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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Attendees at the Clonmany I.C.A. Guild annual dinner dance in the Ballyliffin Hotel. Photo: DJ

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To the three joint Guild Challenge Cup winners, Nellie Doherty and Mary Doherty with Guild president Sheila Gill at the Clonmany I.C.A. Guild annual dinner dance in the Ballyliffin Hotel. Photo: DJ