Queen's birthday marked in Carrickfergus by 21-gun salute

By Valerie Martin

Published 22nd Apr 2019, 16:23 BST

Updated 22nd Apr 2019, 16:33 BST

Carrickfergus Castle was the perfect backdrop for the 21-gun salute. Picture: Paul Faith

Crowds gathered in Carrickfergus this morning (Monday) to witness a royal gun salute in celebration of Her Majesty the Queen's 93rd birthday.

The grounds of the town's iconic castle proved the ideal location for the event, attended by more than 1,000 members of the public.

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council elected representatives and officials, along with special guests, joined the public to mark the celebration in fine sunshine at 12 noon.