Council wanted to secure town centre
The security of Carrick town centre was discussed at a meeting of the borough council in April 1979.
The subject was highlighted following bomb attacks in Omagh and Markethill during the previous 48 hours.
Official Unionist councillor Molly Ardill said: “I think we have seen enough over the past few days to make us rethink our decision on opening the town centre.”
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Hide AdThe previous week, there had been a spate of bomb alerts at local government offices in Carrick and at Kilroot Power Station.