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Carrickfergus Castle was built by John de Courcy after the Norman invasion of Ireland in the 12th century. The walls are a metre thick with several impressive defence features: arrow slits, twin portcullises and a "murder hole" for raining boiling tar down on stranded enemies below. The centre of the castle is the Keep, in which exhibitions divulge intimate details of medieval life, such as the contents of those huge feast and dress. A room is laid out as a banqueting hall, where you can come and party as a private group. On the top floor there's an enormous chessboard and a chest of medieval clothes you can even try on while you play. A cafe and gift shop complete the tour.
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Carrickfergus Castle was built by John de Courcy after the Norman invasion of Ireland in the 12th century. The walls are a metre thick wi...
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Situated in the Scotch Quarter, the Joymount Arms was established 200 years ago and is one of the oldest pubs in the area. The original o...
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Flame is the only complete Victorian Gasworks in Ireland and Carrickfergus Gasworks has the largest surviving set of horizontal retorts i...
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It is said that the Normans emptied the limestone quarry across the Lough to decorate their spectacular castle and th...
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Children(and adults) love this educational monorail trip. See, hear and even smell the past from the shipwreck of Fergus in 581, through...
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If you want to find out where the tunnel from the ...
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Situated at the heart of the town with Carrickfergus Golf Club on one side and a wildlife conservation area on the other, Carrickfergus L...
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Carrickfergus Golf Club is located beside Belfast Lough. The club is about three quarters of a century old but most of it has been recent...
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Recently opened in Whiteabbey Village overlooking Belfast Lough, the Kinara brings Indian cuisine to the Belfast suburbs. The extensive m...
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This fully licensed Indian restaurant is only a couple of years old. A special three-course business lunch is served from noon until 2 pm...
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This AA Rosette-winning restaurant marries the best of local produce with imaginative French culinary genius and the simplicity of modern...
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Shanks Restaurant, on the grounds of the prestigious Blackwood Golf Course, is owned by Shirley and Robbie Millar, and has won the Michel...
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The Lodge Restaurant has scenic views of the Clandeboye Estate, with its wonderful woodland setting. It offers both à la carte and table d...
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Clarion Hotel Carrickfergus
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