The Courtyard, Carrickfergus

22/07/2026

Have you heard??

beyondbeautybytaylorcoral has been working hard behind the scenes, creating the most beautiful space and she’s hosting a launch party for everyone to see 🥰❤️
1st of August from 5pm to 7pm, we’ll see you there 💃🖤🤍

21/07/2026

You asked, they’ve delivered!

Fill your tote is back 💃📚📓📘

Saturday 25th July from 9.30, £15 per tote or £12 if you bring your own tote 😁😁 see you there!💃

Back by popular demand!

This Saturday…. Fill your tote bag….

Oodles of 2nd hand books, fill a tote bag for £15/£12 if you bring your own tote!

11/07/2026

Just a reminder that the entire centre is closed today, and Monday 😊 some of our wonderful shops are taking a well deserved break for a few more days so make sure to check out their specific pages for openings 😁
We hope everyone has a fun and safe weekend ❤️

06/06/2026

Now this is one we were not expecting! We are blown away and so grateful to have our hard work recognised even just as a nomination 🥰❤️
If you think we’re doing a great job too, then please vote for us through the Ulster Tatler website 😁🎉

26/05/2026

Give a bunch of flowers that’s made to last! 💐💐
The kit for this fabulous blanket is available at The Woolworx in several different colours so make sure to grab yours 😁🌼🌺

14/05/2026

This is a very sad decision, nearly 1000 objections and not one thought was given to any of them
What chance does our town stand? Whoever approved this application needs to take a good hard look at themselves, money isn’t everything.

21/03/2026

It’s a great day to head out for a spot of lunch today 😁😁

10/03/2026

They won!!! 🎉🎉 The wonderful The Secret Bookshelf is 2026 Island of Ireland Independent Bookshop of the Year!!
Very well deserved for such a hard working team, they’re a fabulous asset to the town nevermind The Courtyard 🥰📚📖🥇

Two slightly stunned booksellers here - we are indie bookstore of the year 2026 for the island of Ireland, and couldn’t be more delighted.

Big call out to our team - Deborah, Grace, Bethany and Gemma - who are brilliant in every way, and to all of you who support us, day in and day out! Long suffering family put up with our book obsession, too!

And our partners in bookishness, Ballyscullion Park Book Magheramorne Estate Norncon and to and Gardners for running and supporting the award!

The Courtyard, Carrickfergus is such a terrific place to have our wee shop, and a huge call out to them and all the other businesses there, who work so hard and making it a special little gem in

Right, I’m away to eat chocolate and fan myself x