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

Clean slate for Carrickfergus Castle as work gets under way on new roof - Belfast Telegraph

Clean slate for Carrickfergus Castle as work gets under way on new roof Belfast Telegraph

Work on a new £1m roof at historic Carrickfergus Castle will get under way over the coming months following the awarding of a construction contract.

Publish: Monday 10th December 6:58am

Shop Carrickfergus app showcased for bloggers - Carrickfergus Times

Shop Carrickfergus app showcased for bloggers Carrickfergus Times

Some of Northern Ireland's top bloggers have heard how Carrickfergus traders have embraced technology to boost footfall.

Publish: Friday 7th December 5:40pm

Cars ruined in arson attack at Carrickfergus garage 'part of ongoing tensions' - The Irish News

Cars ruined in arson attack at Carrickfergus garage 'part of ongoing tensions' The Irish News

FIVE cars were destroyed in an arson attack at a garage in Carrickfergus.

Publish: Tuesday 27th November 8:00am

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