The MacDonnells of Antrim made Rathlin Castle their base for resistance against the English with their military leader, the Scots-Irish prince Sorley Boy MacDonnell, calling for their wives ...

A stop-off point for the Celtic Christian monks sailing north to Iona, in 1306 it is said Robert the Bruce sought refuge upon Rathlin, owned by the Irish Bissett family, staying in Rathlin Castle.

While some cast doubt on the legends, it is thought likely that Bruce did go to Rathlin, and two featres on the island, Bruce’s Castle, and Bruce’s Cave, are said to be named after the man ...

It bore fruit in 2014 when the first corncrake returned to Rathlin Island year-on-year. Liam McFaul, RSPB NI warden on Rathlin Island, said he has noticed the drop in numbers himself across his life.

The ferry to Rathlin Island has been cancelled for two days because of the weather. Recent poor weather conditions may have caused some disruption to life in Northern Ireland but spare a thought ...

Residents of one of Ireland's biggest islands are facing a ferry strike in a pay dispute which will see weekly crossings cut by half. Around 150 people live full time on Rathlin, six miles off the ...

Work has been completed on the new £2.8 million Rathlin ferry. Named The Spirit of Rathlin, it will operate between the island and Ballycastle, carrying passengers and vehicles. It will replace ...

An era came to an end on Rathlin yesterday with the death of the island's oldest resident - Laughlin 'Loughie' McQuilkin. The 92-year-old, who was born on September 9, 1923 was described as "a ...

A stop-off point for the Celtic Christian monks sailing north to Iona, in 1306 it is said Robert the Bruce sought refuge upon Rathlin, owned by the Irish Bissett family, staying in Rathlin Castle.