Carrickfergus - May 9th to 11th

Despite a F6 in the forecast we were happy to make the short hop across Belfast Lough to Carrickfergus.

Motoring into a brisk breeze across Belfast Lough.

Our arrival at Carrickfergus coincided with a ceremony to commemorate the D-Day landings. It was entertaining to hear bagpipes playing and see the return of boats from wreath laying in the Lough. 

 D-Day Celebrations at Carrickfergus

The view from our berth in Carrickfergus Marina

Our stop at Carrickfergus also coincided with the Giro d'Italia cycle race. As keen cycling fans we were looking forward to seeing a bit of the action. Conveniently the cyclists were due to pass down the main road within 500 yards of the marina. Ten minutes before the race was due the sun was shining  and we were in place for a good view up and down the road. Then it started to pour with rain, the umbrellas went up and our view was all but obscured. The roar of the crowd as the cyclists flashed by was quite an experience.

 Carrickfergus Castle.

Crowd waiting for the Giro d'Italia cycle race to arrive in Carrickfergus.

The rain seemed to follow the cyclists all day!

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