Iconic lighthouses of the island of Ireland sustained for future growth through tourism
Blackhead Lighthouse, County Antrim There are 65 lighthouses operated by Irish Lights dotted around the island of Ireland in beautiful...
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NEWS
Oct 10
O’Dowd: Bright future ahead for Rathlin
Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd visited Rathlin Island on Thursday where he met representatives from Rathlin Development & Community...
Sep 18
Rathlin - A Wild Life: Ruby Free launches first book telling of island stories and natures call
Ruby Free, a conservation biologist and now an emerging author, is set to captivate readers with her debut book, tentatively titled "...
Jun 27
Hard work pays off with trio of Corncrakes calling across Rathlin Island
RSPB NI are thrilled to announce that three calling Corncrakes have returned to Rathlin Island for the breeding season this year. They...
May 18
Rathlin Sound Festival – Packed programme unveiled for newly rebranded event
Sofia McAuley and Éibhleann Bailey, pictured with a boat. Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council is delighted to announce the return of...
Apr 17
RSPB NI: Rathlin’s Return - The Calling Corncrake’s Seasonal Home
Corncrake, Crex crex. Photo Credit: Andy Hay RSPB NI is excited to announce that the distinctive call of the Corncrake has been heard...
Mar 26
The Puffin Premiere: Rathlin's feathered friends are back!
RSPB NI is pleased to announce that the punctual Puffins have returned! As anticipation builds for spring, the first of these charismatic...
Mar 17
Car parking charge exemptions to be considered for islanders after concerns raised
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council will produce a paper on possible car parking charge exemptions for Rathlin Island residents....
Jan 12
Alliance representatives welcome approval for Changing Places on Rathlin Island and in Ballymoney
Local Alliance representatives Sian Mulholland MLA (North Antrim) and Cllr Lee Kane (Ballymoney) have strongly welcomed news that...
Nov 20, 2023
Service of Remembrance takes place on Rathlin Island
Officers of the PSNI participating in the Remembrance Service on Rathlin Island Photos: McAuley Multimedia A poignant Service of...
Oct 4, 2023
Wireless network plans approved for Rathlin Island
East Lighthouse, Rathlin Island. (Image: Olivier Bernard) Plans for the development of a wireless network on Rathlin Island have been...
Sep 14, 2023
CCGBCouncil to consider building a Changing Places toilet facility on Rathlin Island
Glens Councillor Cara McShane and Rathlin Island The potential to build a Changing Places toilet facility on Rathlin Island is to be...
Sep 3, 2023
NI consortium secures over £4.5M to shape eco-friendly waste management culture through design
Rathlin West Lighthouse. (Image: Tom McDonnell) A consortium led by Ulster University, in partnership with Queen’s University Belfast,...
Aug 25, 2023
Wireless network plans revealed for Rathlin Island
Rathlin East Lighthouse, County Antrim. (Image: Douglas Cecil) Plans have been submitted to Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council for...
Aug 24, 2023
Fifty years of love on Rathlin Island
Peter and Cathy McCurdy... then and now. Peter and Cathy McCurdy met on Rathlin Island during July 1970, while Cathy visited with a...
May 10, 2023
‘Ahoy there’ – get set for the return of Rathlin Sound Maritime Festival
Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Ivor Wallace with Riley Morris and Maia Kinney, Head Boy and Head Girl of Ballycastle...
Apr 28, 2023
Department for Infrastructure announces fare increases for Rathlin Island Ferry
The Department for Infrastructure has announced its intention to increase fares on the Rathlin Island ferry service. The change to fares...
Apr 11, 2023
‘Eamonn Mallie Face to Face with …..’ sits down with singer Mary Black
UTV series ‘Eamonn Mallie Face to Face with……’ continues on Tuesday night, with folk singer Mary Black sitting across from the journalist...
Apr 7, 2023
New heritage trail explores Causeway Coast and Glens’ royal connections
As part of its programme to mark Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has...
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