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Carrickfergus, British And Irish Political Geography

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Carrickfergus[kar´´ikfUr´gus] Pronunciation Key, town (1991 pop. 19,100) and district, E Northern Ireland, on the shore of Belfast Lough. A minor fishing port, the town also has an important textile industry. Cigarettes are made, and rock salt is mined. A castle and church built in the 12th cent. still stand. John Paul Jones fought (1778) a victorious battle offshore from Carrickfergus. The area is a center for leisure boating and is known for its scenic camping and hiking.

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