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.

Greenbank Badminton tournament.

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Greenbank Badminton tournament. Photo: DJ

Bishop Edward Daly's pastoral visit to the Waterside.

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Bishop Edward Daly's pastoral visit to the Waterside. Photo: DJ

Bishop Edward Daly's pastoral visit to the Waterside.

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Bishop Edward Daly's pastoral visit to the Waterside. Photo: DJ

St Columb's College past and present pupils' art exhibition.

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St Columb's College past and present pupils' art exhibition. Photo: DJ

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