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Historical Talk - Twa Boadies and a Wheen o Yarns

Andrew Jackson Cottage and US Rangers Museum, 2 Boneybefore, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7EQ
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Twa Boadies an a Wheen o' Yarns ️
An evening of chat, poetry, storytelling & good laughs!
Join David Hume and Davy Moore for a brilliant night of craic as they share yarns about everything from a not quite coal mining "disaster", Johnny Cash, Ulster authors and poets, curious happenings from bygone days… plus a few spiders and mice along the way!
Accompanied by light refreshments.

Booking is essential as places are limited. To secure your place please contact:
Carrickfegus Castle Visitor Information Centre on 028 9335 8262 or email visitor.info@midandeastantrim.gov.uk

Come along for a lively evening full of humour, heritage and great storytelling! ✨

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  • All areas accessible to disabled visitors

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  • Booking Required

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  • On site parking
  • Station nearby

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Opening Times

Season (13 Aug 2026)
DayTimes
Thursday19:00 - 21:00

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A group of visitors listening to the tour guide inside Andrew Jackson Cottage standing by the fire.Andrew Jackson Cottage and US Rangers Museum, CarrickfergusLocated less than a mile from Carrickfergus town centre, the Andrew Jackson Cottage is a traditional thatched Ulster–Scots farmhouse built in 1750s.

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