Village Churches
The Parish of Moira It was founded in 1721. A plot of land opposite Moira Castle was given by the Hill family from Hillsborough for the building of the Church in 1723. The Rawdon Family contributed much of the expense Read More …
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Famous visitors
Legend says St Patrick came up the Lagan but of course there are so many legends surrounding the man. There is no way of knowing if he did come to Moira, though some believe he founded a church in nearby Read More …
Transport
Roads The beginning of the road network we have today is due to Sir George Rawdon. He was known as the “best Highwayman in Ireland.” All the roads he constructed in his district were described as “very good.” (Dobbs) New Read More …
World War II
Moira played its part in both World Wars. The War Memorial lists 9 residents of Moira Parish who fell in the service of King and Country in1914-18 and 5 who died in the 1939-45 conflict. During the last War, troops Read More …
Images
These pages will contain images of Moira from the past and the present. Please use the menu on the right to navigate. Many more images are available in the school section. I am very grateful to George McCartney and his Read More …
Historical images
This is not a historic image per se but a wonderfully researched and illustrated view of how Moira looked in the past. It is a painting by Philip Armstrong “Using the combined expertise of consultants and watercolour art style, I Read More …
History for Schools
Mr Mac writes: I love speaking to children and have a lifetime of experience doing just that. For many years now I have really enjoyed my annual visit to address Primary 4 children in Moira Primary school and in 2020 I Read More …
David’s other websites
Since illness ended my ministry as Pastor of Moira Baptist church in 2002, I have been privileged and blessed to be able to help others through the internet. My internet ministry began while I was Pastor. I was responsible for Read More …
Contact
About the Author I came to Moira as Pastor of the Baptist Church in 1995 but had lived nearby since 1991. For years I was in Moira regularly and always admired the village. I recall often passing through as a pillion passenger Read More …