Northern Ireland | 18 June

Join Bill McGregors, your IFA Regional Ambassador, for the second Northern Ireland regional event of 2026. This meeting offers an engaging and educational opportunity to build on this year's programme, combining professional learning whilst connecting with your industry peers.
This in-person event will also include:
- A welcome and update from IFA, including introductions to new and existing members.
- A short business-focused presentation.
- An opportunity to refresh your knowledge, gain industry insight and earn 2 CPD hours.
- Dedicated time for networking with members and professional contacts.
The meeting is open to non-members, and we encourage you to bring colleagues or professional contacts who may benefit from attending.
Attendance in person is mandatory for CPD accreditation. If, for any reason, you are unable to attend, we kindly ask that you do not register for this event.
Event details
- Date: Thursday 18 June 2026
- Time: 14:00 – 17:00hrs
- Delivery: In-person, UK
- Cost: Free of charge
- CPD hours: 3
- Refreshments: Complimentary refreshments will be provided. Please register in advance so we can cater appropriately.
Venue
Dunsilly Hotel
20 Dunsilly Road
Ballymena
Northern Ireland BT412JH
Travel information
Car
- If travelling from Belfast, take the M2 motorway northbound and exit at Junction 1 (for Antrim/Ballymena).
- At the roundabout at Junction 1, follow signs for the A26 (Antrim/Ballymena).
- The hotel is located just off the A26 at the Dunsilly roundabout; you will see the hotel building on the left-hand side.
- Enter via the property at 20 Dunsilly Road. Free parking is available on-site.
Bus
- Take the bus - Translink Ulsterbus Service No. 218 towards Antrim from Belfast city centre to Dunsilly Roundabout (approx. 40-50 minutes journey time) or the same bus towards Ballymena/Belfast from Antrim (approx. 15-20 minutes journey time)
- The hotel is a short walk away from the bus stop.
Train
- Antrim railway station is the nearest main station to the hotel.
- From here you can either take a short taxi ride (approx. 10 mins) or bus the Translink Ulsterbus Service No. 218 Dunsilly Roundabout (approx. 10-15 minutes journey time)
- The hotel is a short walk away from the bus stop.
We look forward to seeing you.
