Photos: Derry Journal archive.
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Michael Duffy's Mace Store opens in St Johnston. Photo: DJ
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Michael Duffy's Mace Store opens in St Johnston. Photo: DJ
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80 great pictures from Derry and Donegal back in December 1974
By Brendan McDaid
Published 11th Dec 2024, 17:18 BST
Updated 12th Dec 2024, 07:51 BST
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.