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Carrickfergus Castle
This is a Norman Castle built in the twelfth century with a number of alterations made over the years. It has been subjected to a number of sieges by French, English, Scottish and Irish. The castle is open to the public.
Getting there
It is located south from Larne along the A2 in the town of Carrickfergus/Carraig Fhearghais, Country Antrim, on the north shore of Belfast Lough/Loch Lao.