Crowds of road racing fans descended on Ballymoney on Saturday, October 26, to celebrate road racing superstar Michael Dunlop, following his record-breaking success at the Isle of Man TT.
Michael made history earlier this year when he racked up his 29th TT win, surpassing the record previously held by his late uncle, Joey Dunlop.
To recognise this incredible sporting achievement, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council hosted a special homecoming event, allowing Michael’s family, friends and his legion of fans to come together and celebrate his milestone TT victory.
The festivities kicked off with a parade through the town centre in honour of the racing legend, with supporters lining the streets to catch a glimpse of Ballymoney’s history-making son. Fans also had the opportunity to pick up some special one-off Michael Dunlop merchandise, commemorating his historic TT victories.
The 35-year-old then joined BBC sports presenter Stephen Watson for a Q&A session with fans, sharing his thoughts on his record-breaking TT victories, his goals for the future and what it means to be celebrating with his supporters in his hometown.
Michael also posed for photographs next to two of his TT winning motorbikes, before throwing open the doors on a new exhibition in Ballymoney Museum, showcasing a series of fascinating items and photographs from his illustrious TT career.
Ballymoney Town Hall was the venue for an invitation-only reception in honour of Michael, where he was presented with a special commemorative plaque by the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Ciaran McQuillan in recognition of his sporting achievements.
