11 Antrim Street Carrickfergus Co. Antrim BT38 7DG
In June 2023, Carrickfergus Museum and Civic Centre displayed a number of items relating to the activation of 1st U.S. Ranger Battalion on 19th June 1942.
29th June 2022
Adrian Hack is a tour guide and fountain of knowledge on all things related to Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim in the Second World War including the U.S. Rangers.
Marine Highway Carrickfergus Co. Antrim BT38 7BG
On 21st May 2022, B (North Irish Horse) Squadron of the Scottish and North Irish Yeomanry held a commemorative event in the car park of Carrickfergus Castle.
Marine Highway Carrickfergus Co. Antrim
Carrickfergus War Memorial commemorates those from the Co. Antrim town and surrounding area who gave their lives in both World Wars and subsequent conflicts.
An Ordnance QF 25-Pounder Field Gun with post-Second World War markings stands next to the impressive town war memorial on Carrickfergus' Marine Highway.
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Carrickfergus Gasworks, Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim during the Second World War.
26th January 2022
Scott Edgar is joined by Irish-American author and filmmaker Mary Pat Kelly to talk about the book and documentary 'Home Away From Home'.
2B Joymount Carrickfergus Co. Antrim BT38 7DN
The town hall in Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim contains a plaque dedicated to those from the town and the surrounding areas who died during the Second World War.
8th March 1943
8th March is International Women's Day, a time to remember the important role played by women during the Second World War in Northern Ireland and across the UK.
7th August 1942
On 7th August 1942, Lieutenant J.R. Bainbridge photographed American M3 Lee Medium Tanks near Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim as they took part in Exercise Defiance.
17th February 1942
Mr. John G. Winant (United States Ambassador for Britain) visited parts of Northern Ireland on 17th-18th February 1942, inspecting U.S. Army troops and camps.
On 17th February 1942, Mr. John G. Winant (U.S. Ambassador for Britain) arrived in Northern Ireland. His visit last two days and took him to Sunnylands Camp.