Carrickfergus Castle is located on the eastern coast of Northern Ireland, overlooking Belfast Lough. Built in 1177 by John de Courcy, an Anglo-Norman conqueror, it is one of the best-preserved medieval castles in Ireland. 👌 📷: @henderso1 | Beautiful Houses and Buildings

"Carrickfergus" is a traditional Irish folk song, named after the town of Carrickfergus in Antrim. The song is a lament about lost love and a longing to return to the singer's homeland, with lyrics that speak of a love that is unattainable and a life lived in wandering and reflection. #carrickfergus #jimmccann #antrim #ireland #irishfolk #irishballads | Irish Ballads