Early history
Moira is very old. It has been know by several names in the past – Magh Rath, Moirath, Moyragh and Moyra. The earliest sign of people living here is a crannog (a man made island or dwelling built on stilts Read More …
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Plantation of Ulster
The Plantation of Ulster was a policy of the English Government in the late 16th and early 17th Century. After Hugh O’Neill and others fled from Ireland in 1607, King James granted all the lands in this area to several Read More …
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 on my Dad’s 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 …
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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 …
Welcome to Moira
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 …