News

Monday 21st July 2025

We are saddened to learn of the passing of former long time Rathlin resident Eileen Winter.

"13th July 2025, Rathlin, formerly Holywood. Born 2nd April 1943, died peacefully 13th July 2025 in the Causeway Hospital. R.I.P

Wednesday 25th June 2025

The family of Gerry Devlin have asked us to pass on the following message of thanks: "On behalf of Karen, Christopher, Amanda and Kathryn, we sincerely thank everyone for their heartfelt messages, cards, phone calls and for attending Gerald Devlin's wake and funeral; your support and kindness have meant a great deal to us during this difficult time."

Monday 9th June 2025

We were saddened to hear that Gerry Devlin passed away on Friday. His funeral arrangements have now been announced here. Our sympathies go out to Karen and to the whole family.

RIP

Friday 14th February 2025

The AGM is set for Thursday 6th March, in the Ebb & Flow Restaurant, beginning with light refreshments at 6.30pm.

Pablo Mitchell and Millie Eyre are stepping down from the Committee and, due to their University commitments, will not seek re-election. We have greatly valued the input they have been able to make to the committee's work, not least representing the island's youth at Ministerial Forum's and other meetings. We wish them well in their studies and all that follows.

Thursday 23rd January 2025

Tuesday 14th January 2025

Wednesday 8th January 2025

We are deeply saddened at the passing yesterday of Mary-Jo Huey née McQuilkin after a short illness. Our deepest condolences to her husband Brian, parents Joseph and Anne, brother John and sister-in-law Nicola, and to all her family and friends.

Funeral from 68 Magheramore Rd, Ballycastle on Friday 10th January at 10:30 am for Requiem Mass in St. Olcan’s Church, Armoy at 11:00 am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Tuesday 26th November 2024

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Michael McCuaig in Glasgow earlier today. Michael was born and raised on Rathlin, and with his wife Margaret - who passed away last year - frequently visited the island and his brother, the late Loughie McCuaig until very recently.

Wednesday 13th November 2024

We are saddened to hear of the death of John Beresford, former Rathlin resident, who passed away on Thursday after a long illness. Our condolences to Sam, Fallon and Mitchell and the whole family circle.

The full funeral notice is here.

RIP

Wednesday 16th October 2024

We are saddened to learn that Peter Campbell passed away yesterday, peacefully at home. Our condolences to his sons Rory and Michael and to the whole family.

A Service of Thanksgiving will be held at Drummaul Parish Church, Randalstown, on Tuesday 22nd October at 11.00am. See the full notice here.

RIP