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: Wednesday 25th April 9:12pm

Belfast Telegraph

Gun salute in Carrickfergus for Duke of Edinburgh birthday
Belfast Telegraph
A 21-gun salute will take place in Mid and East Antrim this June to mark the Duke of Edinburgh's 97th birthday. The event in honour of His Royal Highness will take place in Carrickfergus. Three guns, supplied and operated by 206 (Ulster) Battery Royal ...

Publish: Saturday 21st April 11:05am

Belfast Live

Carrickfergus road closed in both directions after rush hour crash
Belfast Live
It is understood the crash involved two cars and a number of people were in the cars but there are no serious injuries. Diversions are in place. A PSNI spokesperson said: "The Middle Road in Carrickfergus has been closed in both directions between the ...

Publish: Wednesday 4th April 7:59am

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