21 glorious photos of Carrickfergus hosting Twelfth of July celebrations in 2012

By The Newsroom

Published 10th Jul 2024, 20:14 GMT

Updated 10th Jul 2024, 20:25 GMT

With Carrickfergus District Lodge No 19 hosting the annual demonstration of the East Antrim Combine on July 12, here's a timely trip back in time.

A search in the Carrick Times archive has provided pictures from the ‘Flagship’ Twelfth celebrations in the town from July 2012.

Whether a participant or a spectator, enjoy these 21 photos from 12 years ago.

Abby Turkington and Melissa Thompson enjoyed the Twelfth in Carrickfergus in 2012..

1. Twelfth Memories

Abby Turkington and Melissa Thompson enjoyed the Twelfth in Carrickfergus in 2012.. Photo: Tim Cully

Parading in Carrickfergus back in 2012.

2. Twelfth Memories

Parading in Carrickfergus back in 2012. Photo: Tim Cully

The Carrickfergus Tourist Twelfth Flagship parade makes its way through the town in 2012.

3. Twelfth Memories

The Carrickfergus Tourist Twelfth Flagship parade makes its way through the town in 2012. Photo: Peter Rippon

Cole Foster having great fun waving his flag in Carrickfergus at the Twelfth with Valerie Foster and Sarah Gaw.

4. Twelfth Memories

Cole Foster having great fun waving his flag in Carrickfergus at the Twelfth with Valerie Foster and Sarah Gaw. Photo: Peter Rippon