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.

Mayor Kerr with Bloody Sunday relatives at the launch of the Bloody Sunday black ribbon.

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Mayor Kerr with Bloody Sunday relatives at the launch of the Bloody Sunday black ribbon. Photo: DJ

Northlands Centre opening.

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Northlands Centre opening. Photo: DJ

Northlands Centre opening.

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Northlands Centre opening. Photo: DJ

Ebrington Post Office presention.

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Ebrington Post Office presention. Photo: DJ

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