News

Monday 28th September 2020

The next podiatrist visit is planned for early December (weather permitting). By appointment only, with 14 clients maximum per visit. Ring the Rathlin nurse to make your appointment. Appointments can also be made for Ballycastle by phoning Central Booking on 028 7034 4831, and ask for Ballycastle. Your understandning is much appreciated.

Thursday 24th September 2020

A longer version of the Rathlin item that was broadcast recently on UTV Live will be shown this Sunday 27th September on ITV 1's All Around Britain [sic!] at 11.20am.

Monday 21st September 2020

Northern Ireland Water currently have only two requests from the island for septic tank desludging, and they need to have more before they will send the lorry over. Any householder who wishes to have their tank done, please ring them on 03457 440088 to log your request.

Wednesday 26th August 2020

The nurses have let us know that prescriptions can now be collected from the office between 12.00 noon and 1.00pm. Any island residents that are shielding can still have their medications delivered.

Wednesday 26th August 2020

Oil boiler services will be available from Thursday 3rd September to Saturday 5th September. Please contact Chip on 07764584456 to book a service.

Monday 24th August 2020

The Council will be on the Island to collect domestic bulk items ONLY on Thursday 3rd September 2020 (weather permitting). £5.00 per item. Call 028 207 62225 to book your collection. *Please note all payments must be made in advance of collection*

Thursday 20th August 2020

Rathlin Island Ferry Ltd has issued the following statement regarding Refund Policy:

UPDATE:
FROM SATURDAY 22nd AUGUST 2020:

Considering our current operating restrictions in place due to COVID-19, and because of increasing number of ‘no shows/late cancellations’ RIFL have taken the difficult decision to introduce a new temporary REFUND POLICY. Please read the entire contents of this update as it is the customers responsibility to ensure they are familiar with our conditions of travel.

Booking:

Friday 14th August 2020

The Committee of the RDCA, along with the wider Rathlin community, would like to pass on their sincere condolences to the Gage family on the passing away of Zeak earlier this week. The family has conveyed the following message:

Thursday 13th August 2020

Wednesday 12th August 2020

Murphy's is currently taking orders for coal deliveries to the island. They will come over once they have a full lorry's worth of orders, probably by the end of August. Please ring 028 2177 1268 to place your order.