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Change to Ferry Timetable for Christmas Day

Wednesday 6th December 2023

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There has been a slight change to the ferry timetable for Christmas Day. The sailings will now be:

Depart Rathlin: 09:00
Depart Ballycastle: 09:30

If anyone is looking to book Christmas Day they can please phone through to the ferry office or email at info@rathlin-ferry.com.

Video Link for Funeral of Margaret McCuaig RIP

Tuesday 5th December 2023

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The McCuaig family has shared the link for the live stream of the funeral of Margaret McCuaig, who passed away in November. The Requeim Mass will be celebrated at 9.30am tomorrow, Wednesday 6th December in Holy Cross Church, Glasgow. The live stream can be accessed here.

Thank You Message

Monday 4th December 2023

We have been asked to pass on the following message from John and Jennifer McCurdy on the occasion of the sad passing of Jennifer's brother: "John and Jennifer wish to thank everyone for their messages of condolence on Mervyn’s passing (Jennifer’s younger brother). The cards and messages we have received have been of great comfort to us. Thank you all for your kindness."

Future Island-Island Job Opportunities

Thursday 16th November 2023

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East Light Oral History Project

Tuesday 17th October 2023

The East Light Oral History Project was carried out by the Rathlin Island Oral History Group (Jessica Bates, Jennifer McCurdy, John McCurdy, Noel McCurdy, Marina McMullen & Margaret McQuilkin) during 2021. This lead to a total of 28 interviews (with 29 individuals) about their memories and stories relating to the East Lighthouse. A book was produced bringing together some of the material collected.

Floating Support Recruitment

Tuesday 3rd October 2023

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Health and Social Care NI has advertised for a Floating Support Worker for Rathlin. The deadline is 5pm today Tuesday 3rd October - we have only just been notified of the opening, so apologies for the very late notice. See the link here.

Green Transition Project Public Meeting

Monday 18th September 2023

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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.

Rathlin at Centre of £4.6m Green Project

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

Rathlin Run 2023

Thursday 31st August 2023

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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:

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Photo by Paschal Kearney

Social Evening at the West

24th August 2023

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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.

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