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.

Olympian Mary Peters with golden laurel at Rosemount School.

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Olympian Mary Peters with golden laurel at Rosemount School. Photo: DJ

Limavady United v Cliftonville (Irish Cup at Limavady).

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Limavady United v Cliftonville (Irish Cup at Limavady). Photo: DJ

The Mayor, Alliance Party Councillor Ivor Canavan, receiving plaque from Hussars.

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The Mayor, Alliance Party Councillor Ivor Canavan, receiving plaque from Hussars. Photo: DJ

C.B. Motors Ltd with their large order of new cars.

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C.B. Motors Ltd with their large order of new cars. Photo: DJ

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