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# carrickfergus

Last year
2022
# co antrim
Man (94) dies following boating incident off Carrickfergus coast
The PSNI are treating the incident as a tragic drowning.
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Aug 28th 2022, 10:53 AM
# Northern Ireland
Woman attacked by men armed with hammers during burglary in Carrickfergus
The PSNI has appealed for witnesses to come forward.
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Apr 27th 2022, 12:52 PM
# UK royal family
Antrim councillors set to debate renaming of Prince Andrew Way in Carrickfergus
A spokesperson for the council said that a motion to change the name of Prince Andrew Way is set to be held later this year.
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Feb 17th 2022, 9:40 AM
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# carrickfergus
Man hospitalised after ‘particularly vicious’ baseball bat attack in Antrim
Police say the men repeatedly hit the victim with the bats around the head, legs and chest.
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Oct 3rd 2021, 12:57 PM
# carrickfergus
Legal action launched against Antrim funfair over collapse of ride
The claimants say they suffered serious physical and psychological injuries as a result of the incident.
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Aug 3rd 2021, 9:58 AM
# Planet Fun
Antrim funfair ride collapse caused by 'misuse of equipment' by teenagers, says operator
Six people were left injured when the funfair ride at Planet Fun in Carrickfergus collapsed yesterday.
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Jul 25th 2021, 4:20 PM
# loyalists
'Senseless and reckless': Police attacked as violence flares again in parts of Northern Ireland
The incidents are the latest in several days of disorder.
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Apr 5th 2021, 1:00 PM
# PSNI
Three arrested following discovery of man's body at a flat in Carrickfergus
Detectives from the Major Investigation Team launched a murder investigation following the discovery.
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Jan 6th 2020, 10:02 PM
# george gilmore
Police want to know who wrote them anonymous letter with 'vital information' on murder of prominent loyalist
44-year-old George Gilmore was gunned down in broad daylight in Carrickfergus in March.
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Jun 12th 2017, 4:08 PM
# carrickfergus
Woman arrested and police call for calm after 'reckless' murder of prominent loyalist
George Gilmore was gunned down in Carrickfergus on Monday.
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Mar 19th 2017, 5:46 PM
# No kidding
This story about a Carrickfergus goat causing chaos has taken on a life of its own
With many puns.
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Dec 6th 2016, 2:23 PM
# carrickfergus
Man shot in both legs in paramilitary style shooting this evening
Nobody has been arrested at this stage.
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Jun 29th 2016, 9:07 PM
# carrickfergus
Petrol bomb thrown at police attending car crash
“A police officer should never come under attack while simply doing their job.”
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May 22nd 2016, 1:30 PM
# carrickfergus
Windscreen of police car smashed with officers inside
Police are appealing for help in identifying the man.
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May 2nd 2016, 11:58 AM
# glengormley
Two men arrested over murder of 'vulnerable individual' who went missing seven years ago
The body of Mark Gourley has never been located.
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Apr 25th 2016, 3:15 PM
# Marching Season
Unionists condemn 'evil' Swastika flown near Loyalist bonfire
The incident came one day after graffiti threatening to “crucify” Catholics in Belfast.
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Jul 8th 2015, 10:16 PM
# UDA
Eighth man arrested over attempted murder and loyalist disorder in Larne
Crowds of up to 100 people were involved in the violence last month. Trouble last night in Carrickfergus is being linked with those disturbances.
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Apr 11th 2014, 5:23 PM
# Distraction Robbery
Thieves stole pensioners' wallet as he made them a cup of tea
The men were allowed into the property after telling the homeowner they would do some work on his roof.
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Apr 11th 2014, 11:22 AM
# Arson Attack
Damage to three houses after oil tank in suburban garden set ablaze
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.
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Mar 15th 2014, 5:01 PM
# Assault
Man knocked unconscious after altercation between two dog walkers
Police search for 6′ 3″ man with “bulging” eyes following the incident in Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim on Monday evening.
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Sep 5th 2013, 12:26 PM
# concussive blows
IRFU expresses condolences to family of boy, 14, after rugby death
Ben Robinson was ruled to have passed away from brain injuries caused by Second Impact Syndrome.
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Sep 3rd 2013, 4:35 PM
# Belfast Flag Protests
Man arrested on suspicion of terrorist activity in Carrickfergus
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.
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Aug 29th 2013, 4:17 PM
# Northern Ireland
Man shot once in each leg in paramilitary-style shooting
The man is being treated in hospital but his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
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Jun 10th 2013, 9:39 AM
# charlie strain
PSNI reopen murder case of man beaten to death 15 years ago
Charlie Strain died from a brutal beating to the head and body on 1 June 1998 in Antrim.
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May 1st 2013, 6:55 AM
# co antrim
Man pulled from car by hijackers
The incident occurred in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim, yesterday. Meanwhile, PSNI members were attacked by youths throwing stones and petrol bombs in Derry.
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Apr 14th 2013, 1:46 PM
# flag row
Alliance Party calls for Assembly to unite against attacks in Antrim, Down
Last night the offices and homes of Alliance Party members were attacked and a number of police officers injured in protests.
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Dec 6th 2012, 2:54 PM
# Protest
Four arrested in Antrim following violent protest
Over 1,500 people had gathered to protest against Belfast City Council’s decision to stop flying the union flag every day.
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Dec 5th 2012, 10:44 PM
# Arson
Police suspect arson in attack on Carrickfergus premises
A fire broke out yesterday evening at a commercial premises in the Trailcock Road area of Carrickfergus.
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Oct 27th 2012, 4:39 PM
# Cold Case
Update: Man arrested over 1996 murder released without charge
28-year-old businessman Simon Tang was killed as he left his takeaway business in Antrim in June 1996.
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Sep 24th 2012, 8:35 PM
# stabbings
Three men arrested in connection with death of 45-year-old
There were three serious stabbing incidents in Northern Ireland over the weekend.
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Sep 16th 2012, 3:20 PM
# fortnight away
London 2012: Introducing... Ryan Seaton and Matt McGovern
The duo finished 10th in the Sailing World Championships last year.
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Jul 13th 2012, 11:28 AM