When Was Carrick Castle Built?

Carrickfergus Castle was built by the Anglo-Norman, John de Courcy, when he invaded Ulster in 1177 and it is the best preserved Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland.

How old is Carrick castle?

For more than 800 years, Carrickfergus Castle has been an imposing monument on the Northern Ireland landscape whether approached by land, sea or air. The castle now houses historical displays as well as cannons from the 17th to the 19th centuries.

Did the Normans build Carrickfergus Castle?

Carrickfergus was built by an Anglo-Norman knight John de Courcy in 1177. He used this Castle as his headquarters after he conquered eastern Ulster.