In addition to the recent sighting of a humpback whale off the West Light, there has now been a confirmed sighting of a group of Atlantic white-sided dolphins from the ferry. Hopefully these rare sightings will continue around the island in the future!
Check out the new Festival Week photo gallery, as well as the folder of photos that is currently in the bar. Thanks to those who let us use their pictures, and if anyone has any other Festival Week photos, please send them to us.
A few weeks ago, Brad and Anja Robson gave an illustrated talk on their year on the (extremely!) remote Island of Tristan da Cunha. They are to return to Rathlin this weekend, accompanied by Kirsty Green, a young woman from Tristan da Cunha, currently visiting Northern Ireland.
There was a tremendous turnout for the postponed Kinramer Trophy model yacht race yesterday evening, with nine boats competing - the largest number of racers in many years.
The Kinramer Trophy model yacht race was postponed on Sunday because of lack of wind, and will now be held on Thursday 22nd July at 6.30 at Ushet Lough.
This year's raft race will now be held this Thursday, 15th July at 3.00 from the Station Pier. Four crew per raft, and the junior category is for 16 year olds and younger. Good luck to all the competitors!
