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Greenisland Community Centre, Carrickfergus

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Registrar Opening Hours and Contacts

Our three offices in Larne, Ballymena and Carrickfergus now operate an appointment system. For all death registrations please contact your Funeral Director.

Carrickfergus Mill Ponds

The main features of the site are the two former mill ponds currently managed as a wildfowl refuge. The Sullatober River flows through the site forming an important wildlife corridor. The site forms part of a significant green corridor, linking the coast with the open countryside providing an attractive backdrop…

Launch of “Our Town Our Stories” Exhibition: New Research Unveiled at Carrickfergus Museum

…in partnership between Positive Carrickfergus and Carrickfergus Museum and funded by the Department for Foreign Affairs. The project invites local participants to become co-researchers, discovering, investigating, and sharing lesser-known stories from Carrickfergus’ rich history. Through their work, new narratives and voices are being added to the town’s collective story. Born…

Carrickfergus Museum invites you to the launch of ‘Carrickfergus before the Castle’

…and discover life in Carrickfergus long before the iconic castle stood by the lough. Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford extended the invitation to the opening night; “We’d invite you to join us to welcome archaeologist Scott Ingram who will explain more about the history of Carrickfergus…

Weekly Markets

There are 3 weekly markets in Mid and East Antrim which are run by, or in association with, Council.

Bin Collection Dates

…collection day (Ballymena / Carrickfergus), visit the Bryson Recycling website. PLEASE NOTE: For our Alternative Collection Dates where collections are changed due to bank holiday or public holidays, visit our Alternative Collection Dates page, or call the Helpdesk on T: 0300 124 5000 and select option 0.

Irish Guards 125th anniversary celebrations awe Carrickfergus

…led the parade from Carrickfergus Town Hall to Castle Car Park, where they performed against the spectacular backdrop of the historic Carrickfergus Castle and made the occasion an extremely memorable evening for all who attended the world-class display of music and military drill. Formed by order of Queen Victoria in…

Disability Sports Hub

Here you can learn more about our Disability Sports provision across the borough!

Building Control

…during the inspection Ballymena Carrickfergus 4 Wellington Court Ballymena BT43 6EQ Civic Centre 11 Antrim Street Carrickfergus BT38 7DG T: 028 2563 3346 T: 028 9335 8347

Order a new bin

Information for householders and customers about bin purchases and free bins/boxes is available on our Recycling Bins & Boxes section. This section is worth referring to before you order recycling containers or proceed with a bin purchase.

Mid and East Antrim - Easter Bin and Recycling Arrangements

…Alternative Collections Date Ballymena Carrickfergus Monday 21 April Saturday 19 April Saturday 19 April Tuesday 22 April Normal collections Saturday 26 April Bryson Kerbside Boxes Ballymena/Carrickfergus – Alternative Collections Friday 18 April – normal collections Monday 21 April – Saturday 19 April Tuesday 22 April – normal collections HRCs will…

Making funeral arrangements

Please note: Cemeteries are administered by the Parks and Open Spaces Department and they should be contacted to make any arrangements as per the contact details in the table below.

Medieval Challenge!

You’re a stranger in Carrickfergus in medieval times. Everyone is suspicious of you, and if anything bad happens, you’ll get the blame! You might even find yourself thrown out of town altogether! The only safe place is the friary at the other side of town—if you can get there…

Parks and Open Spaces

Allotments Biodiversity Countryside Access Carnfunnock Country Park Carrickfergus Mill Ponds Diamond Jubilee Wood Ecos Centre Nature Park The People’s Park Oakfield Glen and Bashfordsland Wood Volunteering in your local green space Play Weekly Markets Can I book a Council owned park?

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Legacy Freemen of the Borough

Legacy Freemen of Ballymena Borough Legacy Freemen of Carrickfergus Borough Legacy Freemen of Larne Borough

Sport and Leisure

…Leisure Centres in Ballymena, Carrickfergus and Larne MEActive Gym facilities etiquette Move More classes Disability Sports Hub Outdoor Gyms The Ballymena Showgrounds Harbours and Marinas Golf Course

Carrickfergus Christmas Twinkle Trail Brings a New Sparkle to the Festive Season

…fresh and exciting to Carrickfergus at a time when families are looking for memorable festive moments. “Introducing the Twinkle Trail to Carrickfergus is a lovely way to create something special for everyone in our community. The lights in the park offer an outdoor festive experience that children and adults alike…

Collections and Research

Carrickfergus Museum holds a range of material, both on display and in the reserve collections in storage. The museum gallery contains an object rich display which includes items of local and national importance. While much of this comes from the legacy council’s civic collection, including the iconic ceremonial sword and…