadow-bank Avenue, took the award in Irish Terriers with her, 'Nabla Rua'. This dog, handled by Mrs. Margaret Semple, also took first prize in limit and graduate. The judge was Mr. G. O'Brien, of Dublin. In the Wire Fox Terrier classes, Mr. J. McCallion's dog 'Silverbirch Editor,' was once more to the fore, winning the Graduate and Limit classes. It then went on to challenge for the Green Star under Mr. Kevin Peppard. The dog gave an excellent display for its handler, Mr. Joe Russell, of Strathfoyle, and ran the winner close." Photo: Jack Tibbetts
7. Children's sponsored walk to Grianan
The Caption reads: "Children who took part in the Bligh's Lane Tenants' Association sponsored walk to Grianan to raise funds for holiday outings during summer for children in the area." Photo: Jack Tibbetts
8. Buncrana Council To Discuss Housing Needs
It reads: "Buncrana Urban Council is to have a detailed discussion at its next meeting on housing needs in the urban area. The decision was made at the monthly meeting when the Council was discussing the scheme to build 18 houses at Lisowen. Councillor Breege Bonner said that 100 houses were needed. Councillor Hugh Doherty said that people had emigrated from the Buncrana area because of the lack of houses." Photo: Jack Tibbetts