News

Monday 29 April 2019

The chimney sweep will be on the island on Wednesday 8th May. Please contact Margaret or Suzy by Monday 6th May if you would like your chimney swept – he’ll only come over if there are enough bookings.

Thursday 18 April 2019

The Rural Housing Association has announced the start of their public consultation for the proposed scheme of 10 new homes on Rathlin. They are also holding a ‘drop-in’ event in the Richard Branson Centre on Wednesday 15th May 2019, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.

Thursday 11 April 2019

The Resource Centre will close for the Easter holidays from close of business on Thursday 18th April and will re-open on Monday 29th April. Happy Easter to everyone!

Tuesday 12 March

The RDCA has received the following statement from the Northern Health and Social Care Trust:

"Rathlin Island Nursing Service

Statement (Tuesday, 12th March 2019)

Unfortunately disrupted sailings to Rathlin over the next few days as a result of Storm Gareth have impacted temporarily on the Trust’s ability to provide the normal Rathlin Island Nursing Service.

Thursday 7 March 2019

Rathlin has joined with nine other islands to form part of the Cold Water Islands Project, run by leading marine conservation organisations Surfers Against Sewage and Parley For The Oceans.

Thursday 28 February 2019

Wednesday 27 February 2019

The Rathlin Co-op Shop has just started a new initiative to help keep Rathlin's beaches clean: "From now until the end of the summer we are inviting people to pop into the shop to collect a bucket, collect some rubbish from the beach & then collect your free hot drink." Grab a bucket, get filling and enjoy your cuppa at the shop!

Thursday 21 February 2019

Rathlin resident Wendy Jack has a new digital release of her music. "Sunsets", an eight track release showcasing her Irish-Acoustic-Folk-Pop style is available now on the usual platforms including Bandcamp and i-tunes.

Wednesday 20 February 2019

Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council will be on the island to collect domestic only bulk items on Thursday 7th March. Please call 028 2076 2225 to book your collection.

Monday 18 February 2019

As many of you know, we have a limited supply of DVDs of the "An Sgoth. From Tree to Sea" documentary that was shown on the island during the Rathlin Sound Maritime Festival a couple of years ago. They are available for a suggested donation of £10 from the Resource Centre. A clip of the film is available here. Buy now to avoid disappointment!