News

Wednesday 27 February 2019

The Rathlin Co-op Shop has just started a new initiative to help keep Rathlin's beaches clean: "From now until the end of the summer we are inviting people to pop into the shop to collect a bucket, collect some rubbish from the beach & then collect your free hot drink." Grab a bucket, get filling and enjoy your cuppa at the shop!

Thursday 21 February 2019

Rathlin resident Wendy Jack has a new digital release of her music. "Sunsets", an eight track release showcasing her Irish-Acoustic-Folk-Pop style is available now on the usual platforms including Bandcamp and i-tunes.

Wednesday 20 February 2019

Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council will be on the island to collect domestic only bulk items on Thursday 7th March. Please call 028 2076 2225 to book your collection.

Monday 18 February 2019

As many of you know, we have a limited supply of DVDs of the "An Sgoth. From Tree to Sea" documentary that was shown on the island during the Rathlin Sound Maritime Festival a couple of years ago. They are available for a suggested donation of £10 from the Resource Centre. A clip of the film is available here. Buy now to avoid disappointment!

Monday 18 February 2019

The Traditional Yawl & Drontheim Society has published its 2019 Programme, which includes the second weekend of the Rathlin Sound Maritime Festival on Rathlin, and a number of other events on the mainland that might be of interest to those on the island.

Wednesday 9 January 2019

Michael Quinn, TV aerial and satellite specialist is visiting Rathlin this Sunday 13 January, weather permitting. If anyone else on the island needs him for any work, and would like to split the travel costs, please contact Margaret.

Monday 7 January 2019

Following the very sad passing of Sadie McFaul, her family have put forward the following message.

Sadie McFaul (nee McQuilkin) RIP

Margaret, John and Jennifer wish to express their sincere gratitude to all who sympathised with them and provided support at the time of Sadie’s death. Heartfelt thanks to our friends and fellow islanders who came together to help, to those who travelled to attend the wake and funeral, sent Mass cards, sympathy cards, letters and telephoned.

Monday 24 December 2018

Sadie will return to Rathlin on Wednesday 26th December on the 10.30 Spirit of Rathlin sailing. After reposing at home, she will be brought to the chapel at 1.30pm on Thursday 27th, with the funeral mass being held at 12.00 noon on Friday 28th. RIP.

Monday 24 December 2018

Sadie McFaul passed away last night. Our sincere condolences to John, Jennifer, Margaret and the extended family circle. We will give an update on the funeral arrangements as soon as possible. May she rest in peace.

Wednesday 19 December 2018

As a follow up to the highly successful "Grugach's Gold" participatory budgeting community voting event held on the island at the beginning of November, Participatory Budgeting Works has uploaded two short videos that feature Rathlin. The first short video focuses on the event on the island, and the second slightly longer video puts Rathlin's experiences into the broader context of other communities' experiences of the process. Both are well worth checking out! The films were made by Chris Heath, who is keen to return soon to the island, and hopefully may be able to work with us on a small film project. Watch this space...