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Carrickfergus Castle

Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Northern Ireland BT38 7BG

Featured Review : If youre in Belfast and want to go outside the city zone without going too far then Carrickfergus is for you. It iholds a well-preserved Norman castle dating back to the 12th century when Carrickfergus was subject to a ...See Full Review

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The beautiful seaside castle town close to Belfast

  • 4 out of 5 stars by alanmack37 from Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
  • October 18, 2010
The beautiful seaside castle town close to Belfast
Quote: If youre in Belfast and want to go outside the city zone without going too far then Carrickfergus is for you. It iholds a well-preserved Norman castle dating back to the 12th century when Carrickfergus was subject to a Norman invasion and has a... Read the full Carrickfergus Castle review

From journal Holiday towns of Northern Ireland

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A great castle town just outside Belfast

  • 4 out of 5 stars by alanmack37 from Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
  • October 11, 2010
A great castle town just outside Belfast
Quote: If youre in Belfast and want to go outside the city zone without going too far then Carrickfergus Castle is for you. It is a spectactular well-preserved Norman castle dating back to the 12th century when Carrickfergus was subject to a Norman... Read the full Carrickfergus Castle review

From journal Northern Ireland attractions

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Interesting Castle!

  • 4 out of 5 stars by tartlette from Bath, United Kingdom
  • September 12, 2009
Quote: On a trip to Northern Ireland for a wedding we were looking for something to occupy us on the Sunday. We were staying quite close to Carrickfergus and loving all things historical we decided to visit the castle there. I didn't really know anything... Read the full Carrickfergus Castle review
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Carrickfergus Castle

  • 4 out of 5 stars by rufusni from Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
  • July 30, 2007
Quote: Carrickfergus is a town on Belfast Lough that has been merged into Belfast, and as such is a short bus journey out of the city centre. The castle dates back to the Normans who invaded Ireland in the 12th century, with John de Courcy starting it, but... Read the full Carrickfergus Castle review

From journal Belfast Blooms

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Carrickfergus Castle

  • 5 out of 5 stars by hagnel2 from Hamilton, Ontario
  • November 12, 2006
Carrickfergus Castle
Quote: This fine Norman castle dominates the seaside town of Carrickfergus just 8 miles northeast of Belfast. Situated on a craggy promontory on the edge of the sea, its impressive stout walls are striking and I would love to have viewed it from the water.... Read the full Carrickfergus Castle review

From journal Booming Belfast

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Carrickfergus Castle

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Drever from Ayr, Scotland, United Kingdom
  • September 12, 2006
Carrickfergus Castle
Quote: On a basalt dyke protruding into Belfast Lough, the Normans erecting Carrickfergus Castle to guard the approach to Belfast Lough. This the earliest castle in Ireland has survived through 750 years of continuous military occupation. Almost surrounded... Read the full Carrickfergus Castle review

From journal Three days in Belfast