Ireland is Beautiful part of the world and there are plenty of things to do in her, if you are planning a trip to Ireland then this is the blog for you.

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A sunbeam to warm you, a moonbeam to charm you, A sheltering angel, so nothing can
harm you. ~Irish Blessing

Carrickfergus Castle


Built by John de Courcy in 1177, conqueror of east Ulster, and garrisoned until 1928, this is a striking feature of the landscape from land, sea and air. Carrickfergus Castle greets all visitors with its strength and menace. It represents over 800 years of military might. Besieged in turn by the Scots, Irish, English and French, the Castle saw action right up to World War II.

Exhibition on the castle’s history, audio-visual, shop, wheelchair access limited.

No admission to unaccompanied children under 16.

Last admission is 30 minutes before closing


Prices:
Adult - £3.00, Ch/OAP - £1.50, Child under 4 - Free Family Rate - £8.00 (2 Adults & 2 Children)

Opening times:
Winter (1 Oct - 31 March) Open Monday-Saturday 10am to 4pm, Sun 2pm to 4pm Summer (1 April - 30 Sept) Open Monday-Saturday 10am to 6pm Open Sunday (Apr, May, Sept) 2pm to 6pm Open Sunday (June, July, Aug) 12noon to 6pm

Contact Details:
Marine Highway Carrickfergus Antrim BT38 7BG

Tel: (028) 9335 1273 Fax: (028) 9335 5190

Directions: Carrickfergus is 10 miles north of Belfast city centre, a straight run on the M5 Read more places to visit in Northern Ireland

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