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.

The Arches bar in Carndonagh.

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The Arches bar in Carndonagh. Photo: DJ

The Arches bar in Carndonagh.

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The Arches bar in Carndonagh. Photo: DJ

Senior Citizens' parties hosted by the Mayor John Kerr and St Eugene;s parish.

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Senior Citizens' parties hosted by the Mayor John Kerr and St Eugene;s parish. Photo: DJ

Senior Citizens' parties hosted by the Mayor John Kerr and St Eugene;s parish.

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Senior Citizens' parties hosted by the Mayor John Kerr and St Eugene;s parish. Photo: DJ

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