News

Wednesday 24th July 2024

Tuesday 25th June 2024

We are deeply saddened to learn of the untimely death of Joe Breen - a long standing and good friend of Rathlin - after a short illness.

Thursday 6th June 2024

A vacancy has occurred in the Boathouse Visitor Centre for a 'Seasonal Visitor Services Advisor'. See the full details and online application form here.

Tuesday 21st May 2024

Photo by Tom McDonnell.

We are deeply saddened to hear that Loughie McCuaig passed away yesterday, Monday 20th May. Our deepest sympathies to all the family.

Loughie died "peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in Glendun Nursing Home, beloved son of the late Michael and Lily, a much loved brother of Michael, Sean, Maureen and Bernard, late of Mount Grand, Rathlin Island."

Thursday 18th April 2024

Come and hunt for hidden Herring out and about around the Rathlin harbour area.

This is walking trail of 7 beautifully hand knit fish made as part of the yarn bombing for the Rathlin Sound Maritime Festival. This hunt is a great, non strenuous walking trail suitable for young and old and usually takes about an hour to complete.

Wednesday 28th February 2024

Wednesday 14th February 2024

The Rathlin Development Community Interest Company (CIC) is pleased to announce
that a five year contract to operate the Manor House has been agreed with MC Catering
Ltd.

Last year, MC Catering took over the final year of the previous contract at short notice.
This year, there was a two stage process in which potential Operators were first asked to

Friday 26th January 2024

We are saddened to learn of the recent passing of Patrick Gage, and extend our condolences to the entire family. Below is a message from the Gages. RIP.

Thursday 14th December 2023

Rathlin Development and Community Association, through its trading arm the Rathlin Development Community Interest Company (RDCIC), is - in accordance with the short-term agreement put in place earlier this year - seeking to appoint an operator who will work with the RDCIC to operate the Manor House.

Wednesday 6th December 2023

There has been a slight change to the ferry timetable for Christmas Day. The sailings will now be:

Depart Rathlin: 09:00
Depart Ballycastle: 09:30

If anyone is looking to book Christmas Day they can please phone through to the ferry office or email at info@rathlin-ferry.com.