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# Carrickfergus Castle Tours and Activities

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## Visit Carrickfergus Castle

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#### Carrickfergus Castle is one of the best preserved castles in Northern Ireland and has withstood sieges and defended against invaders for more than 800 years. The imposing landmark dominates the shoreline in Lough Belfast, the inlet surrounding the city, making it impossible to ignore for anyone trying to attack Belfast.

The first castle at Carrickfergus was built in 1177 by John de Courcy, a Norman knight who became a mercenary for the King of Leinster and conquered large swathes of Ireland. De Courcy set up Carrickfergus as his headquarters and ruled until the English King John sent an army against him and laid siege to Carrickfergus.

The castle remained the main centre of power in Ireland for the English kings, and reinforcements sent to Ireland landed at Carrickfergus. It last fell in 1760 when French soldiers captured and looted it.

Carrickfergus Castle was used during the American War of Independence, the Napoleonic Wars and World War One, then in 1928 it was handed over to be preserved as a monument.

Visitors can see well-preserved battlements and cannons with a great view of the coastline up and down Lough Belfast. Inside, you can see the thick walls with arrow slits and inner wards with internal walls. The massive four-storey keep was where de Courcy lived and climbed a narrow stone spiral staircase each day. Buildings such as kitchens and stores were removed over the centuries but they can be imagined with the help of the extensive network of storyboards around the castle.

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#### St. Nicholas Church

Thought to be some 800 years old, St. Nicholas’ Church stands in the centre of town, a place of tranquillity amid the bustling streets of Carrickfergus. The accepted story behind the church is that it was built in the late 12th Century by John de Courcy, the Anglo-Norman knight who had a reputation for establishing churches and abbeys during his rule.

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#### Carrickfergus Marina

Explore the waterfront in Carrickfergus with a trip to Carrickfergus Marina. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area. 

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#### Andrew Jackson Centre

Find out about the history of Carrickfergus with a stop at Andrew Jackson Centre. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area. 

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#### Greenisland Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Greenisland at Greenisland Golf Club. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area. 

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#### Knockagh Monument

You can find out about the history of Carrickfergus with a stop at Knockagh Monument. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area. 

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6-8 High St Carrickfergus Northern Ireland

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 Carrickfergus Northern Ireland

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Ocean front 2-bed penthouse apartment in Carrickfergus with stunning views.

 Carrickfergus Northern Ireland

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 Carrickfergus Northern Ireland

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 Carrickfergus Northern Ireland

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 Carrickfergus Northern Ireland

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 Holywood Northern Ireland

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 Newtownabbey Northern Ireland

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