31 top photos from Carrickfergus hosting Live at the Castle 2009

With festival-goers spoilt for choice in the coming weeks and months, here are 31 pictures from the Carrick Times archive to have you wishing you were rocking all over the waterfront again.

Live at the Castle saw Jools Holland and Status Quo topping the bill on August 28 and 29, 2009, respectively. The line-up also included, among others, Paul Carrack, Imelda May and local artist Simon McBride.

Whether you were there on air guitar or bopping along to the beats against the backdrop of Carrickfergus Castle, enjoy the sound of the summer bank holiday from 15 years ago.

21. Seafront Sessions

Tracey Archer, Joanne McCullough and Alistair Mitchell having a great time at the 2009 event. Photo: Ronnie Moore

22. Seafront Sessions

Hayseed Dixie having fun backstage during Live at the Castle in 2009 Photo: Ronnie Moore

23. Seafront Sessions

Capturing the band on camera in 2009. Photo: Ronnie Moore

24. Seafront Sessions

Brian and Wendy McGregor soaking up the atmosphere at the harbour car park gig. Photo: Ronnie Moore