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Carrickfergus


 

Carrickfergus (Carraig Fhearghais, meaning 'Rock of Fergus', in Irish) is a town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It stands on the north shore of Belfast Lough and is home to Carrickfergus Castle, a 12th century structure. It is a minor fishing port, and important town for the textile industry. It is a centre for leisure sailing and is home to Carrickfergus Marina. The town is the administrative centre for Carrickfergus Borough Council.

Miscellaneous

Carrickfergus is also immortalised as the title of a popular Irish folk song about a dying man who wishes to return home to the town.

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