2025
April 22, 2025 – Irish News: Rare corncrakes make annual return to Rathlin Island – Reports that conservation efforts on Rathlin have paid off, with the elusive corncrake’s distinctive call heard again in spring. Volunteers dug up and replanted nettle rhizomes on the island to create habitat, helping boost the corncrake population to its highest in 25 years. (irishnews.com)
March 25, 2025 – Irish News: Rathlin Island welcome for Atlantic puffins as first of the spring season spotted – Announces the arrival of Rathlin’s famous puffins for the season. The first puffins appeared on the island in late March, right on schedule, joining hundreds of thousands of other seabirds that flock to Rathlin’s cliffs for nesting. (irishnews.com)
March 6, 2025 – Irish News: Watch: Banging the drum for a shared island on Rathlin – with help from Colombia – Describes a unique music workshop on Rathlin led by three Colombian musicians. Locals learned to create music using washed-up waste, an initiative blending recycling with community-building in the island’s only pub. (irishnews.com)
February 8, 2025 – Irish News: Meet the super dogs protecting our wildlife and keeping the bed bugs away – Features Conservation Detection Dogs NI and their work on Rathlin. Specially trained dogs have been helping conservationists by sniffing out invasive predators (like rats and ferrets) that threaten Rathlin’s bird colonies. (irishnews.com)
January 3, 2025 – Irish News: Coastguard, RNLI and ambulance service involved in early-morning Rathlin Island evacuation – News of a coordinated pre-dawn rescue on Rathlin. A 63-year-old woman who suffered a dislocated hip was evacuated by a volunteer RNLI lifeboat crew braving rough seas and freezing conditions to bring her to medical care on the mainland. (irishnews.com)
2024
October 21, 2024 – BBC News NI: Woody the dog switches detection skills to save puffins – Profiles a two-year-old fox-red Labrador named Woody working with the Rathlin conservation team. After helping eradicate invasive ferrets, Woody has been retrained to sniff out rats. His efforts are part of the £4.5 million LIFE Raft project aimed at protecting Rathlin’s seabirds (one ferret alone had killed 27 puffins in a single night). (linkedin.com)
October 20, 2024 – The Guardian: ‘It’s a monster task’: can culling ferrets and rats save one of the UK’s largest seabird colonies? – An in-depth feature on Rathlin’s ambitious eradication campaign to remove invasive ferrets and rats. It describes scientists and volunteers setting up thousands of bait stations on the rugged cliffs as part of the final phase of the project. Puffin numbers had plummeted by 74% in recent decades, and the article explores whether this “monster task” will secure the island’s status as a vital seabird sanctuary. (theguardian.com)
October 16, 2024 – Irish News: Puffin poo, sharks and the magic of Rathlin Island – Ruby Free’s walk on the wild side – An interview with nature campaigner Ruby Free about life on Rathlin. After moving to the island in 2021, she embraced its wild beauty and slower pace. Ruby discusses daily life surrounded by puffins, dolphins, and even the occasional shark, and how Rathlin inspired her writing and conservation work. (irishnews.com)
September 3, 2024 – Irish Times: Islands of calm: six of Ireland’s wildest and most beautiful offshore escapes – A travel feature listing six remote Irish islands, including Rathlin. Rathlin is highlighted for its otherworldly solitude and rich history at the meeting point of Irish and Scottish waters. The piece notes Rathlin’s dramatic cliffs, its “upside-down” West Light lighthouse, and the spectacle of thousands of puffins and other seabirds at the RSPB Seabird Centre. (irishtimes.com)
April 16, 2024 – Irish News: New Rathlin ferry operator reflects on successful first year – Business story on Dunaverty Ltd, the company that took over the vital Rathlin–Ballycastle ferry in early 2023. One year on, the new operator has expanded to two vessels and 18 staff. The article notes how quickly the team had to act when the previous ferry company collapsed, and outlines plans to modernize ticketing and engage with the Rathlin community. (irishnews.com)
January 10, 2024 – Irish News: Beautiful and unique homes built on Ireland’s spectacular coastline: Co Down and Rathlin Island houses feature in new TG4 series – Announces a TG4 television series “Tithe Cois Uisce” showcasing remarkable coastal homes. The premiere episode (aired January 17, 2024) includes a segment on a Rathlin Island home, as the presenter visits residents who draw inspiration from living by the water. (irishnews.com)
May 9, 2024 – RTÉ News: Labrador to help wildlife team on ferret-infested island – Brief news item about “Woody” the Labrador joining Rathlin’s conservation efforts. The two-year-old dog, described as a focused worker when on duty, was brought in to sniff out remaining ferrets on the island. His arrival is part of the final push to make Rathlin predator-free and allow vulnerable seabirds like puffins to thrive again. (Video report by Gail Conway.)
February 8, 2024 – BBC News NI: Nettles shipped to Rathlin Island to aid return of rare corncrakes – Coverage of volunteers across Northern Ireland digging up bags of nettles and replanting them on Rathlin. The stinging nettles provide ideal cover for corncrakes, a secretive bird that had nearly vanished from NI. Thanks to these habitat efforts by RSPB and locals, Rathlin remains the only place in the region where the corncrake’s call is heard in recent years. (irishnews.com)
2023
August 15, 2023 – Irish Times: Life on Rathlin island: ‘You either get the island or you don’t … It’s not an easy place to live’ – A feature by Seanín Graham exploring the realities of living year-round on Northern Ireland’s only inhabited island. Locals describe the peace that falls after the last ferry departs and tourists leave. The article highlights Rathlin’s close-knit community of ~150 people, the dramatic landscape of three lighthouses and towering seabird cliffs, and the resilient spirit required for island life. (irishtimes.com)
August 9, 2023 – Irish Times (Letters): The joys of Rathlin Island – A letter to the editor from a visitor, reflecting on a delightful day-trip to Rathlin. She mentions highlights like the island’s folklore (the Children of Lir legend), the West Light “upside-down” lighthouse and bird sanctuary, and a leisurely lunch amid golden gorse and hawthorn in bloom. The letter conveys the writer’s enchantment with Rathlin’s peaceful charm. (irishtimes.com)
July 31, 2023 – Irish Times: A heady mix of wildlife richness – Paul Clements on Rathlin Island – In the Irishman’s Diary column, writer Paul Clements gives a vivid account of Rathlin as a wildlife haven. He describes the cacophony of “whirring multitudes” at the seabird colony, where puffins, guillemots, razorbills, fulmars, and kittiwakes (the island’s “big five”) swirl in spectacular numbers. The piece notes that seabird counts have risen to an estimated quarter-million, underscoring Rathlin’s importance as an internationally significant sanctuary. (irishtimes.com)
January 11, 2023 – RTÉ News: New Rathlin Island ferry operator to resume services – Reports on the quick restoration of ferry service after Rathlin’s previous ferry company ceased trading amid a crew pay dispute. The Department for Infrastructure confirmed that Dunaverty Ltd would take over the route, initially with a passenger-only vessel, to ensure the 150 residents would not be cut off. (Services resumed on January 13, 2023.)
January 8, 2023 – RTÉ News: Rathlin Island ferry strike sees weekly crossings cut – News that ferry crews struck in a pay dispute, halving the number of weekly crossings. Residents coped with a much-reduced ferry schedule during the industrial action. This was a major inconvenience on an island so reliant on its ferry link, and it foreshadowed the ferry operator’s collapse that occurred a few days later. (Ulster edition.)
2022
July 9, 2022 – Irish Times: 36 hours on Rathlin Island: “I like the life here. There is no crime” – Travel writer Rosita Boland recounts a weekend stay on Rathlin. She meets some of the 145 islanders and immerses in local life. The piece details the quiet off-peak ferry ride (she was the only passenger), the island’s lone pub and B&B, stunning wildlife encounters (dolphins escorting the ferry, seabirds galore), and the blissful absence of crime and commotion on this remote island. (irishtimes.com)
July 23, 2022 – Irish Times: Another Life: Planning the end of Rathlin’s furry predators – Nature columnist Michael Viney reflects on plans to eradicate Rathlin’s invasive ferrets and rats. He explains how ferrets, introduced decades ago to control rabbits, became a “stinky, raging thief” on the island – preying on ground-nesting birds like lapwings and puffins. The article notes a €5.3 million project was underway to wipe out these non-native predators over five years, illustrating the lengths being taken to restore Rathlin’s ecological balance. (irishtimes.com)
2021
September 9, 2021 – Irish Times: New €5.3m plan aims to eradicate rats and ferrets from Rathlin Island – Announces a major five-year conservation project funded at £4.5 million (approx €5.3m). Rathlin’s designation as a Special Protection Area is noted, but also the alarming drop in seabirds (puffin numbers down over 50%). The plan, named “Rathlin Acting for Tomorrow (RAFT)”, seeks to eliminate the invasive rats and ferrets believed to be behind the decline and give a boost to 25 native bird species. (irishtimes.com)
May 25, 2021 – RTÉ News: Rathlin Island reopens after staying Covid-free – An uplifting regional news story about Rathlin emerging from pandemic isolation. The tight-knit community managed to remain completely Covid-19 free. With vaccines rolling out, the island began welcoming visitors back for summer 2021. Locals expressed optimism but also cautious relief as ferries brought tourists again after a long, self-imposed lockdown. (RTÉ report, updated 25 May 2021.)
January 16, 2021 – Irish Times: My escape to a slower pace of life on Rathlin Island – A first-person travel essay by Ziya Meral. During the pandemic, the author left London’s stress behind to work remotely from Rathlin. He describes swapping crowded city life for an island with just one pub, one shop, a handful of roads, and abundant nature. The article highlights Rathlin’s calming influence – fresh Atlantic air, friendly locals, reliable broadband, and a pace of life that allowed him to “slow down” and appreciate simple pleasures. (irishtimes.com)
2020
March 27, 2020 – Belfast Telegraph: Puffins return to Rathlin Island a day early – Notes a cheerful wildlife milestone at the start of an uncertain spring. Rathlin’s puffins, normally punctual on March 27 each year, surprised residents by arriving on March 26. (2020 was a leap year, the article wryly points out, so the birds were arguably right on time.) Island wardens Hazel Watson and Ric Else spotted the first puffin pairs among the throngs of guillemots and razorbills, signaling that Rathlin’s seabird season was underway as usual despite the looming pandemic. (belfasttelegraph.co.uk)
2019
July 24, 2019 – Irish News: Two pairs of corncrakes recorded on Rathlin for first time in 30 years – Celebrates a conservation victory. After decades of near-absence, two breeding pairs of the rare corncrake were confirmed on Rathlin in 2019 – the first such record in three decades. Nettles and tall grasses planted by RSPB staff created the cover needed for these secretive birds to breed. (irishnews.com)
July 4, 2019 – Irish News: Missing woman (25) found on Rathlin – A news piece reporting that a young woman from Belfast, who had gone missing, was safely located on Rathlin Island. Police and an RNLI lifeboat were dispatched to bring her back after she turned up on the island. (irishnews.com)
March 29, 2019 – Irish News: Rathlin seabird centre manager Hazel Watson on island life and puffins versus guillemots – An interview with Hazel Watson, the visitor experience manager at the RSPB’s Rathlin West Light Seabird Centre. Hazel, originally from Lancashire, shares insights after two years of living on Rathlin. She discusses working with the island’s thousands of seabirds (and the seasonal volunteer crews), the excitement of spotting dolphins and goats on a typical day, and how she and her partner have made Rathlin their year-round home. The piece coincided with the seabird centre’s seasonal reopening on April 1. (irishnews.com)
March 11, 2019 – Irish News: Rathlin lighthouse celebrates 100 years since it was first illuminated – Marks the centenary of the West Light, Ireland’s only “upside-down” lighthouse. First lit on March 10, 1919, the lighthouse was engineered with its lamp at the base of the tower to shine beneath frequent fog. The article notes the light’s red beam, still operational and visible 23 nautical miles out. It also mentions that the adjacent cliffs host Northern Ireland’s largest seabird colony, and that the lighthouse now doubles as the island’s seabird viewing center, run by the RSPB. Rathlin staff expressed pride in preserving both the island’s maritime heritage and its natural wonders. (irishnews.com)
2018
October 23, 2018 – The Guardian: Country diary: seals’ woeful cries cut through the noise of the wind – A poetic Country Diary entry from Rathlin’s rugged coast. Amid autumn gales, the writer observes seals hauled out on the rocks, fulmars wheeling overhead, and the vast seascape stretching toward Scotland. Woven with local lore (the legend of the Children of Lir said to have played out on Rathlin’s shores), this short piece captures the wild, melancholic beauty of the island in late October. (theguardian.com)
September 24, 2018 – Irish News: Five rescued from two boats off Rathlin Island – Reports a maritime rescue where five divers from Dublin were saved after two dive boats broke down off Rathlin’s coast. The Rathlin Express ferry diverted upon receiving the distress call, and RNLI lifeboats from Red Bay and Portrush towed the stranded RIBs to safety. Thankfully, no one was hurt in the incident, underlining the importance of Rathlin’s ferry and lifeboat services in local sea emergencies. (irishnews.com)
September 14, 2018 – BBC News NI: Being 18 on Rathlin Island – A BBC video feature exploring what life is like for a teenager on Rathlin. It follows a young woman who moved from London to Rathlin at 13, adapting to a vastly different life on a tiny island. By 18, she reflects on the tight-knit community and unique upbringing she’s had with no crime and nature all around. (Shared on BBC News NI’s social media.)
June 1, 2018 – The Telegraph: The bucolic UK island you’ve probably never heard of – A travel article introducing Rathlin to readers as a hidden gem. It paints Rathlin as a “bucolic” escape off the Causeway Coast where time slows down. The piece mentions Rathlin’s Festival Week in July, its thriving birdlife, and scenic walks, inviting those in search of peace and natural beauty to consider this little-known UK island. (Telegraph Travel’s “Great British Getaways” series.)
2017
March 11, 2017 – Irish Times: I can do that: How I became Lady of Rathlin’s Manor – Feature on the newly re-opened Manor House and the community project behind it. (irishtimes.com)
February 18, 2017 – Afloat: Newbuild car ferry makes historic call to Greystones harbour – Report on trials for the Spirit of Rathlin. (afloat.ie)
January 17, 2017 – Belfast Telegraph: New £28m Rathlin to Ballycastle ferry ready – Article on the new MV Spirit of Rathlin. (belfasttelegraph.co.uk)
January 11, 2017 – Irish Times: An easy walk on an enchanting and remote island – Feature on walking the “Rathlin Trail.” (irishtimes.com)
January 11, 2017 – Farming Life: Local charity needs help to grasp the nettle – Report on the RSPB’s nettle-gathering for corncrake habitat work. (farminglife.com)
2016
December 31, 2016 – BBC News: Rathlin Island Manor House refurbishment and island revival – Story about the Manor House project and the economic and social revival of Rathlin. (bbc.co.uk)
November 19, 2016 – Irish Times: Seaweed: the next big step for Irish food and farming – Article on seaweed businesses around Ireland, including Rathlin. (irishtimes.com)
November 10, 2016 – Ballymoney & Moyle Times: Pupils take part in “My Dream Home” – Article on an affordable housing information day. (ballymoneytimes.co.uk)
November 8, 2016 – Afloat: Newbuild ferries for NI services undergo trials – Report on sea trials for the Spirit of Rathlin. (afloat.ie)
September 27, 2016 – Afloat: Arklow Boatyard to launch new car ferry for Rathlin route – Article on construction of the new ferry. (afloat.ie)
August 31, 2016 – Farming Life: Minister welcomes £1m boost for Rathlin – Report on DAERA Minister Michelle McIlveen’s visit. (farminglife.com)
August 16, 2016 – Causeway Coast Community: Hazzard meets Rathlin Development Community Association – Report on Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard’s visit. (causewaycoastcommunity.co.uk)
June 4, 2016 – Belfast Telegraph: Rathlin in mourning as its eldest resident Loughie dies at age of 92 – Article on the death of Loughie McQuilkin. (belfasttelegraph.co.uk)
May 10, 2016 – Belfast Telegraph: Cry of elusive corncrake heard on Rathlin Island – Report on the corncrake’s call being heard again. (belfasttelegraph.co.uk)
March 17, 2016 – The Independent: Man’s discovery of bones under his pub could forever change what we know about the Irish – Article on genetic analysis of remains behind McCuaig’s Bar. (independent.co.uk)
March 5, 2016 – Irish News: Visitors set to flock to Rathlin Island as bird centre reopens – Article on the West Light Seabird Centre reopening. (irishnews.com)
February 23, 2016 – Irish News: Wanted: innkeeper on volcanic outcrop surrounded by puffins – Article on the search for a Manor House operator. (irishnews.com)
2015
October 7, 2015 – Irish Post: Are these the most beautiful islands off the Irish coast? – Article on Ireland’s most beautiful islands, including Rathlin. (irishpost.co.uk)
October 3, 2015 – Irish News: Weekend walk: Roonivoolin, Rathlin Island – Guide to the Roonivoolin walk. (irishnews.com)
September 14, 2015 – Ballymoney & Moyle Times: Spirit of generosity – Article on refugee collections. (ballymoneytimes.co.uk)
September 14, 2015 – Belfast Live: Dolphins put on amazing show north – Story & slideshow on bottlenose dolphins in Church Bay. (belfastlive.co.uk)
September 2, 2015 – BBC News: Protection of maerl in Church Bay – Story about protection of maerl, a “coraline alga.” (bbc.co.uk)
May 23, 2015 – Ballymoney & Moyle Times: Sea-faring star sails to Rathlin – Article on sailor Trevor Robertson’s visit. (ballymoneytimes.co.uk)
January 7, 2015 – Belfast News Letter: Rathlin Island set to get £735,000 hotel upgrade – Story on a Coastal Communities Fund grant for the Manor House. (newsletter.co.uk)
2014
December 3, 2014 – Belfast News Letter: Rathlin Island memorial bench dedicated – Report on the dedication of a memorial bench. (newsletter.co.uk)
December 1, 2014 – Belfast Telegraph: From Rathlin to Japan – Ocean Veg Ireland Ltd wins export award – Article on the island’s Ocean Veg company. (belfasttelegraph.co.uk)
November 4, 2014 – Ballymoney & Moyle Times: Slideshow – Hallowe’en happenings in Ballycastle, Rathlin and Armoy – Slideshow including Rathlin’s Halloween Festival. (ballymoneytimes.co.uk)
October 22, 2014 – Belfast Telegraph: Ships ledger gives fascinating insight into the secrets of HMS Drake – Article about the donation of a log book from HMS Drake to a London charity shop. (belfasttelegraph.co.uk)
August 2, 2014 – Belfast Telegraph: Windswept Rathlin has new football team – Article about Rathlin’s renewed football team. (belfasttelegraph.co.uk)
July 25, 2014 – RTÉ News: Baby boom on Rathlin Island – Video report on new businesses and the island’s population growth. (rte.ie)
July 25, 2014 – RTÉ Radio 1 News at One: Rathlin population growth – Audio item on the island’s population growth. (rte.ie)
June 17, 2014 – Belfast Telegraph: First corncrake heard on Rathlin in over 15 years – Article about a corncrake being heard again. (belfasttelegraph.co.uk)
June 9, 2014 – Irish News: Rathlin seaweed heading to Japan – Article on potential seaweed export. (irishnews.com)
June 7, 2014 – Farming Life: Video: Great Auk returns to Rathlin Island after 170-year absence – Article about a school’s Great Auk project. (farminglife.com)
April 8, 2014 – Ballymoney & Moyle Times: Rathlin is Open for Business launch – Article on the ‘Rathlin is Open’ initiative. (ballymoneytimes.co.uk)
March 22, 2014 – Afloat: Sailing the north-east coasts of Ireland – Feature including Rathlin in a sailing round-Ireland piece. (afloat.ie)
March 4, 2014 – The Herald: Retracing Bruce’s epic walk – Story about a Scottish man retracing Robert the Bruce’s steps, starting on Rathlin. (heraldscotland.com)
January 14, 2014 – Ballymoney & Moyle Times: Rathlin is Open for Business this year; stress islanders as lighthouse closes temporarily – Article on business openings and the lighthouse closure. (ballymoneytimes.co.uk)
2013
December 16, 2013 – Ballymoney & Moyle Times: £20,000 secured for outdoor gym on Rathlin Island – Article on funding for outdoor gym equipment. (ballymoneytimes.co.uk)
November 11, 2013 – Ballymoney & Moyle Times: Rathlin is all ready for the walkers – Article on new public walking trails. (ballymoneytimes.co.uk)
October 21, 2013 – BBC: True North: A Summer on Rathlin – Documentary about summer life on the island (UK only). (bbc.co.uk)
October 21, 2013 – Belfast Telegraph: Kennedy announces plans for new ferries for Strangford and Rathlin – Article on ferry funding. (belfasttelegraph.co.uk)
October 19, 2013 – BBC News: Life on Rathlin Island – Feature about island life. (bbc.co.uk)
October 17, 2013 – Ballycastle Chronicle: Welcome to Gort Beag – Article on handover of new social housing. (thechronicle.uk.com)
October 17, 2013 – Ballymoney & Moyle Times: Minister unveils ten new houses on Rathlin Island – Article on the same housing handover. (ballymoneytimes.co.uk)
October 11, 2013 – Ballymoney & Moyle Times: Tourism facilities for Rathlin – Article on harbour pontoon extension. (ballymoneytimes.co.uk)
October 10, 2013 – build.ie: Report on new Gort Beag houses – Construction news report. (build.ie)
September 4, 2013 – BBC News: Cross-border lighthouse renovation project – Report on West Light renovation with €2.5m funding. (bbc.co.uk)
August 23, 2013 – Ballymoney & Moyle Times: Flotilla brings big boost to Rathlin Island – Report on influx of boats to the harbour. (ballymoneytimes.co.uk)
August 22, 2013 – build.ie: Completion of new Gort Beag houses – Report on housing completion. (build.ie)
August 22, 2013 – Irish Times: Around Antrim: It’s bleak and beautiful, lonely and lovely – Travel feature on the north coast, with references to Rathlin. (irishtimes.com)
August 21, 2013 – BYM Sailing & Sports News: Scottish yachts visit Rathlin pontoons – Report on yachts visiting the new harbour pontoons. (bymnews.com)
August 21, 2013 – Belfast Telegraph: Rural Development Programme delivering for rural tourism – Report on funding contribution. (belfasttelegraph.co.uk)
July 4, 2013 – Silicon Republic: BT trials 80 Mbps wireless on Rathlin – Article on high-speed broadband trials. (siliconrepublic.com)
July 3, 2013 – Belfast Telegraph: Danny Kennedy opens new wastewater treatment works on Rathlin Island – Article on infrastructure opening. (belfasttelegraph.co.uk)
June 23, 2013 – Ballymoney & Moyle Times: Tommy Cecil: Rathlin artefacts should be seen – Article on shipwrecks exhibition. (ballymoneytimes.co.uk)
April 10, 2013 – Stylist.co.uk: Top 50 must-visit holiday islands in the UK – Feature listing Rathlin among the top 50. (stylist.co.uk)
April 7, 2013 – Omnium Sanctorum Hiberniae: Saint Aedh of Rathlin Island – Article on the saint’s feast day. (blogspot.co.uk)
April 7, 2013 – Ballymoney & Moyle Times: Excitement building for first Rathlin Sound Maritime Festival – Article on the forthcoming festival. (ballymoneytimes.co.uk)
April 1, 2013 – Slugger O’Toole: Rathlin’s burgeoning wine industry – Blog post on a new island winery. (sluggerotoole.com)
March 12, 2013 – Ballymoney & Moyle Times: Rathlin becomes Ireland’s first Fairtrade island – Article on Fairtrade designation. (ballymoneytimes.co.uk)
March 8, 2013 – Irish Independent: The new black: interview with Frances Black – Interview referencing RISE Foundation plans. (independent.ie)
March 6, 2013 – BBC: Mammal Photographer of the Year – Rathlin commended – Slideshow featuring Tom McDonnell’s work. (bbc.co.uk)
March 2, 2013 – Irish Times: The best place to holiday in Ireland – Feature with mentions of Rathlin. (irishtimes.com)
2012
December 17, 2012 – BBC Radio 4 (You and Yours): Rathlin report – Item split into three parts at 08:53, 43:03, 49:06. (bbc.co.uk)
December 5, 2012 – Ballycastle Chronicle: Skipper retires from Rathlin ferry – Article on Dominic McCurdy’s retirement. (thechronicle.uk.com)
October 31, 2012 – Belfast News Letter: Life on Rathlin set to improve – Article quoting Danny Kennedy & Michael Cecil. (newsletter.co.uk)
September 20, 2012 – Guardian: Rising food prices People’s Panel – Blog mentions Rathlin seafood. (guardian.co.uk)
September 18, 2012 – Northern Ireland Tourist Board: Rathlin in promotional video – Campaign video. (youtube.com)
September 20, 2012 – Irish Independent: Providence hopeful over Northern signs – Article on Providence Resources’ exploration plans. (independent.ie)
September 4, 2012 – Ulster GAA: History made as Rathlin hosts blitz – Article on junior hurling competition. (ulster.gaa.ie)
August 23, 2012 – Ballymoney & Moyle Times: Gael Force to Rathlin – Report on the junior hurling tournament. (ballymoneytimes.co.uk)
August 22, 2012 – Larne Times: McAllister claims win at Rathlin Run – Report on the Rathlin Run. (larnetimes.co.uk)
August 17, 2012 – Ballymoney & Moyle Times: Pride of Mann II sails for the disabled – Report on the visit of a charity vessel. (ballymoneytimes.co.uk)
July 9, 2012 – Ballymoney & Moyle Times: The Call of the Running Tide – Article on the launch of Wallace Clark’s book. (ballymoneytimes.co.uk)
June 28, 2012 – University of Ulster: New archaeological survey of Rathlin – Media release on the survey launch. (ulster.ac.uk)
June 3, 2012 – Ballymoney & Moyle Times: Rathlin Island aid welcomed by Cunningham – Article on council support for renewable energy. (ballymoneytimes.co.uk)
May 28, 2012 – Belfast Kayak Club: Pictures from island trip – Photo gallery from a club expedition. (belfastkayakclub.co.uk)
April 11, 2012 – Belfast Telegraph: Rathlin’s bid to woo corncrake – Story on RSPB attempts to attract corncrakes. (belfasttelegraph.co.uk)
April 10, 2012 – BBC News: Caught a skate off Rathlin – Article on a rare skate catch. (bbc.co.uk)
April 2, 2012 – BBC News: New social housing project launched – Story on the new housing scheme. (bbc.co.uk)
March 15, 2012 – BBC News: Providence Resources oil find off Cork – Story including Tony O’Reilly Jr. comments. (bbc.co.uk)
March 15, 2012 – Ballycastle Chronicle: Rathlin celebrates Fairtrade Fortnight – Report on island celebrations. (thechronicle.uk.com)
March 7, 2012 – Londonderry Sentinel: Fracking extraction not ruled out – Article on aerial survey by Rathlin Energy Ltd. (londonderrysentinel.co.uk)
February 29, 2012 – Londonderry Sentinel: Northern Ireland’s rare choughs return to Rathlin – Article on chough breeding success. (londonderrysentinel.co.uk)
February 4, 2012 – Irish Times: Call for public inquiry into Providence Resources’ foreshore licence – Article on Tánaiste’s call for inquiry. (irishtimes.com)
January 30, 2012 – Ballymoney & Moyle Times: Grasping the nettle to help Rathlin corncrakes – Article on conservation work. (ballymoneytimes.co.uk)
January 25, 2012 – Irish Times: Public meeting in Dalkey on drilling plans – Article on opposition meeting. (irishtimes.com)
January 5, 2012 – Irish Times: Providence Resources offered drilling rights – Article on Rathlin Basin licence offer. (irishtimes.com)
2011
December 15, 2011 – UTV News: Green power projects for NI – Report and video on proposed tidal power schemes. (u.tv)
December 14, 2011 – Proactive Investors: Providence Resources provides encouraging drill update from Barryroe – Report on intended Rathlin drilling. (proactiveinvestors.com)
December 7, 2011 – BBC Weather: Rathlin and recent bad weather – Article on island weather impacts. (bbc.co.uk)
November 18, 2011 – Belfast Telegraph: Archive photographs of Rathlin for sale – Photo archive–sale announcement. (belfasttelegraph.co.uk)
September 25, 2011 – TG4: ‘Ceol na nOileán’ programme – Feature on Rathlin singing traditions. (‘Ceol na nOileán’)
2010
December 17, 2010 – The Hindu: Life-and-style travel article – Travel piece on the north Antrim coast, highlighting Rathlin’s dramatic cliffs and wildlife. (thehindu.com)
November 23, 2010 – Belfast Telegraph: David coining it in after cracking novel code – Story of coded clues in Christopher Marsh’s novel leading a Belfast man to Rathlin. (belfasttelegraph.co.uk)
November 3, 2010 – The Guardian: In praise of British islands – Editorial listing must-visit islands, including Rathlin. (guardian.co.uk)
October 28, 2010 – Ballymoney Times: Rathlin Islanders sign petition to keep polling station – Article on a community campaign to save the island’s polling place. (ballymoneytimes.co.uk)
October 26, 2010 – BBC Radio Foyle: Mark Patterson interview – Noel McCurdy discusses Rathlin’s petroleum licence issue. (bbc.co.uk)
October 26, 2010 – BBC News: DETI to award Rathlin exploration licence – Report on government plans for offshore drilling rights. (bbc.co.uk)
October 19, 2010 – 4NI.co.uk: Cross-border ministerial visit – Coverage of a joint Irish–UK delegation touring Rathlin. (4ni.co.uk)
October 15, 2010 – UTV News: Islanders petition against Rathlin polling plans – Report on local opposition to polling changes. (u.tv)
October 11, 2010 – Irish Times: Small Ferries Project and Rathlin ferry – Article on improvements to the island’s ferry service. (irishtimes.com)
October 9, 2010 – Irish Times: Irishman’s Diary: Vikings in Ireland – Column noting Rathlin’s Norse heritage. (irishtimes.com)
October 3, 2010 – UTV Lesser Spotted Ulster: Rathlin local stories – Programme clips featuring island residents. (u.tv)
September 30, 2010 – Donegal Democrat: New report on island ferry – Article on proposals for a new car ferry linking Rathlin. (donegaldemocrat.ie)
September 29, 2010 – Ballymoney Times: Last Orders for pub sale – Story of a Rathlin pub changing hands. (ballymoneytimes.co.uk)
September 27, 2010 – BBC One Show: Diving with conger eels off Rathlin – Feature with Miranda Krestovnikoff. (bbc.co.uk)
September 26, 2010 – UTV Lesser Spotted Ulster: More island stories – Additional programme clips. (u.tv)
August 30, 2010 – BBC Radio Ulster: Black Family’s links with Rathlin – Documentary on a prominent local family. (bbc.co.uk)
March 8, 2010 – BBC Newsline: Shackleton 80th anniversary event – Report on commemorations held on Rathlin. (bbc.co.uk)
February 26, 2010 – Belfast Telegraph: What’s that bird? – Feature on birdwatching, including RSPB recollections. (belfasttelegraph.co.uk)
February 22, 2010 – UTV Hidden Heritage: Smuggling on Rathlin – Video segment on the island’s illicit past. (u.tv)
2009
November 18, 2009 – RTÉ Ryan Tubridy Show: Life on Irish islands – Audio feature beginning at 22:30 on Rathlin. (rte.ie)
October 23, 2009 – Il Reporter: Irlanda del Nord – Rathlin Island – Italian travel feature with photo gallery. (ilreporter.com, gallery)
October 9, 2009 – University of Ulster: Archaeological finds on Rathlin – Media release on new discoveries. (ulster.ac.uk)
September 22, 2009 – iStockAnalyst: Renewable energy in NI – Article on tidal power, including Rathlin. (istockanalyst.com)
September 16, 2009 – Ballymoney Times: Official launch of new MV Rathlin Express – Article on the ferry’s inauguration. (ballymoneytimes.co.uk)
September 15, 2009 – San Francisco Chronicle: Letter: Francis Drake and Rathlin massacre – Reader’s letter on historic events. (sfgate.com)
September 9, 2009 – UTV News: Fast ferry service for Rathlin – Report on MV Rathlin Express’s first sailing. (u.tv)
August 29, 2009 – Irish Times: Archaeology of Rathlin pottery – Weekend Weekend feature on local finds. (irishtimes.com)
August 12, 2009 – Belfast News Letter: Reprint: 1897 wedding on Rathlin – Archive reprint of a Victorian-era ceremony. (newsletter.co.uk)
July 27, 2009 – BBC Newsline: Irish Islands Federation meeting – Video report on a federation gathering with Rathlin delegates. (bbc.co.uk)
July 23, 2009 – Ballycastle Chronicle: MV Rathlin Express first public sailing – Report on the inaugural voyage. (thechronicle.uk.com)
July 20, 2009 – Belfast Telegraph: Rathlin’s new ferry makes first trip – Article on the MV Rathlin Express’s debut. (belfasttelegraph.co.uk)
July 18, 2009 – The Guardian: Rathlin: birdwatching and wildlife – Travel feature on seabird colonies. (guardian.co.uk)
July 15, 2009 – Ghost Hunters International: ‘Skeletons in the Closet’ – Manor House investigation – Paranormal show segment. (video part 1, part 2)
July 9, 2009 – BBC News: RSPB Roonivoolin walk opening – Report on the official trail launch. (bbc.co.uk)
July 7, 2009 – Irish Times: Official opening of RSPB’s Roonivoolin walk – Follow-up report on the new path. (irishtimes.com)
July 6, 2009 – Belfast Telegraph: Rathlin as safe-haven for endangered animals – Article on conservation successes. (belfasttelegraph.co.uk)
June 10, 2009 – Belfast Telegraph: Plan to protect Rathlin way of life – Report on the opening of a Resource Centre. (belfasttelegraph.co.uk)
June 1, 2009 – Belfast News Letter: Wireless telegraph system installed on Rathlin – Article reprinting 1901 report. (newsletter.co.uk)
April 29, 2009 – Ballymoney Times: Sun shines on Bishop’s visit – Report on the Bishop of Connor’s trip to Rathlin. (ballymoneytimes.co.uk)
April 17, 2009 – RTÉ Seascapes: Model yacht races on Ushet Lough – Audio report on local sailing events. (rte.ie)
February 2, 2009 – Irish Times: Reprint: 1910 sea-serpent sighting off Rathlin – Historical feature reprinted for Weekend Review. (irishtimes.com)
2008
December 23, 2008 – RTÉ Six-One News: Christmas on Rathlin – Video report on festive island life. (rte.ie)
December 23, 2008 – RTÉ Morning Ireland: Christmas on Rathlin – Audio feature on local celebrations. (rte.ie)
October 19, 2008 – Sunday Mail (Scotland): King’s view: caves of Rathlin – Article on photographer Andy McInroy’s work. (sundaymail.co.uk)
September 10, 2008 – BIG Lottery Fund: RDCA secures grant – Media release on community development funding. (biglotteryfund.org.uk)
July 30, 2008 – BBC News: Seabed survey results – Report on a marine survey around Rathlin. (bbc.co.uk)
July 14, 2008 – Culture Northern Ireland: Island archaeology – Article by Jonathan Mitchell on Rathlin’s archaeological heritage. (culturenorthernireland.org)
July 3, 2008 – Northern Ireland Housing Executive: Richard Branson Centre opening – Report on the new community centre. (nihe.gov.uk)
June 27, 2008 – 4NI.co.uk: Electricity link to national grid – Article on Rathlin’s new power connection. (4ni.co.uk)
May 21, 2008 – BBC Newsline: RSPB Seabird Centre feature – Video on Liam & Alison McFaul’s work. (bbc.co.uk)
2008 – Organic Matters: Living the good life on Rathlin Island – Feature on Richard Green’s organic farm. (organicmattersmag.com)
2007
October 17, 2007 – Belfast Telegraph: Swim from Rathlin to Ballycastle – Account of Kenny Boyd’s endurance swim. (belfasttelegraph.co.uk)
October 15, 2007 – Belfast Telegraph: Seabed survey project begins – Article on Joint Irish Bathymetric Survey around Rathlin. (belfasttelegraph.co.uk)
October 4, 2007 – BBC News: Boyd’s swim coverage – Report on Kenny Boyd’s crossing. (bbc.co.uk)
September 24, 2007 – Belfast News Letter: 1970 life report – Archive article on Rathlin losing its young. (newsletter.co.uk)
August 14, 2007 – BBC News: Ciaran McGinn’s swim – Article on another Rathlin-to-Ballycastle crossing. (bbc.co.uk)
June 1, 2007 – BBC News: Robert the Bruce festival – Story on island celebrations for Scotland’s hero. (bbc.co.uk)
March 13, 2007 – ninemsn.com.au: Rathlin – an island in Ireland – Travel feature introducing the island to Australian readers. (ninemsn.com.au)
January 16, 2007 – BBC News: WWF calls for environmental protection – Report on a conservation campaign. (bbc.co.uk)
2007 – BBC Nature’s Calendar: Rathlin wildlife page – Online guide to the island’s flora and fauna. (bbc.co.uk)
2006
November 3, 2006 – RTÉ Nationwide: Frances Black on Rathlin – Video feature with the singer sharing island memories. (rte.ie)
March 21, 2006 – Scotsman: Bruce watched spider in Northern Ireland – Article linking Robert the Bruce to Rathlin. (scotsman.com)
March 20, 2006 – BBC News: Bruce descendant’s claims – Story on alleged family ties to Rathlin. (bbc.co.uk)
February 2, 2006 – BBC News: Bronze Age burial site discovered – Report on an ancient tomb unearthed on Rathlin. (bbc.co.uk)
2005
February 28, 2005 – BBC News: Extra ferry run for hen party and minister – Article on a special service arranged to meet unique visitor needs. (bbc.co.uk)
2004
October 2, 2004 – BBC News: 2005 calendar with 362 days – Report on a novelty island calendar. (bbc.co.uk)
August 3, 2004 – RTÉ Morning Ireland: RSPB Seabird Centre report – Audio feature on the new wildlife centre. (rte.ie)
August 2, 2004 – BBC News: Seabird Centre item – Short news story on the facility opening. (bbc.co.uk)
June 20, 2004 – BBC News: Kayaker’s journey to Kintyre – Feature on a sea voyage from Rathlin to Cornwall. (bbc.co.uk)
June 18, 2004 – BBC News: BIG Lottery grant for sports facilities – Report on funding for island children’s recreation. (bbc.co.uk)
2003
October 29, 2003 – BBC News: Countryside Exchange project visit – Report on researchers studying island land use. (bbc.co.uk)
September 5, 2003 – RTÉ Nationwide: St Thomas’ Church restoration – Video story on heritage building repairs. (rte.ie)
February 19, 2003 – BBC News: Piped water for Rathlin properties – Report on new utility infrastructure. (bbc.co.uk)
2002
September 18, 2002 – BBC News: Low crime rate on the island – Story on Rathlin’s community safety record. (bbc.co.uk)
2001
October 16, 2001 – BBC News: Free ferry travel for senior citizens – Report on a social benefits scheme. (bbc.co.uk)
June 10, 2001 – Conservation Volunteers NI: Drystone walling on Rathlin Island – Article on volunteer heritage work. (cvni.org)
2000
September 18, 2000 – RTÉ Nationwide: RSPB Seabird Centre & model yacht racing – Video feature on wildlife and sport. (rte.ie)
April 10, 2000 – BBC News: Fears of declining population – Report on island demographic challenges. (bbc.co.uk)
Early 2000s – BBC Northern Ireland Schools: West & East lighthouse ecosystems – Educational videos on Rathlin’s lighthouses and habitats. (lev1, lev2)
1990s
October 15, 1992 – New York Times: Wind turbine electricity service begins – Story on the launch of Rathlin’s wind power scheme. (nytimes.com)
1980s
July 4, 1987 – New York Times: Trans-Atlantic balloonists saved after jump – Report on Richard Branson’s crash north of Rathlin. (nytimes.com)
October 7, 1980 – Wilmington Morning Star: Wedding party stranded by bad weather – Article on a storm delaying a ceremony on Rathlin. (google.co.uk)
1930s
July 30, 1930 – Argus (Melbourne): R101 airship test flight over Rathlin – Report on the historic flight prior to the R101 crash. (nla.gov.au)
1910s
February 8, 1918 – New York Times: Sinking of SS Tuscania – Article on the World War I troopship sinking off Rathlin. (nytimes.com)
October 6, 1917 – Argus (Melbourne): Sinking of HMS Drake – Report on the warship lost near Rathlin. (nla.gov.au)
1900s
February 4, 1909 – New Zealand Tablet: Rev. E.V. MacGowan’s audience with Pope Pius X – Report on a Rathlin priest’s Vatican visit. (paperspast.natlib.govt.nz)
C19th
December 30, 1898 – Brisbane Courier: Marconi’s wireless transmissions from Rathlin – Article on pioneering radio tests. (nla.gov.au)
October 1, 1898 – Poverty Bay Herald: Death of Edward Glanville – Report on a Marconi engineer killed on Rathlin. (paperspast.natlib.govt.nz)
July 1, 1885 – New York Times: Sinking of SS Colina – Report on the shipwreck off Rathlin. (nytimes.com)
August 11, 1860 – Living Age: Shipwrecked passenger story – Article recounting a survivor’s voyage from Rathlin. (cornell.edu)
October 30, 1858 – Nelson Examiner & New Zealand Chronicle: Native Irish sweating house – Report on traditional steam baths on Rathlin. (paperspast.natlib.govt.nz)