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Love Ballymena @loveballymena.online · 18/09/2026

Rainbow over Rathlin Island, County Antrim. 📸 Richard McGlaughlin

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Joe McCartney @mccartneyjoe.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Did you know that the Vikings first invaded Ireland in the 8th century, raiding a monastery on Rathlin Island on the north east coast. It is home to three unique lighthouses, including the famous "upside-down" West Lighthouse #WyrdWednesday [📷 Rathlin Island taken by my daughter, August 2026]

Early morning view of an island and its ruined buildings.

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Patrick Brannigan @patrickjmb.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

26th Sept presenters around the coast [coasts?] will pass the baton from Dungeness in Kent to Ardnamurchan in Scotland, Strumble Head in Wales, Rathlin Island in Northern Ireland & St Aidan's Church in Bamburgh. Petroc Trelawny anchors the day. #BBCradio3 #Lighthouses www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

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BBC Radio 3 - Where the Light Sings, Where the Light Sings: Live from Strumble Head

One by one, the lights come on in a live musical adventure around Britain’s lighthouses.

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Discover Alone @discoveralone.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Rathlin Castle, Antrim. Fun doesn’t have to cost money. Find somewhere you’ve never heard of. The map is free. Please share: discoveralone.com/?lat=55.297375&ln… #HiddenGems #HolidayIdeas #Ireland #CountyAntrim

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Love Ballymena @loveballymena.online · 04/09/2026

“The boats to and from Rathlin are cancelled with the weather. Is this an adventurer finding joy in the gale or a visitor trying to escape…?” 📍 Rathlin Island, County Antrim 📸 Margot McCuaig • @margotmcc.bsky.social

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Biosecurity for LIFE @biosecuritylife.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Thanks to wonderful volunteers like these, carrying out essential #biosecurity surveillance on #seabird islands to protect them from invasive predators. Biosecurity needs to continue forever, even on #islands where eradications have been carried out such as #Rathlin. www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaNq...

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Day in the life of a volunteer couple helping to save Rathlin Island's seabirds | RSPB

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Biosecurity for LIFE @biosecuritylife.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Exciting to see what happens with #seabird numbers in the future, following all the hard work carried out by the community & #eradication teams. #Biosecurity helps protect against the need for future eradications & will be essential to keep #Rathlin #wildlife safe www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE7w...

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How RSPB Northern Ireland is working to save Rathlin's seabirds | RSPB

YouTube video by RSPB

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Wendy Jack @wendyjackmusic.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

A little harebell flower to brighten a grey evening on Rathlin Island. #rathlin #bluebell #wildflower #nature #biodiversity

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Nature Of Rathlin @natureofrathlin.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Intermittent Motion workshop September 3rd Creating “phytograms” - a technique that uses the internal chemistry of plants for the creation of beautiful images on photographic emulsion from locally collected wildflowers and plants. 1/2

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World Seabird Union @worldseabirdunion.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

A new 15-year study finds plastic pollution isn’t just harming animals—it’s driving some species toward collapse. Seabirds with 1g of plastic have an 11% lower survival rate. Hard proof: plastic is pushing wildlife to the brink. Read more: bit.ly/4cs1s9q

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🎃👻 Squeal Pferd 👻🎃 @dasneilpferd.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Fortnight back home is a lovely way to spend a holiday. In many ways, I’m a different version of myself there. Easy to be more relaxed, conversationally, with strangers. Yet always aware of identity and, thus, also more self-censoring than I would prefer. The strange duality of the place, I guess.

A view from the wee island over the Carrick-a-rede rope bridge towards Rathlin. Some grass in the foreground, blue sea in between, and a rocky island in the background. Mostly blue sky above with some white and grey clouds in it.

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Love Ballymena @loveballymena.online · 20/08/2026

The clouds on Wednesday evening over The Black Rock, Ballycastle, Fairhead, and Rathlin Island, County Antrim. 📸 Anne Kelly Art and Photography • @annlizkelly.bsky.social

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Blackstaff Press @blackstaffpress.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Heartfelt, impassioned and full of joy, Rathlin, A Wild Life is a love letter to the island and the wildlife Ruby Free finds there, but it’s also a call to action; a reminder of everything we stand to lose if we don’t change. 🌊 #rathlin #seabirds #naturewriting #womeninnature #ukbirds #irishbirds

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Nature Of Rathlin @natureofrathlin.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The Rathlin Development & Community Association (RDCA) is seeking a community development worker. This is a hands-on position, working from the Resource Centre, Rathlin Island. For the full information see: rathlin360.com/community-de...

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Nature Of Rathlin @natureofrathlin.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

The puffins have now gone back out to sea. The best time to see them on Rathlin is from mid April to late July each year.

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Puffin Netflix

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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

📷 The Antrim Glens & Causeway Coast is one of Ireland's most spectacular trails, taking you past the Giant's Causeway, the ruins of Dunluce Castle, the famous Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge & across to Rathlin Island. 📷 Hillwalk Tours take care of everything so you can just walk. #HillwalkTours #Hiking

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🎃👻 Squeal Pferd 👻🎃 @dasneilpferd.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Lived out another of my wee life dreams today by going out to the upside-down lighthouse on Rathlin. Even up close, it looks slightly surreal and more like an art exhibit than an important part of seafaring infrastructure.

A lighthouse. Except there’s a tower and a light at the bottom rather than the other way around.

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Stephen Ryan 🌻🍉🌍 Stiofán Ó Riain @stephenryanrathlin.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Some beautifully colourful wild flowers up at the East Light today on Rathlin.

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Wendy Jack @wendyjackmusic.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

This very cute fluffy tube-nosed chick is currently one of the star attractions at the Rathlin West Light Seabird Centre #fulmar #rathlinisland #rathlin #seabirds #nature

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Blackstaff Press @blackstaffpress.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

🐇 Join our 'Rathlin, A Wild Life' author Ruby Free for a 'Writing the Irish Landscape' accessible #naturewriting workshop. 🐇 On 8th Aug 11am–1.30pm at the Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen's during #FleadhCheoilnahÉireann Book here: www.seamusheaneycentre.com/Events/Trust...

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mothemerrier.bsky.social @mothemerrier.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Here's a couple I spotted on Rathlin Island some years ago

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Jess Bates @jessicabates.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

It’s been a busy few days with the Singapore students summer school on Rathlin Island. Lots of talks, activities, tours, films and discussions on island sustainability, culture, heritage, education, waste and policy. @futureislandisland.bsky.social @ulsteruni.bsky.social

Some group members during their visit to the Rathlin Boathouse Visitor Centre hearing about life on Rathlin from staff member Stephen Ryan.

Some of the beach litter gathered by the group during a beach clean and litter pick.

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johnw6458.bsky.social @johnw6458.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

@rubyfree.bsky.social saw you speak last year at the Kendal Mountain Festival, and have nearly finished your book in prep. for a trip to Rathlin next week. What a fab read, your passion and enthusiasm are so heartening and what an asset to the natural world you are! Keep up the great work Ruby!

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Love Ballymena @loveballymena.online · 17/07/2026

Sunshine today from Rathlin Island, County Antrim. 📸 Peter Hayes

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Love Ballymena @loveballymena.online · 13/07/2026

“A perfect day for swimming in clear waters.” 💚 📍 Rathlin Island, County Antrim 📸 Shauna Fannin • @shaunafannin.bsky.social

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Love Ballymena @loveballymena.online · 11/07/2026

“Just the birds, the sea and a minke whale breathing off Rathlin Island” on the Antrim coast. 🎥 Kintra Boat Tours

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Abigail @abigail.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

We've had a lovely couple of days on Rathlin island with great friends and wonderful wildlife. Sound up for the sound of thousands of seabirds, including puffins, razorbills, guillemots and kittiwakes. 😍

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Love Ballymena @loveballymena.online · 10/07/2026

One of up to 15 Minke Whales seen on Thursday on the Kintra Boat Tour around Rathlin Island, on the Antrim coast. 🎥 Gregory Moorehead

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Countryside Jobs Service @countrysidejobs.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

RSPB NI confirms four calling Corncrakes on Rathlin Island - @rspb.bsky.social @rspbni.bsky.social is delighted to announce that four male Corncrakes have been heard calling on Rathlin Island this year, offering hope for one of Northern Ireland’s rarest breeding birds. c-js.uk/4p7ECJk

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RSPB NI confirms four calling Corncrakes on Rathlin Island

RSPB NI is delighted to announce that four male Corncrakes have been heard calling on Rathlin Island this year, offering hope for one of Northern Ireland’s rarest breeding birds following…

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Love Ballymena @loveballymena.online · 06/07/2026

Minke Whales on the East coast of Rathlin Island today. “We were lucky enough to see multiple Minke Whales today, feeding next large groups of Gannets!” 🎥 Kintra Boat Tours

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Love Ballymena @loveballymena.online · 06/07/2026

Minke Whales on the East coast of Rathlin Island today. “We were lucky enough to see multiple Minke Whales today, feeding next large groups of Gannets!” 🎥 Kintra Boat Tours

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Love Ballymena @loveballymena.online · 06/07/2026

Minke Whales on the East coast of Rathlin Island today. “We were lucky enough to see multiple Minke Whales today, feeding next large groups of Gannets!” 🎥 Kintra Boat Tours

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Matt Bryant @pondering-skies.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

A young razorbill spotted way below the top of a cliff lookout on a visit to Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland. The @rspbni.bsky.social Seabird Center is an amazing place to visit! #razorbills #seabirds #birdwatching #northernireland

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