Discover the history of Moira, County Down
Waringfield House As one travelled out of the village in the direction of Magheralin, there stood Waringfield House, another notable Georgian building. It was the residence of the Waring family who in 1876 owned more than two thousand acres at Read More …
Extracts from a forthcoming History of Moira: We are fortunate to have several word pictures of the Castle grounds. One writer in 1774 is described as writing “with luxurious fancy upon the vegetable wealth, the horticultural beauty, the botanical attractions Read More …
In 1651, Major de Burgh built a brick house at Moira. But soon after, George Rawdon became the new owner of the house and estate. His son Arthur Rawdon, (1662-1695) was born and grew up here. When he inherited the Read More …
This small village has had an enormous impact on social, political, religious and military life not only in Ireland but also in the United Kingdom and across the world. The village where we live, play, shop or work was once Read More …