Advantages: Interesting, old, lots to see, things for kids Disadvantages: Transport links on Sundays!
...were staying quite close to Carrickfergus and loving all things historical we decided to visit the castle there. I didn't really know anything about the castle beforehand so I'll try to give you a bit of background.
HISTORY:
Carrickfergus castle was begun in 1177 by John de Courcy, an English baron who conquered Ulster. He remained there until 1204 when another Englishman, Hugh de Lacy, captured the castle. The castle was taken by King John when ... ...which go from Belfast to Carrickfergus station, which is only a short walk from the castle. If you are there on a Sunday make sure you plan your journey well because the trains and buses are very infrequent - maybe once every 2-3 hours! Guide dogs are allowed in. I didn't see a lift inside the castle, but there may have been one, so I can't comment on whether there is any disabled access but there were certainly parts of the castle, such as some ...
tartlette83 03.07.2006
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Advantages: One of the most impressive historical buildings I have ever seen Disadvantages: The fact that its not more widely known
Carrickfergus Castle I grew up in the shadows of this impressive monument and it amazes me that it is not more widely known outside of the UK. The castle is the best preserved monument in the whole of Ireland and is stunning to look at from all angles. Location The castle is located in the town of Carrickfergus which is situated on the shores of Belfast Lough about 10 miles from Belfast. The castle can easily be reached from Belfast by car (pretty ... ...and thus the town of Carrickfergus was born. (Carric (might be spelt wrong) in Irish means rock) thus Carrickfergus is the Rock of Fergus. My opinion As a school boy living in the town I was mesmerised by the interesting and often bloody history that our town had gone through and in a way I was very lucky that the stories of my ancestors is so well documented. The castle which was garrisoned for almost 800 years is now a national trust property and ...
Ghumphrey 30.09.2009
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