Lisburn - Moira

Lisburn to Moira

Near Union Locks

A drunk man trespassing on the railway line (at 9:00am, what's the world coming to!) caused few problems with trains today.  But five of us eventually set off along the Lagan Towpath in Lisburn.

First history lesson.....  This is Blaris Old Graveyard where four men from the Monaghan Militia were executed for treason in 1797.   The story of the Blaris Martyrs is fascinating and a rare example of execution and burial in the same cemetery.

Problems on the Bog Road.   The combined brains of a solicitor, two teachers and one wise woman eventually found a way through.

Is this the place that gave its name to the song The Old Bog Road - recorded by two of Ireland's greatest Daniel O'Donnell and Hugo Duncan!

Odd characters outside a house.  Brian kindly agreed with the owner that he would call back to paint these two figures.  That'll not be cheap.

Trying to keep up with Verity and Colin - we might have to ban women and older men from future runs!

Down Royal racecourse...  an uncharacteristic bit of co-operation linked to the Battle of the Boyne. James II granted the patent for racing and William III presented money for a trophy.

Low point of the run - a closed pub.

Nice wee house near Moira.  They do B&B, may well have chickens out the back.

Coffee in Moira.....   a bit spooky. Our snooker playing friend, Darren Moffett, complete with bow-tie and four-pronged cue, amazingly appears in a cup of coffee.