Rathlin Island was only connected to Northern Ireland's main electricity grid in 2007. Prior to that it was powered by unreliable wind turbines and old diesel generators. Now islanders want to use ...

Rathlin Island's famous West Light has been guiding boats to safety for 100 years. Its red signal shines 23 nautical miles out to sea from a quirky upside down lighthouse built into the cliff face.

Rathlin Island looks pretty close when you are waiting for the ferry at Ballycastle Harbour. But, if you don't have sea legs, it doesn't feel that close ten minutes into the crossing. Rathlin is ...