Peace Rally held at the Guildhall Square back in 1996.

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59 brilliant photos of Derry back in February 1996

By Jack Tibbetts

Published 27th Feb 2026, 15:19 BST

Step back into February 1997 with a collection of retro photos capturing Derry’s rallies, sporting moments and the launch of a nightclub.

Photos from the Derry Journal Archive.

Juvenile Boxing.

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Juvenile Boxing. Photo: Derry Journal Archive

Juvenile Boxing.

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Juvenile Boxing. Photo: Derry Journal Archive

The opening of Dukes Nightclub back in 1996.

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The opening of Dukes Nightclub back in 1996. Photo: Derry Journal Archive

The opening of Dukes Nightclub back in 1996.

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The opening of Dukes Nightclub back in 1996. Photo: Derry Journal Archive

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