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Bookmark or Share- Carrickfergus Castle - WikipediaCarrickfergus Castle (from the Irish Carraig Ḟergus or "cairn of Fergus", the name "Fergus" meaning "strong man") is a Norman castle in Northern Ireland, situated in the town of Carrickfergus in County Antrim, on the northern shore of Belfast Lough.
- Carrickfergus - WikipediaCarrickfergus (from Irish Carraig Fhearghais [ˌkaːɾˠəɟ ˈaɾˠɣəʃ] ⓘ, meaning "Fergus' rock") [3] is a large town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It sits on the north shore of Belfast Lough, 11 miles (18 km) from Belfast. The town had a population of 28,141 at the 2021 census. [4]
- Home - Carrickfergus CastleFor more than 800 years, Carrickfergus Castle has been an imposing monument on the Northern Ireland landscape whether approached by land, sea or air. The castle now houses historical displays as well as cannons from the 17th to the 19th centuries.
- Carrickfergus: Things To Do, Hotels + Food (2024 Guide)Carrickfergus, or locally known as simply Carrick, is a large town on the coast of County Antrim, not far from Belfast City. As one of the oldest towns in Ireland, it’s most famous for its landmark Carrickfergus Castle, which is one of the best preserved in the country.
- Medieval Northern Ireland Towns: Carrickfergus. Attractions, Buildings ...Carrickfergus Castle, the most prominent landmark of the town, is one of the best-preserved Norman castles in Ireland. Segments of the town wall in various states of preservation are also still visible in town.
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