Heritage

Ballymoney Conflict and War

Ballymoney's history of conflict — the 1641 Rebellion, the 1798 United Irishmen uprising, and the town's WWI and WWII war dead.

Ballymoney Walking Tour

A self-guided walk through Ballymoney's town centre — the Town Hall, the Old Church Tower, Danske Bank, and a 1798 Rebellion history hiding in plain sight.

Castles and Estates of Ballymoney

The motte-and-bailey castles and country estates around Ballymoney, including Leslie Hill and Gracehill House.

Churches in Ballymoney

Ballymoney's churches — a genuine multi-denomination town centre, from the 1777 First Presbyterian to the Franz Meyer stained glass at St Patrick's.

Cultural & Historical Societies of Ballymoney

Ballymoney's active local societies — Irish dancing, traditional music, drama, and local history groups.

Famous Faces of Ballymoney

Six real people from Ballymoney's history — racers Joey and Robert Dunlop, playwright George Shiels, comedian James Young, and two historic figures.

Historic Sites Around Ballymoney

Ballymoney's real heritage trail — the Dunlop motorcycle-racing memorials, the war memorial, King George's Field, and a blue-plaque trail of famous residents.

Honorary Freemen of Ballymoney

Freedom of the Borough of Ballymoney — the town's highest civic honour, conferred on Joey and Robert Dunlop and local Mayor Mary J. Holmes.