Ballymoney motorcycle exhibition 'rides into town'

10 July 2009 -

Visitors to Ballymoney looking for museum attractions in Northern Ireland now have the chance to view a motorcycle road-racing exhibition at the Town Hall.

The display celebrates the renowned racing team Armoy Armada which rose to prominence in the 1970s.

Keith Beattie, manager of the Ballymoney Museum, told Culture in Northern Ireland that the outfit are local heroes.

"Their great rivals were the Dromara Destroyers. They raced for very little money and relied on their expertise, experience and skill to get to the top," he added.

Among the collection are old and rarely-seen photographs, cups and trophies in crystal and silver, leathers and helmets that belonged to stars such as Jim and Joey Dunlop, while one of rider Frank Kennedy's racing machines is also exhibited.

From August 10th to 14th, Ballymoney Museum will play host to a Stone Age Fun Day which will give children aged between seven and 11 years old the chance to enjoy learning about life 9,000 years ago.