churches historical around south antrim

Christian outreach festival climaxes with attempt to make the longest chalk drawing ever....

The historic church enjoys the reputation of being one of the most interesting and ecclesiastically important churches in Ulster. St Nicholas' Church dates from the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ulster by John De Courcy, when he established the Norman stronghold of Carrickfergus circa 1180 A.D.

The Church lies at the centre of the town and its long history reflects the triumphs and deprivation suffered by the town population for over 800 years. It is dedicated to St. Nicholas, Bishop of...

Inside there are two wooden crosses, one a copy of a medieval termon cross which stood some distance north of the church. Close by is a holy well, still frequented by pious pilgrims who attach rags to the surrounding trees....

Templecorran Cemetery which sits on part of the site of the ecclesiastical settlement, has a historical trail around it outlining important graves which relate to general Ulster history. The most imposing memorial in the cemetery is the large monumeny to James Orr, the Bard of Ballycarry, who is the Ulster equivalent of Scotland's Robert Burns....