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

Carrickfergus home of alleged senior UDA member seized - BBC News

Carrickfergus home of alleged senior UDA member seized BBC News

The NCA alleged the man acquired the house using the proceeds of mortgage fraud, tax evasion and money laundering.

Publish: Friday 22nd February 8:52pm

Suspected stolen Vespa abandoned in Carrickfergus - Carrickfergus Times

Suspected stolen Vespa abandoned in Carrickfergus Carrickfergus Times

Police are appealing for information about a Vespa that has been abandoned in a driveway in Carrickfergus.

Publish: Tuesday 19th February 3:21pm

Carrickfergus divorce rates: news analysis - Carrickfergus Times

Carrickfergus divorce rates: news analysis Carrickfergus Times

It's official. After appearing to go into reverse in 2015, the latest figures available reveal that the annual number of divorce cases in Northern Ireland is back on ...

Publish: Saturday 9th February 8:00am

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