News

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.

Monday 22 July 2019

Friday 19 July 2019

Friday 31 May 2019

Bridget Donaghy passed away peacefully at home yesterday, 30th May. Funeral will take place at 11.00am Saturday 1st June, St Mary's Chapel, Ardmore, Co Derry. Our sincere condolences to her brother John, children Shauna, Feargal, Gretta and Cathal, and to the whole extended family.

May she rest in peace.

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.