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.

Photos: Derry Journal archive.

BSC workers in Springtown handing over toys, gifts and a cheque for Stradreagh & Foyle Special Care. Photo: DJ

Derry Sub Aqua Club presentation cheque to RNLI. Photo: DJ

Traders in the Bogside who have decided to open up shop in Sundays from 11.30am to 3.30pm. Photo: DJ

Sunday trading in the Bogside. Photo: DJ

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