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Launch event - Swift & Gulliver: A 300 year legacy

Carrickfergus Museum, Museum & Civic Centre, 11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DG
Portrait of Jonathan Swift (Colour)

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To mark the beginning of a month- long programme of activities marking the 300th anniversary of Gulliver's Travels, we welcome prominent Jonathan Swift scholar, Dr Brendan Twomey to talk about Swift's life and times and offically open our exhibtion and Land of the Giants experience. Includes wine reception.

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Tickets are free, Please call or email to RSVP.
Email: CarrickfergusMuseums@midandeastantrim.gov.uk

Phone: 0300 124 5000

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Season (26 Oct 2026)
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Monday19:00 - 21:00

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