6th April in wartime Northern Ireland

On 6th April 1941, members of the military and the general public watched in awe as British Army motorcyclists tackled a challenging track in Conlig, Co. Down.

Motorcycle Trials in Ulster

On 6th April 1941, members of the military and the general public watched in awe as British Army motorcyclists tackled a challenging track in Conlig, Co. Down.

A competitor receives help climbing a steep incline. British Army motorcycle trials held at the old lead mines at Whitespots near Conlig, Co. Down.
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A competitor receives help climbing a steep incline. British Army motorcycle trials held at the old lead mines at Whitespots near Conlig, Co. Down.
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A competitor reaches the top of a steep incline. British Army motorcycle trials held at the old lead mines at Whitespots near Conlig, Co. Down.
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A competitor reaches the top of a steep incline. British Army motorcycle trials held at the old lead mines at Whitespots near Conlig, Co. Down.
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A competitor reaches the top of a steep incline. British Army motorcycle trials held at the old lead mines at Whitespots near Conlig, Co. Down.
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Military and civilian spectators watch the action. British Army motorcycle trials held at the old lead mines at Whitespots near Conlig, Co. Down.
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A competitor falls on a muddy section of track. British Army motorcycle trials held at the old lead mines at Whitespots near Conlig, Co. Down.
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A competitor falls on a muddy section of track. British Army motorcycle trials held at the old lead mines at Whitespots near Conlig, Co. Down.
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A competitor falls on a muddy section of track. British Army motorcycle trials held at the old lead mines at Whitespots near Conlig, Co. Down.
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A rider navigates the muddiest section of track. British Army motorcycle trials held at the old lead mines at Whitespots near Conlig, Co. Down.
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A rider navigates the muddiest section of track. British Army motorcycle trials held at the old lead mines at Whitespots near Conlig, Co. Down.
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A rider navigates the muddiest section of track. British Army motorcycle trials held at the old lead mines at Whitespots near Conlig, Co. Down.
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Military and civilian spectators watch the action at the water splash. British Army motorcycle trials held at the old lead mines at Whitespots near Conlig, Co. Down.
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Military and civilian spectators watch the action at the water splash. British Army motorcycle trials held at the old lead mines at Whitespots near Conlig, Co. Down.
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Major General B.T. Wilson C.B., D.S.O. present prizes to the winners. British Army motorcycle trials held at the old lead mines at Whitespots near Conlig, Co. Down.
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Major General B.T. Wilson C.B., D.S.O. present prizes to the winners. British Army motorcycle trials held at the old lead mines at Whitespots near Conlig, Co. Down.
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Remembered on 6th April

Samuel Dunlop

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Serjeant Samuel Dunlop of Banbridge, Co. Down died on 6th April 1943 while serving overseas with 1st Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers in Burma.

William Kane

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Lance Serjeant William Kane of Coleraine, Co. Londonderry died between 6th-8th April 1943, serving in Burma with 1st Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.

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