80 great pictures from Derry and Donegal back in December 1974

Here we present photos of people and places from the Derry Journal archive of 50 years ago back in December 1974 when St Brigid’s Church in Carnhill officially opened, Uncle Bulgaria from The Wombles and Rag Day came to town and there were festive parties and celebrations across the north west.

Photos: Derry Journal archive.

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Derry Junior Chamber Induction meting at the Broomhill Hotel. Photo: DJ

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Helen Gallagher, supervisor, presents a gold watch on behalf of staff and workers at Brookhaven Shirt Co. on Foyle Street to manager Mr Tony Geady who was moving to a new post with the company in Longfield, Eglinton. Photo: DJ

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Members of St Mary's Pioneers Total Abstinence Association receiving their Silver Jubilee certificates. Photo: DJ

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Presentation to Bishop Edward Daly at the opening new Scoil Naomh Brid in Moville. Photo: DJ

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