Re-imagining the Islandmagee Witches

Re-imagining the Islandmagee Witches

Friday 4 April – Friday 2 May 2025

This small hallway display will introduce the story of the last witch trial held in Ireland, which took place in Carrickfergus in 1711.

The exhibition will be on display from Friday 4 April until Friday 2 May 2025, and includes Saturday opening on 5 April and 26 April.

A collaborative project between Ulster University and Carrickfergus Museum (Mid and East Antrim Borough Council) resulted in an exhibition at Carrickfergus Museum last autumn.

Reimagining the Islandmagee Witches: An Interactive Exhibition showcased the historical research of Dr Andrew Sneddon, and creative interpretations from 'The Islandmagee Witches Digital and Creative Project', led by Dr Victoria McCollum and Dr Sneddon.

The exhibition was designed to enable a deeper understanding of the events that took place, here, over 300 years ago.

Following on from this, a new project hub will open in Carrickfergus Museum as a legacy to the project.

It features the research and expertise of Brian Coyle, Dr Helen Jackson, Dr Adam Melvin, Sabrina Minter and Shirin Murphy.

For more information, please contact Larne Museum & Arts Centre on T: 028 2826 2443 or E: marian.kelso@midandeastantrim.gov.uk.