The Venue/ Rafters bouncers shave their heads back in January 1996.

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123 great pictures from Derry & Donegal back in January 1996

By Brendan McDaid

Published 15th Jan 2026, 17:18 BST

Pictured are people and places as featured in the Derry Journal 30 years ago back in January 1996.

Photos: Derry Journal Archive.

Pictured are members, guests and prize winners at the Carndonagh GAA Dinner Dance.

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Pictured are members, guests and prize winners at the Carndonagh GAA Dinner Dance. Photo: DJ

Pictured are members, guests and prize winners at the Carndonagh GAA Dinner Dance.

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Pictured are members, guests and prize winners at the Carndonagh GAA Dinner Dance. Photo: DJ

St Joseph's Rugby team.

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St Joseph's Rugby team. Photo: DJ

Local businesses back in 1996.

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Local businesses back in 1996. Photo: DJ

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