East Antrim Battalion Heritage Society

East Antrim Battalion Heritage Society Located in Carrickfergus, the BB Museum is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich history and legacy of The Boys’ Brigade. Evenings by appointment.

Open Tuesday to Saturday 10-12 and 2-4pm. The Heritage Society was set up in August 2019 when the Battalion Executive agreed with the then President, Drew Buchanan MBE, that we should start collecting and preserving items of BB memorabilia after the closure of two companies. In December 2021 the volunteers constituted the group.

Scotland, the home of The Boys’ Brigade, play tonight in the World Cup! ⚽🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿As football fever continues to grow, why...
19/06/2026

Scotland, the home of The Boys’ Brigade, play tonight in the World Cup! ⚽🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

As football fever continues to grow, why not visit the BB Museum on North Street, Carrickfergus and enjoy our special “Football in the BB” exhibition celebrating the long connection between football and The Boys’ Brigade.

Packed with photographs, memorabilia, trophies, programmes, and memories from across the years, it is a must-see for football supporters and BB enthusiasts alike.

You can also support the Museum and help fund our next exhibition by purchasing one of our football mugs or magnets during your visit.

Football, history, and BB heritage all under one roof!

The Mayor, Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council and the Chair sharing a laugh at the opening of the exhibition...
18/06/2026

The Mayor, Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council and the Chair sharing a laugh at the opening of the exhibition — a great moment to mark the launch of “Football in the BB”! ⚽😊

A brilliant atmosphere as football history meets BB heritage here at North Street, Carrickfergus.

And as the excitement builds for tonight’s World Cup action… who will score first? 👀⚽

England play tonight in the World Cup and the excitement is building already! ⚽🏆Before kick-off, why not call into the B...
17/06/2026

England play tonight in the World Cup and the excitement is building already! ⚽🏆

Before kick-off, why not call into the BB Museum on North Street, Carrickfergus. We are open today from 10am–12 noon and 2pm–4pm.

Come and enjoy our “Football in the BB” exhibition packed with football photographs, memorabilia, trophies, programmes, and memories from across the years of The Boys’ Brigade.

You can also support the Museum and our next exhibition by purchasing one of our special football mugs or magnets during your visit. Every purchase helps us continue preserving and sharing BB heritage for future generations.

A perfect visit for football fans before tonight’s big match!

Tuesday 17th June and we are open today as normal! 😊Why not call in and see us at the BB Museum on North Street, Carrick...
16/06/2026

Tuesday 17th June and we are open today as normal! 😊

Why not call in and see us at the BB Museum on North Street, Carrickfergus. Explore our latest exhibition “Football in the BB” along with many other fascinating displays celebrating the history and heritage of The Boys’ Brigade.

There is always something new to discover, and our volunteers look forward to welcoming you.

Open today — we would love to see you!

Some more pictures from our exhibition “Football in the BB” ⚽📸Our latest exhibition continues to attract plenty of inter...
15/06/2026

Some more pictures from our exhibition “Football in the BB” ⚽📸

Our latest exhibition continues to attract plenty of interest as visitors enjoy a look back at football through the history of The Boys’ Brigade. From historic team photographs and trophies to programmes, medals, and unique memorabilia, there is so much to see.

If you haven’t visited yet, why not call in to North Street, Carrickfergus and experience this fantastic exhibition for yourself.

Football fans, former BB members, and lovers of local history are all welcome!

The view from our gazebo spot at the Royal Landing. Thank you to our volunteers who made it possible, and to everyone wh...
14/06/2026

The view from our gazebo spot at the Royal Landing. Thank you to our volunteers who made it possible, and to everyone who stopped by to learn about the work of the BB Museum. We greatly appreciate your interest, support, and conversation throughout the day.

It’s Sunday 14th June, and once again what a week at the Museum!From welcoming visitors to sharing stories behind photog...
14/06/2026

It’s Sunday 14th June, and once again what a week at the Museum!

From welcoming visitors to sharing stories behind photographs in our collection, it’s been another busy and rewarding week. Our displays continue to spark memories, conversations, and plenty of interest — especially around our football collection and wider BB history.

Thank you to everyone who has called in, supported us, and helped identify people and events in the images. It all helps us keep this history alive.

We look forward to another week ahead and welcoming more visitors through the doors.

13/06/2026

We were delighted to welcome Kofi Balmer to the BB Museum yesterday.

In this video, Kofi talks about his time with the 16th Newtownabbey Boys' Brigade and representing the Belfast Battalion. He also shares the exciting news that he has just signed a contract with Bristol Rovers.

It's always great to see former BB members achieving success, and we wish Kofi every success in this new chapter of his football career.

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The Royal Landing today 10am–4pm, and the museum is also open!Why not make a day of it — enjoy the Royal Landing celebr...
13/06/2026

The Royal Landing today 10am–4pm, and the museum is also open!

Why not make a day of it — enjoy the Royal Landing celebrations and then call into the BB Museum as we continue our series showcasing photographs from our collection, including our football collection. From historic teams and Battalion matches to memorable tournaments, it’s all part of the story of BB sport over the years.

We look forward to welcoming visitors throughout the day. Picture with Gordon Lyons MLA and Emma Little-Pengelly MLA in 2024.

Address

13 North Street
Carrickfergus
BT38

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 12pm
2pm - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 12pm
2pm - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 12pm
2pm - 4pm
Friday 10am - 12pm
2pm - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 12pm
2pm - 4pm

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