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.

Strathfoyle area in 1996.

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Strathfoyle area in 1996. Photo: DJ

Strabane Ace jobs cut protest.

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Strabane Ace jobs cut protest. Photo: DJ

Strabane Ace jobs cut protest.

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Strabane Ace jobs cut protest. Photo: DJ

St Columb's College pupils become Northern Ireland Chess champions.

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St Columb's College pupils become Northern Ireland Chess champions. Photo: DJ

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