The 13th-century noblewoman built an impressive fortress on a rocky outcrop in Castleroche, Co Louth, and then supposedly pushed the master mason out .
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Carrickfergus Castle is a spectacular proper castle and well worth a visit. Picture by Mal McCann
UNLIKE as in the song, I have never wished to be in Carrickfergus. Not even for one night. But that s exactly where I ended up for a two day mini-break.
In fairness, the beautiful lilting ballad known as
Carrickfergus is unlikely to have had anything to do with the Co Antrim town. It s more likely to have found its roots in Munster, not Ulster.
That said, Carrickfergus comes with some remarkable historical pedigree and awesome views. Though the profligate and prominent amount of political graffiti makes it seem more like Shankill by the sea.
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Top 5 Historic Day Trip Sites to Visit Close to Dublin
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Ireland is filled with historical sites and monuments. The Emerald Isle always has something new in store for those who venture there and are eager to learn about its fascinating past. Many sites have a mystical past told through legends of gods, goddesses, and supernatural beings, and the sites often became sacred to Christian converts and saints. You can spend weeks exploring the country, but if you are visiting the capital, Dublin, there are many sites to visit on a day trip.
St. Kevin’s Church, Glendalough