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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Christmas party for Children of political prisoners, at the Stardust Ballroom, organised by Sinn Féin. Photo: DJ

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Workers at the Sports Complex at Templemore who raised funds for the children's party in the Stardust, handing over the cheque to the Cumann. Photo: DJ

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Young swimmers from schools in Derry who won medals at the Minors Swimming Championships for Schools held by the WELB in Omagh. Photo: DJ

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The Derry Technical College's annual Christmas party for senior citizens at the Strand Road college. Photo: DJ

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