News

Rescue 116 landing on Rathlin for a medevac in March 2014.

Wednesday 15 March 2017

The Committee of the Rathlin Development & Community Association, on behalf of the Rathlin Island community, would like to express their great shock and sadness at the tragic loss of Irish Coast Guard helicopter Rescue 116 yesterday off the Mayo coast.

Wednesday 15 March 2017

Rathlin Island Ferry Ltd has advertised for a casual temporary ferry operative position. See the full information here. The deadline is Wednesday 5th April, and the contact details are in the job ad.

Friday 27 January 2017

As part of Catholic Schools Week, St Mary's Primary School is holding a celebration of being a grandparent. They would like to extend an invitation to all grandparents on Rathlin to come to the school on Wednesday 1st February at 11.30am for a short assembly, followed by a cup of tea with the children.

Thursday 19 January 2017

The Council will be on the Island to collect domestic ONLY bulk items on Tuesday 7th February 2017 (weather permitting). £5.00 for 3 items and £2.00 for each additional item/s. Call 028 2076 2225 to book your collection. Please note all payments must be made in advance of collection.

Thursday 19 January 2017

The Manor House has now re-opened, with the new Lighthouse Café and Island Restaurant open for business as of today. Accommodation bookings are also being taken. The Lighthouse Café is open for all day breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea, 11.00am - 4.00pm, Monday to Saturday, and the Island Restaurant is open for evening meals on Saturdays 6.30pm - 9.00pm and lunches on Sundays, 12.00pm - 6.00pm. To reserve a table in the Island Restaurant, ring 028 2076 0046.

Thursday 5 January 2017

Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council has released bin collection calendars for 2017 - available here.

Monday 19th December 2016

The following advertisement has been issued seeking staff for the soon to re-open Manor House. If interested, please use the contact details in the ad.

Monday 21 November 2016

Ambrose Armstrong passed away earlier today. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this sad time. The funeral will be held at 12.00 noon on Thursday 24th November in St Patrick's Church of Ireland, Cairncastle Co Antrim, followed by tea and coffee at the Masonic Lodge, Larne. Anyone wishing to send on cards can pass them to Suzy McKirdy who will bring them to the family.

Friday 18 November 2016

Monday 31 October 2016

The RSPB has advertised for two Visitor Experience Officer posts for the West Light Seabird Centre for next season. The deadline is Friday 25th November, with interviews being held on Tuesday 6th December. More details here.