Ballymoney Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town and parish in County Antrim, Northern Ireland
About Ballymoney
Motorcycle racing is popular in Northern Ireland. One reason is the exploits of Ballymoney man Joey Dunlop (1952-2000). At the start of the 20th century, all of Ireland was part of the United Kingdom, yet there were different rules on road-racing. The 1903 Gordon Bennett Cup for sports cars was to be held in the UK but road racing was illegal in Great Britain but not in Ireland. So it was staged on closed public roads around Athy - shamrock green was chosen as the British national racing colour, and it's remained so ever since. After 1921 motor sports continued in both the north and south, but the north had a better industrial base, and venues such as disused airfields. The Republic lacked an off-road dedicated circuit until Mondello Park opened near Naas in 1966. The north had Kirkistown
Where to Eat in Ballymoney
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Flash In The Pan
- 🍴Manor House
Where to Stay in Ballymoney
- 🏨Harmony Hill Country House
- 🏨Hedges Hotel
- 🏨Ken-Mar House
- 🏨Manor Hotel
- 🏨Narrow Gauge B&B
Ballymoney Travel Guide Sections
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