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Carrickfergus
Carraig Fhearghais
'Fergus's rock' — a king said to have drowned there
The story
Its Norman castle, begun by John de Courcy about 1177, guarded Belfast Lough for eight centuries and is one of the best preserved in Ireland. William of Orange landed here in 1690 on his way to the Boyne, and John Paul Jones fought a famous action against HMS Drake off the town in 1778.
Quick answers
What does the name Carrickfergus mean? Carrickfergus in Irish is Carraig Fhearghais, which means 'Fergus's rock' — a king said to have drowned there.
What county is Carrickfergus in? Carrickfergus is in County Antrim, in the province of Ulster.
What is the population of Carrickfergus? 27,886 at the 2021 census.
What is Carrickfergus known for? Its Norman castle, begun by John de Courcy about 1177, guarded Belfast Lough for eight centuries and is one of the best preserved in Ireland. William of Orange landed here in 1690 on his way to the Boyne, and John Paul Jones fought a famous action against HMS Drake off the town in 1778.
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