News

Wednesday 1st April 2020

For compliance with Government legislation to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus by stopping non-essential travel, it is considered necessary to close Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council’s harbours and marinas to all leisure operations with immediate effect.

RNLI lifeboats and the Rathlin Ferry will still operate as required.

Monday 30th March 2020

Monday 30th March 2020

All RDCA Members

The trustees of the RDCA have taken what we hope will be seen as a sensible decision to postpone this years AGM until later in the year. We understand the meeting is overdue but hope everyone understands given the current situation.

All usual AGM business is postponed until that later time including nominations and potential elections for those wishing to join the board.

Monday 23rd March 2020

Waste Collections on Rathlin

No-one on the Island has up to date training to operate the council bin lorry so it can't be used. The council are happy for Stewart (Thanks Stewart) to use the cage lorry door to door for Black and Blue bins (mixed is acceptable).

If people want to continue recycling then bins will be available at the harbour to stockpile that material once their own bin is full, people will have to take their own blue waste to the harbour.

Monday 23rd March 2020

COVID 19 - UPDATED STATEMENT 22/03/20

Further to discussions with all parties involved and in the interests of public health, the well being of our staff and the Island residents, RIFL have decided to escalate our travel restrictions with effect from Midnight Monday night 23rd March 2020.

Friday 20th March 2020

RIFL Procedures for Island Community

RIFL continue to work closely with their staff on a daily basis trying our best to support you all as a community. Our number one priority is to keep ourselves and the Island safe and well during these uncertain times. We have had to reconsider our recent commitment (text message sent Wednesday 18th March) to delivering all parcels due to safety of our staff and indeed yourselves.

Thursday 19th March 2020

The Resource Centre is shut until further notice. If you have an urgent query please email us on rdcaoffice@gmail.com, or contact Stephen or a Committee member, and...

Stay safe!

Thursday 19th March 2020

Statement from Rathlin Island Ferry Limited:

"NO NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Statement in relation to current situation of COVID-19

Tuesday 17th March 2020

Statement from the Rathlin Nurses:

"Dear Islanders

As per management it has been agreed that until further notice there will be NO open clinics i.e. 12.00 noon-1.00pm and 4.00pm-5.00pm. This is to enable us to reduce the amount of patient contact.

If you need to be seen by the nurse, please ring the mobile number 07841495875 where your call will then be triaged. If you need a face to face review an appointment time will be issued.

Monday 16th March 2020

Statement from the Rathlin Development and Community Association on Covid-19

Following the Covid-19 pandemic and the approaches being taken internationally to prevent the spread of the virus, the Rathlin Development and Community Association (RDCA) has consulted with the residents of Rathlin Island to come to a consensus on the best approach to take to protect the island community as a whole.