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.

Bloody Sunday commemorations in January 1996.

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Bloody Sunday commemorations in January 1996. Photo: DJ

St Columb's College Rugby XV with coach and science teacher MR Mellon and principal Fr Walsh.

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St Columb's College Rugby XV with coach and science teacher MR Mellon and principal Fr Walsh. Photo: DJ

The swimming pool at Lisnagelvin.

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The swimming pool at Lisnagelvin. Photo: DJ

Young people enjoying the jacuzzi at Lisnagelvin Leisure Centre.

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Young people enjoying the jacuzzi at Lisnagelvin Leisure Centre. Photo: DJ

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