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Monday 18th September 2023

Photo: Tom McDonnell

The meeting has been rescheduled for 12.30-1.30, Wednesday 27th September in the Richard Branson Centre.

There will be a public drop-in information session on the new Green Transition Project this Friday in the Richard Branson Centre.

Friday 1st September 2023

Northern Ireland consortium secures over £4.5m in funding to shape
eco-friendly waste management culture through design

A consortium led by Ulster University, in partnership with Queen’s University Belfast, has
secured £4.625m in funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) for one of
four new ‘Green Transition Ecosystems’ across the UK.

The Ulster University-led ‘Future Island-Island’ project aims to bolster awareness and improve

Thursday 31st August 2023

Ryan Maxwell from the Rathlin Run team has been on to us to express their thanks to the Rathlin community for their continued and valued support for the annual event:

Photo by Paschal Kearney

24th August 2023

A very special social event was held on the island on Wednesday 9th August. Travelling up
to the West Light Seabird Centre, over thirty Rathlin residents were joined by members of
the Black family, island musicians, and volunteers and staff from the Seabird Centre, to join
in a celebration of Rathlin’s rich cultural heritage.

Wednesday 10th May 2023

There is a vacancy for a Seasonal Visitor Services Attendant in the Rathlin Boathouse Visitor Centre. See here for all the details.

Wednesday 3rd May 2023

Monday 17th April 2023

Monday 13th March 2023

One of Northern Ireland’s most iconic accommodation venues will reopen for 2023 under new, local management.

Monday 13th March 2023

The Kintra II will be out of service on Tuesday 21st & Wednesday 22nd March for her annual out of water inspection. It is hoped, weather depending, that there will only be two days of disruption to this service. We will confirm asap if there will be a relief vessel to cover the sailings.

Thursday 9th February 2023

We have received the following update from the ferry operators, and will pass on anything further as and when it is received. Can we also remind residents and frequent ferry travellers that the new ferry text service is in place. If you wish to be included in the system please contact the ferry office and supply your mobile number: 07553193199 or email info@rathlin-ferry.com

"Rathlin Ferry Ltd: