Carrickfergus Royal British Legion

30/08/2026

14/08/2026

Comrades
The usual monthly meeting of our Branch will(DV) take place on Wednesday 19th in RAOB at 19 30.

After urgent business is discussed we will adjurn as a mark of respect to our late Chair Joe.

Thank you to those who attended the funeral called to the house or sent cards

No more war stories
No more football
stories.
No more boats going down the lough.
Respect

10/08/2026

We regret to inform you of the recent death of Joseph Jenkins (Joe) Carmichael...

CARMICHAEL, Joseph Jenkins (Joe) (Ex UDR 1/9th C.S.M.) called home 9th August 2026 peacefully at his home McKeen’s Green, Carrickfergus with his loving family around his bedside.

Dearly loved husband of June. Loving and devoted dad of Carol & Julie, father-in-law to Stuart. Proud Granda of Emma, Jack, Erin & Jessica and great-granda of Luka.

A Service of Thanksgiving for Joe’s life will be held in St Nicholas’ Church of Ireland, Carrickfergus on Wednesday 12th August 2026 at 2.00 p.m. followed by interment in Victoria Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired to Action Cancer N.I c/o S&J Irvine 31-35 Irish Quarter South, Carrickfergus, BT38 8BL (cheques made payable to the above charity please; card payments welcome via telephone on 028 9335 1540 Mon-Fri 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Cash donations also welcome.)

Joe will be lovingly remembered by his entire family circle, friends and comrades.

God’s garden must be beautiful, for he always picks the best.

09/08/2026

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our Chairman Joe Carmichael earlier today.
To his widow June and family circle we extend our heartfelt sympathies.
No more pains Joe.
Thank you for service to our Branch and the RBL.

28/06/2026

RBL Carrickfergus will be laying a wreath on 1st July at 11 00 at the War Memorial Gardens.
Please meet 10 20 in the Clocktower cafe.

28/06/2026

Thank you to all who supported the Somme Service this morning at the Knockagh.

10/06/2026

Comrades

The usual monthly meeting of our branch will take place (DV) on Wednesday 17th June 2026 in the RAOB at 7.30pm.

Please make an effort to attend.

Thanks
Ed

06/06/2026

D Day + 82

Lest we forget

04/06/2026

A very highly respected man in our community who is going to sadly missed

04/06/2026

The Carrickfergus Royal British Legion and the Carrickfergus UDR Veterans Association today joined family and friends at Christ Church Carrickfergus to say farewell to our esteemed comrade and Padre, Reverend Dr Samuel Grant MBE, MA, BD.
It was a fitting celebration of Pastor Sam's life, reflecting on his faith, service, friendship, and dedication to others. He will be greatly missed but fondly remembered by all whose lives he touched.
Our thoughts and prayers remain with his family and friends at this difficult time.
Rest in Peace, Pastor Sam
Hon. Secretary
Brenda Cameron