News

28 October 2019

The bin lorry has a mechanical problem today, and has had to stop collecting the bins. It is hoped that the black bin collection will be completed later this week. We'll update as soon as we hear more.

Tuesday 24 September 2019

NI Water have informed the RDCA of work taking place at the borehole site on Rathlin as part of NI Water upgrades to the water supply on the island.

“We wanted to let you know of the work which is proposed for this week which may cause some disruption to the island. Part of this work involves the construction of a new main, which runs along the road from the borehole site to the area in front of the Church of the Immaculate Conception.

Monday 16 September 2019

"1st For Gas" Engineers will be on the island on Tuesday 24th September (and possibly Wednesday 25th) for any repairs or inspections that people might need. Please contact them on 028 2766 8652 to book an appointment

Monday 9 September 2019

Classic Cleaning from Ballymoney were over doing some work on the Richard Branson Centre, and they're willing to come back over for more work this autumn, such as window cleaning (inside and out), guttering, etc. if they have enough work. Failing that they will look at coming over in the spring. Ring them on 028 2766 3320, or contact Margaret or Suzy.

Thursday 5th September 2019

Message from the family of John Donaghy.

"John Donaghy passed away peacefully at home on Rathlin, yesterday Wednesday 4th of September. Reposing at his home on Rathlin on Thursday.

Removal at 10.30am Friday 6th September for 11.00am ferry. Further reposing at his sister Margaret's home on Friday and Saturday.

Funeral will take place at 12.00 noon on Saturday 7th September at St Mary's chapel in Tamnaherin, Co. Derry."

Our sincere condolences to his children Shauna, Feargal, Gretta and Cathal, and to the whole extended family.

Wednesday 28 August 2019

FD Boiler Service will be on the island on Thursday 12th, Friday 13th and Saturday 14th September. Please phone 077 6458 4456 to book a service.

Thursday 8 August 2019

The family of Maureen Elliott will be unveiling a plaque in her memory beside the rose bushes in the Chapel grounds this Sunday 11th August after midday Mass. All Welcome.

Thursday 1 August 2019

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.

Wednesday 24 July 2019

Representatives of the Commissioners of Irish Lights met with members of the Rathlin community yesterday evening in the Parochial Hall to outline the proposed programme of works on the island's three lighthouses, due to take place in 2021.

Wednesday 24 July 2019

Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council will be on the island on Thursday 5th September (weather permitting) to collect domestic only bulk items.

£5.00 for three items and £2.00 for each additional item.

Call 028 2076 2225 to book your collection. Payment must be made in advance.