Pantomime cast members from both 'Cinderella' at St Mary's Community Centre in Derry, and Sleeping Beauty in Buncrana.

placeholder image — Pantomime cast members from both 'Cinderella' at St Mary's Community Centre in Derry, and Sleeping Beauty in Buncrana.

83 great photos from Derry & Donegal back in January 1976

By Brendan McDaid

Published 27th Jan 2026, 17:40 BST

Pictured are people and places as featured in the pages of the Derry Journal 50 years ago back in January 1976.

Photos: Derry Journal archive.

Brian Morton Ltd new offices on Ferryquay Street.

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Brian Morton Ltd new offices on Ferryquay Street. Photo: DJ

Brian Morton Ltd's new offices on Ferryquay Street.

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Brian Morton Ltd's new offices on Ferryquay Street. Photo: DJ

Pennyburn Scouts cheque presentation to Strabane Special Care.

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Pennyburn Scouts cheque presentation to Strabane Special Care. Photo: DJ

B.I.M. dinner at the Broomhill Hotel.

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B.I.M. dinner at the Broomhill Hotel. Photo: DJ

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