Moira | Moira Demesne | County Down | Discover Northern Ireland

Moira | Moira Demesne | County Down | Discover Northern Ireland

Moira is a quaint town in County Down near the borders to Antrim and Armagh. Rich in history, Moira offers lots of shops and cafes to try out as well as walks around some of the old ring forts and Moira Demesne where a mansion once stood. The population of Moira is around 4,591. Moira is known as more of a commuter town with the M1 to Belfast passing near by as well as the Belfast to Dublin railway line passing too. However Moira's history is very interesting. Moira, in Irish 'Maigh Rath' meaning "plain of the stream or wheels", has always been a desirable location in decades gone by due to its views and proximity to Lough Neagh it was a valuable location for settlements and often Gaelic and English forces would come to blows there until the English were granted the land following the Irish rebellion of 1641. Rawdon's from England bought the land and its surroundings and built a mansion there until it was dismantled in the 1800s following the decay of its gardens after being used as a secondary home. The Gardens have since been revitalised and invested into what we call Moira Demesne today. The Demesne provides visitors with a peaceful getaway from the picturesque town and bustling roads and railways near by. The demesne covers around 40 acres of land providing plenty of space for everyone to enjoy the beauty of nature and the outdoors. Moira Demesne has certain areas dedicated to biodiversity which gives the area a rich character as it has a wide variety of old trees emphasising the areas age and uniqueness. Moira has plenty to see and do for all the family, especially Moira Demesne with its wide variety of plant life, wild life and activities and events. If you want to find out more about Moira restaurants or shops in Moira or more things to see and do go to our website: www.connollycove.com The best locations around Ireland / Northern Ireland and further afield. A travel blog/vlog of the hidden treasures that are on our doorstep. If you want to find out more about other attractions in Northern Ireland, Ireland and beyond click the links below: https://youtu.be/BdO58f65IXk https://youtu.be/lqnP3bqeXLs https://youtu.be/4Cr6kTSORN4 https://youtu.be/VpE2cn28Q_w https://youtu.be/QjwrRV2zq2I

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