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: Monday 22nd October 5:18pm

BBC News

DUP's Peter Johnston wins Carrickfergus by-election
BBC News
The DUP's Peter Johnston has won a Mid and East Antrim council by-election in Carrickfergus. The poll was called to fill the seat of the late independent unionist councillor Jim Brown, who died earlier this year. Turnout in the election was 21.8%. Mr ...

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Publish: Friday 19th October 12:52pm

Carrickfergus Times

Election count started at Carrickfergus Leisure Centre
Carrickfergus Times
Counting is underway following yesterday's by-election in the Carrick Castle ward. The total votes polled was 2,873 with a turnout of 21.8 per cent. The count is taking place at Carrickfergus Leisure Centre.

Publish: Friday 19th October 10:20am

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