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The Guard Room

Discover 800 years of history on this site. The gaol house building, at Carrickfergus Town Hall, dates from c.1900 tells the story of the Antrim Artillery militia who were based here in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Celebrate summer with Shakespeare in Mid and East Antrim!

…return to Ballymena and Carrickfergus this year.” said Artistic Director Oliver Gray. Twelfth Night is a fantastic tale of romance, revenge, and mistaken identities with hilarious consequences. It could all end in tears - even if most of them are of laughter! Illyria will be performing in Shaftesbury Park, Carrickfergus…

Get MEActive App

Use the Get MEActive app to manage your membership of Mid and East Antrim Leisure Centres.

The Story of Carrickfergus Townscape Heritage Initiative p4

Andrew Wilson

Andrew Wilson

Carrickfergus Museum showcasing striking photographic exhibition by local teenagers!

…in an exhibition at Carrickfergus Museum! The exhibition runs until the 30 May 2023 and is open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm. For more info T: 028 9335 8241.

Robin Stewart

Robin Stewart

Capture Christmas across the Borough this weekend!

…the lights at 7.30pm. Carrickfergus Christmas Lights Switch On: Saturday 23 November - High Street, Carrickfergus 12noon - 6pm (switch on 5.30pm followed by fireworks at 5.45pm). With festive characters, face painting, sensory play, Christmas carnival games and free funfair rides beside the market in High Street car park –…

Carrickfergus Marina marks 40th anniversary with a weekend of celebrations!

…off at 9am at Carrickfergus Marina Building, where visitors can explore a fascinating exhibition showcasing the marina’s history. This includes photographs, videos and architectural drawings that trace the development of the marina from its conception in the early 1980s to its modern-day success. Berth holders, both past and present, are…

Portglenone Marina Motorhome Pitches

Situated on the banks of the River Bann off the Gortgoyle Road, Portglenone Marina offers 6 motorhome pitches.

Help for local people at Winter Wellness Event

The event took place in Carrickfergus Town Hall with representatives from the Clusters on hand to help local people with a wide range of issues including - budgeting and debt, benefit payments, advice on energy bills, places to stay warm, help with essential items such as food and cooking plus…

‘Bound By Threads’ exhibition officially opened at Carrickfergus Museum

…display are objects from Carrickfergus Museum collection as well as from National Museums NI, the Orange Heritage Museum in Loughgall, DCSDC Tower Museum, the Royal Black institution and some private loans. They include pieces from the various orders of Freemasonry, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Royal Antediluvian Order…

Tourism

…cold stone walls of Carrickfergus Castle, drive the famous Causeway Coastal Route, take in the same spectacular views as St Patrick from the top of Slemish Mountain or feel the seaspray on your face as you traverse the newly-restored walkways of The Gobbins Cliff Path. We are proud to be…

Carrickfergus man and woman convicted of running an unlicensed breeding establishment

…address in Broadlands Gardens, Carrickfergus, in June 2022 following a report that puppies were being sold from the premises. A total of 16 unlicensed dogs were present at the property. They included three 8-week-old Blue Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppies and four 7-month-old blue Staffordshire Bull Terriers. All the remaining dogs…

Portglenone Marina

Portglenone Marina has proudly achieved European Blue Flag status, situated off the Gortgole Road on the banks of The River Bann approximately 9 miles west of Ballymena. Our Marina has 35 fully serviced pontoon berths, and additional facilities include, trailer park, slipway rigging area, canoe steps, pump out facility and…

Consultation launched on introduction of Carrickfergus car park charges

…would remain in the Carrickfergus area, including at the Windrose, Marine Gardens, St Brides Street Park and Ride, and the Train Station Park and Ride. A Council spokesperson said: “We have listened to residents and taken onboard their feedback to changes to car parks in Mid and East Antrim, notably…

Donations gladly accepted for pre-loved toys scheme

…drop off point at Carrickfergus Enterprise - so pre-loved toys can be given a new home this festive season. Details and times for drop-off are: Ballymena area: Waveney Road HRC, Ballymena – Monday – Saturday 9am – 5pm. Seven Towers Leisure Centre. Larne area: Redlands HRC, Larne – Monday –…

Carrickfergus and Whitehead to light up for the festive season!

…these very special events! Carrickfergus Christmas Lights Switch On: Saturday 25 November High Street, Carrickfergus, 2pm – 6pm (switch on 5.30pm) Come along for an afternoon of festive family fun on Saturday 25 November from 2pm, with music, dance and Christmas characters to get you in the spirit before the…

Town Centre Development

The Town Centre team are dedicated to working with local businesses in the three town centres across Mid and East Antrim.

Carrickfergus Area History

Carrickfergus is situated in County Antrim on the northern shore of Belfast Lough. Having deep waters and sheltered from the Irish Sea, it was one of the first settlements of the Anglo-Norman colonisation of Ulster.