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Learning Disability Pride took place recently in Carrickfergus

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Learning Disability Pride 2025 returned to Carrickfergus this weekend in a powerful celebration of community, visibility and colour. Thousands turned out to mark the day, which celebrates people with learning disabilities and challenges the barriers they face in everyday life, calling for further awareness and inclusion. Speaking of the success of the event, which has […]

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Castello Italia Brings a Taste of Italy To Carrickfergus

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Since opening its doors in 2017 Castello Italia has delighted its customers with an array of Italian dishes with a modern Irish twist.  And whilst many businesses shut up shop during lockdown, instead Castello Italia went through an ambitious rebrand which saw the lower floor transformed into a modern Pizzeria. At the helm of this

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Paddleboarding Sensation In Carrickfergus

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The world’s fastest growing water sport can be enjoyed all-year round in Carrickfergus with WaveRides Paddleboarding now offering a range of classes in the coastal town’s sheltered harbour. A mixture of punting, surfing and canoeing, paddleboarding is taught by Robbie Richardson, a qualified instructor with over 35 years maritime experience. “I’m delighted to bring the

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Digital Fun At Carrickfergus Museum Exploring Medieval Times

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Using a skeleton dug up on the site and other discovered relics, Carrickfergus Museum has developed a range of interactive games and puzzles exploring Medieval Carrickfergus. Designed to appeal to KS1 and KS2 children, the challenges aim to be fun while also creating valuable learning experiences. Museum mascot Micah the monkey takes centre stage in

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Leading The Way through Carrick’s WW2 History

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The rich and varied World War Two history of Carrickfergus is becoming ever more accessible thanks to the Lead The Way walking tours by Adrian Hack. Uncovering the history of the town’s past in the 1940s Adrian reveals how a linen factory was converted to make parachutes, that tanks were built, how the iconic US

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Carrickfergus Shoppers In Luck As New Discount Store Creates 15 New Jobs On The High Street

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Shoppers in Carrickfergus are in for a treat as discount retailer The Original Factory Shop opens on the High Street. Not only is it good news for those hoping to bag a Christmas bargain it’s great news for employment in the area as 15 jobs have also been created. The Original Factory Shop has taken a

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