Rathlin Ferry

Dick Glasgow

I wrote this song, Rathlin Ferry, in memory of Tommy Cecil “The Ferryman” of Rathlin Island, who sailed the ferry from Rathlin to Ballycastle for many, many years & carried thousands of passengers safely, to & fro.

Sadly, Tommy Cecil died in a tragic diving accident, back in 1997, after a lifetime of service to the people of Rathlin.

Radio Ulster:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/ulsterscots/library/dick-glasgows-tribute-to-tommy-cecil

Tommy Cecil Obituary:
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/obituary-tommy-cecil-1241954.html

Rathlin Writings:
http://raghery.wordpress.com/2010/01/14/rathlin-writings/