News

Fairer Votes Campaign

Wednesday 23 March 2011

On Friday 25th March, campaigners from the 'Yes to Fairer Votes' group will be on the island. Information about the group is available at their website, and they have also very fairly pointed out that their opponents' website is also worth looking at for an informed debate!


Public Meeting with Providence Resources

Wednesday 16 March 2011

There will be an important public meeting next Tuesday 22nd March with representatives from Providence Resources, including their chief executive Tony O'Reilly Jnr. The meeting is intended to give island residents the opportunity to get more information about the petroleum licence issue, and to ask questions of the company intending to drill on Rathlin.

Wild About Ulster

Wednesday 16 March 2011

The 'Wild About Ulster' programme presented by Brian Black will feature Rathlin on Monday 21st March at 8.00pm on UTV.


'Rathlin Reflections' Exhibition in Derry


Photo: Tom McDonnell

Wednesday 9 March 2011

There was a great turnout of island residents for the opening of the 'Rathlin Reflections' exhibition in the Verbal Arts Centre in Derry yesterday.

Candle of Hope

Wednesday 9 March 2011

The island's annual Candle of Hope ceremony was held last Sunday, and raised over £400 for Cancer Research UK.

Fairtrade Event


Sarah Jewell and Anna Michael Mlay

Wednesday 9 March 2011

As part of the international Fairtrade Fortnight, the Rathlin Island Fairtrade Group held an event in the Richard Branson Centre last Friday.

Volunteer Beach Clean

Wednesday 2 March 2011

Students and staff from St Bonaventure University, New York State visited the island yesterday, and worked hard clearing rubbish from Mill Bay up towards Church Bay.

Co-op Fundraising Quiz

Monday 21 February 2011

Thanks to everybody who supported the Co-op's fundraising quiz on Saturday night in the Manor House.

Coastguard Campaign Update

Monday 21 February 2011

Many Rathlin residents have already taken the time to support the island's coastguard team by filling in the online form letter to MLAs and the MP on the PCS website (see this news story).

Kebble & Kinramer ASSI

Wednesday 9 February 2011

The Department of the Environment has announced that the Kebble & Kinramer areas of Rathlin are now designated an 'Area of Special Scientific Interest' (ASSI).

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