Rathlin, which is six miles off the coast of Co Antrim, has a permanent population of around 150 people
The Department for Infrastructure announced on Wednesday that Dunaverty will be the new ferry operator on the route.
The department received notification on Wednesday from the company that it is to cease trading with immediate effect. Weather permitting, the new operator will commence services from with a passenger only vessel running five return sailings a day. Charles Stewart, from Dunaverty, who also owns and operates Kintra Tours, said he was looking forward to getting underway.
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