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Editorial Staff
3/7/2010
Overall rating: 6
Tourist Guide Carrickfergus:

Carrickfergus it is a large town placed in Antrim County. It is the governmental centre of the Carrickfergus Borough Council.

The population of the town is 27,201.

A classic Irish Folk song has this town as the subject, as the lyrics are like “I wish I was in Carrickfergus”. It is a part of the Belfast Metropolitan region. This is the oldest town of Antrim County.

It is named after the 6th century king of Dal Riata, Fergus Mor mac Eirc. This ton is home to a well preserved castle, a Norma style castle, Carrickfergus Castle.

Wendy Laughton
2/2/2013
Overall rating: 8
Spent a lot of time there as a child & still love to visit friendly people & beautiful beaches to visit & if you go in land there is some fantastic scenery . The Carrickfergus castle & the Marina is all so worth a visit. Easy to get to Belfast or Port Rush from here.
Not to be missed:
the Castle
,
marina
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Antrimbadger
11/20/2012
Overall rating: 9
Interesting town, medieval castle (one of the best preserved in Ireland, open to the public), pleasant quay with good fishing, yacht harbour, good shopping in town centre, welcoming populace.
Not to be missed:
the Castle
,
Blackhead path at Whitehead
,
seafront walk
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