Siege of Carrickfergus Re-enactment

13 July 2014, 12:00, Carrickfergus Castle, Marine Highway, Carrickfergus, BT38 7BG

Runs to 13 July 2014

Join us at Carrickfergus Castle on the Green for a re-enactment of the infamous Siege of Carrickfergus and the landing of King William including re-enactment groups from across the country.

Carrickfergus Castle will be the place on to be on Sunday July 13 for a fantastic family day out!  Travel back in time and witness Carrickfergus Castle under spectacular siege by King William III’s forces, led by the Duke of Schomberg against the Jacobite Irish commanding forces that took place in 1689. The King himself landed in Carrickfergus in 1690 before making his way south to the Battle of the Boyne.

This a great opportunity for visitors to come face to face with some of the characters from the troops of the Williamite and Jacobite armies who clashed during the siege of the town and castle in 1689. 

The annual re-enactment of the siege of Carrickfergus Castle and the landing of King William featuring re-enactment groups from around the country dressed in period costume followed by a pageantry parade to meet King William upon his landing.  A full narrative will be available to ensure maximum enjoyment of the event with lots of musket and rifle-firing and living history encampments; this is an event not to be missed!

Time: 12.00 – 16.00

Venue: Castle Green, Carrickfergus

Entry: Free (non-ticketed)