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Delve into Kilroot in United Kingdom
Kilroot in the region of N Ireland is located in United Kingdom - some 322 mi or ( 519 km ) North-West of London , the country's capital .
Local time in Kilroot is now 06:20 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/London " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Newtownards, Newtownabbey, Manchester, Magheramorne, and Liverpool. While being here, you might want to check out Newtownards . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Kilroot ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
12th July 2008 Bonfire, Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland
Bonfire at Castlemara, Carrickfergus. 12/0708 ..
NI Railways diesels at Whitehead - 8th September
A few shots of some diesel trains around Whitehead on 9th September 2011. This includes NI Railways GM Loco number 112, collecting the stock for the RPSI's Province of Leinster railtour, and a glimpse ..
RPSI Santa Steam Trains 2010 HD
A look at the first of the 2010 season of Santa Steam trains, run by the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland. These run from Belfast to Whitehead on most Saturdays and Sundays each December. The v ..
RPSI Santa Steam Trains December 2007 HD
A short video showing the Santa Steam trains at Whitehead, Northern Ireland, in December 2007. The Railway Preservation Society of Ireland runs these trips in weekends in December every year. www.stea ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Downshire railway station
Downshire railway station serves eastern Carrickfergus in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. This station opened on 1 April 1925 and was known for most of its early life as Downshire Park. Northern Ireland Railways renamed the halt in the late 1970s. The station's signposts prior to the 2008 refurbishment named the station as "Downshire Halt", a name by which the station is still locally known. The Belfast-bound platform was extended during summer 2011 to allow longer trains to operate.
Located at 54.72 -5.79 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Carrickfergus Borough Council
Carrickfergus Borough Council is a district council in County Antrim in Northern Ireland. The council headquarters are in Carrickfergus and the council administers the town, on the north shore of Belfast Lough, and surrounding area, which extends from Greenisland in the south-west to Whitehead in the east. The borough is 32 square miles, with a population of 39,114 as of 2011. The Carrickfergus Borough Council area consists of 3 electoral areas: Carrick Castle, Kilroot and Knockagh Monument.
Located at 54.72 -5.79 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Battle of Carrickfergus (1597)
The Battle of Carrickfergus took place in November 1597, in the province of Ulster in what is now County Antrim, Northern Ireland, during the Nine Years War. It was fought between the crown forces of Queen Elizabeth I and the Gaelic clan of MacDonnell, and resulted in a defeat for the English.
Located at 54.71 -5.81 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Carrickfergus Castle
Carrickfergus Castle is a Norman castle in Northern Ireland, situated in the town of Carrickfergus in County Antrim, on the northern shore of Belfast Lough. Besieged in turn by the Scots, Irish, English and French, the castle played an important military role until 1928 and remains one of the best preserved medieval structures in Ireland.
Located at 54.71 -5.81 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Carrickfergus College
Carrickfergus College is a secondary school located in Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The college was opened in 1959 and has over 750 students and 52 teachers. It is within the North Eastern Education and Library Board area.
Located at 54.73 -5.81 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
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