If it happened in Carrickfergus, I’m your guide.

 

This town isn’t just where I live—it’s my lifelong obsession. With over 900 years of drama, intrigue, conflict, and resilience packed into one small corner of County Antrim, I’ve never felt the need to guide anywhere else.

I began by exploring Carrickfergus during the Second World War, but curiosity has a way of opening doors. One discovery led to another, and soon I found myself tracing the full sweep of the town’s history—from the arrival of the Normans in the 12th century to the stories still echoing through our streets today.

Join me as we uncover:

- The founding of Carrickfergus Castle, St Nicholas’ Church, and the Franciscan Friary  

- Life in the medieval town and its rise in the early 1600s  

- The Williamite campaign and the battles that shaped the late 1600s  

- A notorious mass witch trial  

- A daring French invasion  

- Crime, punishment, and dark tales from the County Gaol and Prison  

- What it meant to live in a bustling garrison town  

- And the profound impact of the Second World War on locals, workers, and the thousands temporarily stationed here

Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a curious visitor, or someone who simply loves a good story, I’ll bring Carrickfergus’ past to life—one remarkable chapter at a time.

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