Pageantry and spectacle in pictures as annual Siege of Carrickfergus draws the bank holiday crowds
Valerie Martin
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The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna, meets some of the main characters at the Siege of Carrickfergus. (Photo: Steven McAuley / McAuley Multimedia)
More than 40 re-enactors from across the United Kingdom and Ireland, all dressed in period costume, helped to bring the historic events to life as spectators witnessed Carrickfergus Castle under siege by King William III’s forces, led by the Duke of Schomberg against the Jacobite Irish commanding forces that took place in 1689, ahead of King William’s arrival nearly a year later.
With a pageantry parade to meet King William at the pier, live cannon and musket firing, the chance to visit military encampments, as well as a falconry display and fun for children, the popular event attracted thousands of spectators from far and wide.
Re-enactors taking part in the Siege of Carrickfergus. (Photo: Steven McAuley / McAuley Multimedia)
Taking part in the siege re-enactment at Carrickfergus Castle. (Photo: Steven McAuley / McAuley Multimedia)
Live cannon and musket firing was part of the spectacle in Carrickfergus on bank holiday Monday. (Photo: Steven McAuley / McAuley Multimedia)
Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna, Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, enjoying the Siege of Carrickfergus. (Photo: Steven McAuley / McAuley Multimedia)
Taking part in the Siege of Carrickfergus re-enactment. (Photo: Steven McAuley / McAuley Multimedia)
Re-enactors bring history to life at the Siege of Carrickfergus on bank holiday Monday. (Photo: Steven McAuley / McAuley Multimedia)
The annual Siege of Carrickfergus attracted a good turnout of spectators to the Castle Green. (Photo: Steven McAuley / McAuley Multimedia)
Mid and East Antrim Mayor, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna enjoying the Siege of Carrickfergus. (Photo: Steven McAuley / McAuley Multimedia)
Re-enactors taking part in the annual Siege of Carrickfergus. (Photo: Steven McAuley / McAuley Multimedia)
Despite closing off the town’s main roads for around five hours on Sunday morning, WNC said that it was an accident on the M1 which caused ‘unforeseen traffic through the area’.
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