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: Thursday 21st June 9:44am

Belfast Telegraph

Carrickfergus Castle set to get new £1m roof
Belfast Telegraph
Carrickfergus was built by John de Courcy in 1177 as his headquarters after he conquered Ulster. During the First World War it was used as a garrison and ordnance store and during the Second World War as an air raid shelter. The castle was transferred ...

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Publish: Tuesday 19th June 10:02am

BBC News

Carrickfergus Castle besieged by 3000 Vespa scooters
BBC News
It has weathered more storms than any parka, so it is fitting that Carrickfergus Castle has witnessed a cavalcade of more than 3,000 scooters during the Vespa World Days extravaganza. The ancient and modern have provided a backdrop for the Vespa in ...

Publish: Saturday 16th June 6:14am

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