Welcome to Carrickferg.Us Today for Tuesday, 31Λ’α΅ March 2026.
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Here is todayβs weather forecast for #Carrickfergus:
π§ Weather: Light Rain Showers π§
π‘ Max: 14Β°C (57Β°F)
π‘ Min: 8Β°C (47Β°F)
π¨ Wind: 12mph
π Visibility: Good
π Pressure: 1028mb
π§ Humidity: 81%
π UV Risk: 3
π Pollution: Low
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π° News: Scott Mills investigated in 2016 over sexual offence allegations against teenage boy π°
The case was dropped in 2019 after the CPS deemed there was insufficient evidence to bring charges, police say.
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π News: Police station target of 'serious' security alert π
Carla Lockhart says that a controlled explosion has taken place after reports of a suspicious vehicle in Lurgan.
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π News: Woman dies after two vehicle crash in Armagh π
The Police Service of Northern Ireland are appealing for anyone with information.
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π News: Car ban proposals outside university campus dropped π
The DfI said it determined the plan "would not achieve the best outcomes for the local community".
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π News: Carrickfergus: Demolition of former bank approved to enable construction of new visitor centre π
Mid and East Antrim councillors have agreed a recommendation to proceed with the demolition of the former Danske Bank building in Carrickfergus to enable the construction of a visitor centre on the town centre site.
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Mid and East Antrim councillors have agreed a recommendation to proceed with the demolition of the former Danske Bank building in Carrickfergus to enable the construction of a visitor centre on the town centre site.
π News: Police appeal over road traffic collision in Waterfall Road area of Larne π
Police are investigating a serious road traffic collision that occurred on Monday, March 23 at approximately 9pm in the Waterfall Road area of Larne.
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π News: Carrickfergus Grammar School 1XI crowned Intermediate Cup champions after penalty run-ins drama π
Carrickfergus Grammar Schoolβs 1XI squad, made up of players from Year 11 through to Year 14, travelled to Stormontβs Playball pitches for the Intermediate Cup final with a mixture of excitement and nerves.
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Carrickfergus Grammar Schoolβs 1XI squad, made up of players from Year 11 through to Year 14, travelled to Stormontβs Playball pitches for the Intermediate Cup final with a mixture of excitement and nerves.
π News: 'Youβre truly spoiled for choice here': Two Northern Ireland towns ranked among UKβs top 20 destinations for fish and chips π
Ballycastle and Carrickfergus earn spots in Big 7 Travelβs ranking, celebrating classic seaside chippies, fresh local fish and hearty portions
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π Sun: Sun Times π
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Sunrise: 06:58 (dawn: 06:21)
π Noon: 13:28
π Sunset: 19:58 (dusk: 20:35)
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β΅ Tides: Carrickfergus Tides β΅
05:02 - Low Tide (0.51m)
11:05 - High Tide (3.16m)
17:25 - Low Tide (0.19m)
23:39 - High Tide (2.83m)
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π Night Sky: Waxing Gibbous Moon π
Over half the moon is illuminated as we approach a full moon.
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π Night Sky: No significant aurora activity π
π’ 15.1 - Aurora is unlikely to be visible by eye or camera from anywhere in the UK.
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π Night Sky: Launch: Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M | Meridian-M No.21L π
Wednesday morning at 02:00 UTC
Note: Payload identity uncertain.
Meridian is a series of communications satellite for military and civilian use.
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π΅ Finance: Exchange Rates π΅
π΅ GBP/USD: $1.32, -$0.01 π΄ βοΈ
πΆ GBP/EUR: $1.15, -$0.00 π΄ βοΈ
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π Finance: Crypto π
βΏ BTC: $67,446.00, +$174.00 π’ βοΈ
Ξ ETH: $2,060.20, +$18.64 π’ βοΈ
β SOL: $83.32, -$0.11 π΄ βοΈ
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π₯ Finance: Precious Metals π₯
π₯ Gold: $4,557.81, +$24.68 π’ βοΈ
π₯ Silver: $72.02, +$1.61 π’ βοΈ
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β Traffic: A0002, Belfast Road, Carrickfergus, - Lane Closure, A0002, Belfast Road, Carrickfergus β
Lane Closure required for carriageway patching.ο»ΏClosure to operate: Daily Traffic control to operate, delays expected.
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π Words: Janine di Giovanni π
"Easter is meant to be a symbol of hope, renewal, and new life."
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π Words: Todayβs Word: slummock π
verb intr.: To idle or loaf.
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π Joke: Dad Joke π
Nurse: Doctor, there's a patient that says he's invisible. Doctor: Well, tell him I can't see him right now!
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