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.

Emigration statues when they were located at Waterloo Place.

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Emigration statues when they were located at Waterloo Place. Photo: DJ

Athletics at Templemore Sports Complex.

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Athletics at Templemore Sports Complex. Photo: DJ

Staff and customers at Duke's Bar in the Waterside.

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Staff and customers at Duke's Bar in the Waterside. Photo: DJ

Staff and customers at Duke's Bar in the Waterside.

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Staff and customers at Duke's Bar in the Waterside. Photo: DJ

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