News

Monday 26th December 2022

The funeral arrangements for Duncan have been announced, with the Funeral Mass taking place on the island at 12.00 noon on Friday 30th December. Our deepest sympathies to Veronica and Loughie and all the family. See the full details on the PJ Dallat website here. RIP.

Saturday 24th December 2022

Duncan Smyth passed away peacefully yesterday evening, Friday 23rd December in Antrim Area Hospital. Our deepest condolences to Veronica, Loughie and the whole family circle. More details will be shared about funeral arrangements when they are available. RIP.

Friday 16th December 2022

Monday 5th December 2022

The RSPB has advertised for four Visitor Experience Officers for the West Light Seabird Centre. The deadline for applications is 8th January 2023, and the full information is available here.

Thursday 1st December 2022

Monday 3rd October 2022

Thursday 8th September 2022

The RDCA Committee welcomes the comments from Department for Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd who visited the island yesterday for the annual Ministerial Forum. Minister O'Dowd expressed his continuing support for Rathlin's sustainability strategy, as well as for the East Light project.

Thursday 1st September 2022

Runners gather for the starts of the two races.

The island welcomed back the Rathlin Run event last Saturday 27th August. This year was the 20th annual occasion of the run, and while a reduced capacity version of the event had been held last year, this year's run felt like a proper return to pre-Covid activities and atmosphere, and was all the more welcome for that.

Wednesday 31st August 2022

The ferry timetable changes tomorrow, Thursday 1st September, back to the 'A' Summer Timetable.