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Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland's only inhabited island
  • Visit Rathlin Island
    • NI Science Festival 2025
    • Places to Eat and Drink
    • Places to Stay
    • Work, Rest and Play
    • Ferry timetable
    • Start your journey
    • Rathlin for all Seasons
    • Visit Responsibly
    • Arts and Crafts
  • About Rathlin
    • Our Heritage
    • Videos
    • Visual Minutes
    • Image Galleries
    • Media Coverage of Rathlin
    • About the RDCA
    • Vacancies on Rathlin
    • Links to other Rathlin-related websites
  • LIFE Raft
    • About LIFE Raft
    • LIFE Raft Objectives
    • Expected Results
    • Our Funders
    • Volunteer with LIFE Raft
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If you are looking for some help with planning your trip to Rathlin then this is the place to be. Our website can guide you through essential travel information, accommodation and eating out. Learn about the island’s history at the Boathouse Visitor Centre and get your own Rathlin postmark at the island Post Office.

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Tuesday 24/6/25
Making it on Rathlin

Crafting an Island Experience!   Making it on Rathlin | Rathlin Island…

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Tuesday 15/4/25
Goodbye to some of the LIFE Raft teams

Guest blog from Anna Feeney, LIFE Raft Communications and Volunteer Development Manager…

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Saturday 01/3/25
Rathlin Craft Markets

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Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland's only inhabited island

The overall aim of the LIFE Raft project is to eradicate rats and ferrets from Rathlin Island for the benefit of its SPA features and other key species such as corncrake.

It will do so by removing the threat of invasive rats and ferrets from an internationally important seabird island and benefiting numerous Annex 1 and/or migratory bird species.

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Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland's only inhabited island
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Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland's only inhabited island
Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland's only inhabited island
Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland's only inhabited island
Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland's only inhabited island
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Established in 1978

The Rathlin Development & Community Association (RDCA) is the voluntary body that represents the Rathlin community and lobbies for improvements to services and infrastructure etc.

The RDCA membership elects a committee of volunteers that are heavily involved in various projects, ranging from training and skills development to renewable energy and a whole lot in between.

The Rathlin Community Association was established in 1978 and after alterations to the constitution, its name changed in 1986 to the Rathlin Development and Community Association. The RDCA is a charity, recognised by the NI Charity Commission and HMRC.


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