Welcome to Carrickfergus

Carrickfergus (Carraig Fhearghais) is a large town in County Antrim. It is Co. Antrim's oldest town and takes its name from Fergus Mór mac Eirc, the 6th century king of Dál Riata. Due to the expansion of Belfast, Carrickfergus is often considered by many to be a large district of the city, as it now forms part of the Belfast Metropolitan Region.

Carrickfergus stands on the north shore of Belfast Lough and is home to the 12th century Carrickfergus Castle, one of the best-preserved Norman castles in Ireland.

The town is the subject of a classic Irish folk song entitled "Carrickfergus", a 19th century translation of an Irish-language song from Munster, which begins with the words, "I wish I was in Carrickfergus."

Carrickfergus News

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Publish: Sunday 19th August 1:09am

Belfast Telegraph

Carrickfergus councillor James Brown who served for four decades laid to rest
Belfast Telegraph
He was laid to rest at Victoria Cemetery in Carrickfergus yesterday. Friends and colleagues of Mr Brown joined his grieving widow Esther and daughters and wider family at their home in the east Antrim town for the funeral service. Mr Brown was a well ...
Carrickfergus says sad farewell to Jim BrownCarrickfergus Times

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Publish: Saturday 11th August 11:31am

Carrickfergus Times

Up to 100 new jobs planned for Carrickfergus
Carrickfergus Times
Carrickfergus Enterprise has announced significant expansion plans that will help support the creation of up to 100 new jobs. The Meadowbank Road-based social enterprise revealed today (Tuesday) that it has achieved full occupancy for the first time in ...
Expansion of Carrick business park has potential to create 100 extra ...Belfast Telegraph

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Publish: Tuesday 14th August 9:36am

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