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: Child taken to hospital after water incident at marina - BBC

Carrickfergus: Child taken to hospital after water incident at marina BBC

Publish: Thursday 19th June 8:00am

Roadworks to be aware of in Carrickfergus this week - NorthernIrelandWorld

Roadworks to be aware of in Carrickfergus this week NorthernIrelandWorld

Publish: Saturday 5th July 6:00am

Ballymena, Carrickfergus and Larne high streets boosted by £350k investment - Love Ballymena

Ballymena, Carrickfergus and Larne high streets boosted by £350k investment Love Ballymena

Publish: Thursday 3rd July 7:39pm

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