Carrickfergus Castle

The Northern Carrickfergus Castle in Northern Ireland is one of the best-preserved military fortresses in the region: it played an important defensive and strategic role until 1928. Carrickfergus Castle is in close proximity to the local train station.

Built in 1177 by John de Courcy after the knight captured eastern Ulster. Thus, the castle had a defensive character, as evidenced by, among others, the surrounding moat, but also residential - it was the main headquarters of de Courcy, who until 1204 ruled the area he had beaten. Interestingly, once Carrickfergus Castle was surrounded by water on three sides.

In 1928, the castle ceased to serve the British Army and became a monument open to the public. The fortress in the Romanesque style has been restored and today we can admire a beautiful banquet hall and exhibitions showing the living conditions in the Middle Ages.