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# carrickfergus - Sunday 3 October, 2021

# Carrickfergus

Man hospitalised after ‘particularly vicious’ baseball bat attack in Antrim

Oct 3rd 2021, 12:57 PM 9,626 Views 5 Comments

Police say the men repeatedly hit the victim with the bats around the head, legs and chest.

# carrickfergus - Tuesday 3 August, 2021

# Carrickfergus

Legal action launched against Antrim funfair over collapse of ride

Aug 3rd 2021, 9:58 AM 18,433 Views 0 Comments

The claimants say they suffered serious physical and psychological injuries as a result of the incident.

# carrickfergus - Sunday 25 July, 2021

# Planet Fun

Antrim funfair ride collapse caused by 'misuse of equipment' by teenagers, says operator

Jul 25th 2021, 4:20 PM 91,769 Views 26 Comments

Six people were left injured when the funfair ride at Planet Fun in Carrickfergus collapsed yesterday.

# carrickfergus - Monday 5 April, 2021

# Loyalists

'Senseless and reckless': Police attacked as violence flares again in parts of Northern Ireland

Updated Apr 5th 2021, 1:00 PM 41,317 Views 0 Comments

The incidents are the latest in several days of disorder.

# carrickfergus - Monday 6 January, 2020

# PSNI

Three arrested following discovery of man's body at a flat in Carrickfergus

Jan 6th 2020, 10:02 PM 9,261 Views 0 Comments

Detectives from the Major Investigation Team launched a murder investigation following the discovery.

# carrickfergus - Monday 12 June, 2017

# George Gilmore

Police want to know who wrote them anonymous letter with 'vital information' on murder of prominent loyalist

Jun 12th 2017, 4:08 PM 17,754 Views 0 Comments

44-year-old George Gilmore was gunned down in broad daylight in Carrickfergus in March.

# carrickfergus - Sunday 19 March, 2017

# Carrickfergus

Woman arrested and police call for calm after 'reckless' murder of prominent loyalist

Mar 19th 2017, 5:46 PM 20,295 Views 0 Comments

George Gilmore was gunned down in Carrickfergus on Monday.

# carrickfergus - Tuesday 6 December, 2016

This story about a Carrickfergus goat causing chaos has taken on a life of its own

# No Kidding

From The Daily Edge

# No Kidding

This story about a Carrickfergus goat causing chaos has taken on a life of its own

Dec 6th 2016, 2:23 PM 5,230 Views 0 Comments

With many puns.

# carrickfergus - Wednesday 29 June, 2016

# Carrickfergus

Man shot in both legs in paramilitary style shooting this evening

Jun 29th 2016, 9:07 PM 18,894 Views 63 Comments

Nobody has been arrested at this stage.

# carrickfergus - Sunday 22 May, 2016

# Carrickfergus

Petrol bomb thrown at police attending car crash

May 22nd 2016, 1:30 PM 13,345 Views 25 Comments

“A police officer should never come under attack while simply doing their job.”

# carrickfergus - Monday 2 May, 2016

# Carrickfergus

Windscreen of police car smashed with officers inside

May 2nd 2016, 11:58 AM 14,599 Views 26 Comments

Police are appealing for help in identifying the man.

# carrickfergus - Monday 25 April, 2016

# Glengormley

Two men arrested over murder of 'vulnerable individual' who went missing seven years ago

Apr 25th 2016, 3:15 PM 17,399 Views 2 Comments

The body of Mark Gourley has never been located.

# carrickfergus - Wednesday 8 July, 2015

# Marching Season

Unionists condemn 'evil' Swastika flown near Loyalist bonfire

Jul 8th 2015, 10:16 PM 19,989 Views 95 Comments

The incident came one day after graffiti threatening to “crucify” Catholics in Belfast.

# carrickfergus - Friday 11 April, 2014

# UDA

Eighth man arrested over attempted murder and loyalist disorder in Larne

Apr 11th 2014, 5:23 PM 6,560 Views 59 Comments

Crowds of up to 100 people were involved in the violence last month. Trouble last night in Carrickfergus is being linked with those disturbances.

# Distraction Robbery

Thieves stole pensioners' wallet as he made them a cup of tea

Apr 11th 2014, 11:22 AM 16,301 Views 35 Comments

The men were allowed into the property after telling the homeowner they would do some work on his roof.

# carrickfergus - Saturday 15 March, 2014

# Arson Attack

Damage to three houses after oil tank in suburban garden set ablaze

Mar 15th 2014, 5:01 PM 12,708 Views 3 Comments

The alarm was raised at around 1am, after it was reported that both an oil tank and a house were on fire in a Carrickfergus estate.

# carrickfergus - Thursday 5 September, 2013

# Assault

Man knocked unconscious after altercation between two dog walkers

Sep 5th 2013, 12:26 PM 16,116 Views 53 Comments

Police search for 6′ 3″ man with “bulging” eyes following the incident in Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim on Monday evening.

# carrickfergus - Tuesday 3 September, 2013

IRFU expresses condolences to family of boy, 14, after rugby death

# Concussive Blows

From The42

# Concussive Blows

IRFU expresses condolences to family of boy, 14, after rugby death

Sep 3rd 2013, 4:35 PM 5,961 Views 5 Comments

Ben Robinson was ruled to have passed away from brain injuries caused by Second Impact Syndrome.

# carrickfergus - Thursday 29 August, 2013

# Belfast Flag Protests

Man arrested on suspicion of terrorist activity in Carrickfergus

Aug 29th 2013, 4:17 PM 4,556 Views 18 Comments

The 42-year-old was arrested by officers investigating the Union Jack flag protests. To date, over 180 people have been charged as part of the investigation.

# carrickfergus - Monday 10 June, 2013

# Northern Ireland

Man shot once in each leg in paramilitary-style shooting

Jun 10th 2013, 9:39 AM 6,545 Views 5 Comments

The man is being treated in hospital but his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

# carrickfergus - Wednesday 1 May, 2013

# Charlie Strain

PSNI reopen murder case of man beaten to death 15 years ago

May 1st 2013, 6:55 AM 5,342 Views 1 Comment

Charlie Strain died from a brutal beating to the head and body on 1 June 1998 in Antrim.

# carrickfergus - Sunday 14 April, 2013

# Co Antrim

Man pulled from car by hijackers

Apr 14th 2013, 1:46 PM 7,414 Views 5 Comments

The incident occurred in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim, yesterday. Meanwhile, PSNI members were attacked by youths throwing stones and petrol bombs in Derry.

# carrickfergus - Thursday 6 December, 2012

# Flag Row

Alliance Party calls for Assembly to unite against attacks in Antrim, Down

Dec 6th 2012, 2:54 PM 3,188 Views 6 Comments

Last night the offices and homes of Alliance Party members were attacked and a number of police officers injured in protests.

# carrickfergus - Wednesday 5 December, 2012

# Protest

Four arrested in Antrim following violent protest

Dec 5th 2012, 10:44 PM 3,310 Views 9 Comments

Over 1,500 people had gathered to protest against Belfast City Council’s decision to stop flying the union flag every day.

# carrickfergus - Saturday 27 October, 2012

# Arson

Police suspect arson in attack on Carrickfergus premises

Oct 27th 2012, 4:39 PM 1,842 Views 0 Comments

A fire broke out yesterday evening at a commercial premises in the Trailcock Road area of Carrickfergus.

# carrickfergus - Monday 24 September, 2012

# Cold Case

Update: Man arrested over 1996 murder released without charge

Sep 24th 2012, 8:35 PM 6,618 Views 5 Comments

28-year-old businessman Simon Tang was killed as he left his takeaway business in Antrim in June 1996.

# carrickfergus - Sunday 16 September, 2012

# Stabbings

Three men arrested in connection with death of 45-year-old

Sep 16th 2012, 3:20 PM 5,977 Views 0 Comments

There were three serious stabbing incidents in Northern Ireland over the weekend.

# carrickfergus - Friday 13 July, 2012

London 2012: Introducing... Ryan Seaton and Matt McGovern

# Fortnight Away

From The42

# Fortnight Away

London 2012: Introducing... Ryan Seaton and Matt McGovern

Jul 13th 2012, 11:28 AM 3,873 Views 0 Comments

The duo finished 10th in the Sailing World Championships last year.

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