News

Thursday 3 November 2011

We are delighted to announce the winners of the 2011 Rathlin Amateur Photographic Competition: (see here as well)

Friday 28 October 2011

RDCA members are invited to vote for one of the three voting mechanism proposals put forward. Voting will take place in the Resource Centre on Tuesday 8th November, 10.00am - 4.00pm, and Wednesday 9th November, 4.00pm - 8.00pm. A postal vote option for members is available from the Resource Centre on request. Members are also invited to vote on the issue of this vote casting mechanism (voting over two days with the option of a postal vote).

Monday 24 October 2011

The details for this year's Halloween Festival have been announced. There is a packed schedule, with something for everyone:

Storytelling workshops with Liz Weir, 11.30-4.00
Storytelling performance, 5.00-6.30
Drumming workshop, 6.30-7.30 (All in the Manor House)
Fancy dress walk with drums from the Manor House to the Bar, 7.30
Fireworks from 8.00
Food & music in the Bar after fireworks
Fancy dress!

All welcome to everything!

Friday 21 October 2011

Dr McLister will be visiting the island on Wednesday 16th November, and will be available in the clinic from 9.15am to 11.30am.

Friday 14 October 2011

The Rathlin community is also mourning the sudden and unexpected passing of Kitty McCurdy.

Kitty died at home on Thursday morning and her funeral Mass will be held on Sunday, 16th October at 12 midday. We express our sincere condolences to all of Kitty's family and friends.

Thursday 13 October 2011

After some time in hospital, Charlie McCurdy passed away last night.

Charlie will be brought back to the island on the 10.30 Canna tomorrow Friday 14th, and on to the Chapel. Funeral Mass will be at 12.00 on Saturday 15th. Our sincere condolences go to Danny, David, Jean and family, and to all of Charlie's friends.

Monday 10 October 2011

The First Responders team on the island are recruiting again. Supported by the HSC and Dalriada Urgent Care, the team of local volunteers are highly trained in CPR and in particular in the use of defibrillators. If anyone is interested in getting involved, and receiving the free training, please contact the Resource Centre.

Tuesday 27 September 2011

Dr Nawaz will be visiting the island on Wednesday 5th October, and will be available in the clinic in the Manor House from 9.10am to 11.45am. The flu vaccination will be available.

Thursday 22 September 2011

The Northern Health and Social Care Trust has announced that it is recruiting a Temporary Home Care Worker for the Island:

Monday 19 September 2011

Congratulations to Emma McFaul and her parents Neil and Mary and to everyone who helped with the very successful official opening by Kate Hoey MP of the award-winning new premises.