In May 2001 Ballymoney Borough Council officially opened the Joey Dunlop Memorial Garden to commemorate Joey Dunlop who was born in Ballymoney in 1952, and was affectionately known to motorcycle racing fans and competitors alike as, ‘King of the Roads’.
Joey Dunlop’s incredible sporting career included five Formula One World Championships; 13 wins at the North West 200; 24 wins at the Ulster Grand Prix and a world record of 26 wins at the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy. His sporting achievements were
Tragically Joey lost his life whilst racing in Estonia on 2nd July 2000. It is estimated that 60,000 people from across the world came to Ballymoney to attend his funeral.
Joey’s brother, Robert Dunlop was 19 years old when he made his debut at the Temple 100. He was soon winning races, at the North West 200, Ulster Grand Prix and Isle of Man TT and riding everything from 125cc to superbike. By 1991, he had won Ulster, Irish and British Championships including five wins at the Isle of Man, 15 at the North West 200 and nine at the Ulster Grand Prix. In addition, he won Grands Prix in Indonesia and Macau.
Robert Dunlop was tragically killed on 15 May 2008, during a qualifying session for the 250cc race at the North West 200. His son Michael insisted on riding in the same race only two days later. In one of the most memorable and emotional moments in Irish sporting history, Michael won the race “I had to do it for him – I hope my dad’s proud of me.”
The Robert Dunlop Memorial Garden was opened by Ballymoney Borough Council on 8 May 2010 and adjoins the Memorial Garden honouring his brother Joey. It features a polished granite obelisk and a bronze sculpture of Robert.
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