News

Wednesday 8 August 2012

There will be a special event held on Wednesday 22 August in the Richard Branson Centre from 1.30 to 3.00 to present various awards and certificates to groups and individuals on the island. These include the World Host tourism training, the power boat training, beach clean volunteering, and the Co-op shop volunteering among others. The tourism awards are being presented by Cllr Sandra Hunter, Chair of Moyle District Council and Caroline Carey, Tourism Officer, MDC. Light refreshments will be provided.

Taigh Solais, the Tobermory Harbour Authority building. Photo by Marina McMullan.

Thursday 19 July 2012

A group from Rathlin visited the Tobermory Harbour Authority (THA) on the Isle of Mull on Monday to meet with the group and to see their new Marine Visitor Centre.

Wednesday 18 July 2012

There was an excellent turnout for the Kinramer Trophy model yacht race on Sunday. Held on the last day of Festival Week, the weather was beautiful and the breeze was good and strong for a proper race. Seven boats entered the race.

Michael Cecil, Chair of the Rathlin Development & Community Association with book co-editors Tara Mackie and Bruce Clark. Photo by Tom McDonnell.

Friday 13 July 2012

Over 200 people gathered in McCuaig’s Bar on Rathlin on Saturday 7th July for the launch of Rathlin Island Books’ latest publication - The Call of the Running Tide by renowned sailing and local history writer, Wallace Clark.

Monday 9 July 2012

The curse of calm weather continued on Sunday with the Manor House Cup being postponed. This time however, the race was only postponed to that evening, when the wind was forecast to pick up.

Wednesday 6 June 2012

The RDCA Committee is delighted to welcome the decision of Moyle District Council to support the community's renewable energy project to the amount of £4,225 through the Community Infrastructure Fund.

Wednesday 6 June 2012

As part of the celebrations of the Queen's Jubilee, the Commissioners of Irish Lights lit beacons at a number of lighthouses across Northern Ireland on Monday night, including the East Light on the island, and many Rathlin residents and visitors turned out to enjoy the occasion.

Wednesday 6 June 2012

After being postponed for a week because of very calm weather, the Coleraine Cup was held last Sunday evening. The weather was fine, with just enough of a breeze to race, and five boats were entered.

2011 Winner: 'In The Snow' by Martin Bellew

Friday 1 June 2012

The RDCA is delighted to announce that the 2012 Amateur Photographic Competition has been launched.

Wednesday 30 May 2012

It has been announced that this year's Rathlin Run will take place on Saturday 18th August.