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.

Foyle Hospice cheque presentations.

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Foyle Hospice cheque presentations. Photo: DJ

Foyle Hospice cheque presentations.

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Foyle Hospice cheque presentations. Photo: DJ

Boom Hall in 1996.

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Boom Hall in 1996. Photo: DJ

Boom Hall in 1996.

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Boom Hall in 1996. Photo: DJ

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