Carrickfergus
Britishnoun
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a town in E Northern Ireland, in Carrickfergus district, Co Antrim; historic settlement of Scottish Protestants on Belfast Lough; Norman castle. Pop: 27 201 (2001)
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a district of E Northern Ireland, in Co Antrim. Pop: 37 659 (2001). Area: 83 sq km (32 sq miles)
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Portions of the research were conducted as part of her PhD work on Medieval Carrickfergus.
From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2026
Scientists examined goat bones recovered from Haughey's Fort in Co Armagh, a hillfort dating to roughly 1100-900 BCE, as well as remains from the medieval town of Carrickfergus in Co Antrim.
From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2026
The trial took place at Carrickfergus courthouse in 1711 when eight Presbyterian women and a man were found guilty of performing witchcraft against a young woman.
From BBC • Oct. 15, 2025
Police said there have also been sporadic incidents of disorder in Carrickfergus, north Belfast and Newtownabbey, where one man was arrested.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2025
Carrickfergus was not taken without considerable loss to the besiegers.
From The Huguenots in France by Smiles, Samuel
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