News

Wednesday 3 November 2010

Under the newly adopted constitution, the two longest serving members of the committee, Noel McCurdy and Richard Green are subject to re-election. Damien McFaul has also indicated that he will be standing down and will not be seeking re-election.

Photo: Tom McDonnell

Monday 1 November 2010

Many thanks to all those who took part in the Halloween festivities at the weekend.

Wednesday 27 October 2010

Obviously, island residents are keen to get as much information as possible about yesterday's news story about the petroleum exploration licence for Rathlin.

Tuesday 26 October 2010

A number of people have contacted us to enquire about the 2010 Amateur Photographic Competition results. Not only have we had a big increase in entries this year, but we unfortunately have also been snowed under with other issues (polling stations, statues, oil wells...) that have slowed down work on the photo competition. Apologies to all who are eagerly awaiting the results, and please bear with us while we clear the decks here, and get the photos judged and the winners announced, as soon as possible. Thanks!

Friday 22 October 2010

Next Thursday 28th October there will be an exhibition and an opportunity to get involved in the conversation and the shaping of a Biodiversity Action Plan for the island. Hosted by Eric Bann of the Northern Ireland Environment Agency in the Richard Branson Centre from 11.00, the exhibition will also be open from 2.00-4.00 on the following Friday and Saturday. Come along and join in - light refreshments included.

Monday 18 October 2010

The RDCA Committee would like to thank Conor Murphy MP MLA, Minister for Regional Development, and Pat Carey TD, Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs for visiting the island on Saturday.

Monday 18 October 2010

Thanks to all who came to the Parochial Hall on Thursday night and voted unanimously in favour of the new constitution for the RDCA.

Thursday 14 October 2010

In response to the proposed removal of Rathlin's Polling Station, the RDCA has drawn up a petition in protest. The petition, which has already been signed by over twenty island residents, is available in the Shop, and will be at this evening's Constitution meeting in the Parochial Hall. Please sign the petition to help save our Polling Station!

Monday 11 October 2010

Congratulations to Emma McFaul who received planning permission to convert the basement of the family home into the new Chip Ahoy. The work will begin soon, and hopefully will be open in time for the new tourist season. So yesterday was the last day of opening for the old van pictured above. Good luck with the new premises!

Friday 8 October 2010

The public meeting to adopt the revised constitution of the RDCA will be held next Thursday 14th October in the Parochial Hall at 7.30. All members of the RDCA are welcome.