2.5K views · 78 reactions | Carrickfergus Castle is located on the eastern coast of Northern Ireland, overlooking Belfast Lough. Built in 1177 by John de Courcy, an Anglo-Norman conqueror, it is one of the best-preserved medieval castles in Ireland.  : @henderso1 | Beautiful Houses and Buildings | Facebook

History, hospitality & seaside charm in Carrickfergus! Just a mile from Carrickfergus Castle and at the start of the iconic Causeway Coastal Route, the Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum is a must-visit for families, explorers and history-lovers alike. Step inside the cosy thatched cottage - ancestral home of US President Andrew Jackson - and feel the warmth of a place shaped by history. Then dive into the powerful legacy of WWII at the US Rangers Museum, where local guide George McGrand