UFU Ballyclare Group

28/02/2026

The boys at Ballyclare RFC started slow today vs Bective Rangers and were 35-0 down after 26 minutes, but thankfully made a fantastic comeback to take the points 🥳

18/02/2026

In early February our members enjoyed a tour around United Feeds, followed by a tasty supper, hosted by Alan Boyd & Clarence Calderwood. We also had our AGM & many thanks to our Group Chair Sammy Moore, and all those in elected positions. We appreciate all the hard work you do for our Group!

03/02/2026

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Six Nations is back 🍺

We’re serving our £12 Burger, Fries & Pint deal throughout every Six Nations match at The Five Corners.

We kick things off Thursday 5th February with
🏉 France vs Ireland
⏰ Kick-off: 8:10pm

Join us at The Five Corners for top-class rugby, great food, and perfectly poured pints.

To book a table:
📲 DM our socials
📞 Call us on 028 90 123 456
📧 Email [email protected]

Walk-ins welcome, but booking is recommended for match nights.

See you at kick-off.

22/01/2026

17/12/2025

Great night with Holestone YFC, listening to Peter McCann from the Irish Farmers’ Journal telling us his thoughts on the changing agri landscape, finishing with his positive thoughts for the future. Thanks to Caroline Doyle, Barclays Bank, for sponsoring a festive supper that we all enjoyed!

05/12/2025

Next meeting is Tuesday 9th December at 8pm in Holestone YFC Hall. This is a joint meeting with Holestone YFC. Peter McCann, Irish Farmers’ Journal, will be speaking on a wide variety of topics. Peter farms just outside Limavady & has a wealth of experience both in farming & in journalism. A festive supper will be provided. The meeting is very kindly sponsored by Barclays Bank.

21/11/2025

30/10/2025

A vote of no confidence in the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has been unanimously passed by the Ulster Farmers’ Union at its Executive committee meeting last night.

UFU president William Irvine said, “The vote of no confidence was first suggested in early summer, following the release of the flawed Nutrients Action Programme consultation. We gave DAERA time to see if things would improve, but after mounting frustration over the last few months on a host of other issues, this vote of no confidence was unanimously agreed last night at our Executive meeting. The result of no confidence in DAERA represents a deep dissatisfaction from UFU members on how the Department is handling key issues affecting farmers.
Read the full story by clicking the link in the comments🔗

23/10/2025

Ballyclare Group are delighted to be supporting our very own Heather Patterson, chair of the UFU Rural Affairs Committee as she opens the UFU Women In Agriculture Conference ☺️

21/10/2025

County Antrim Annual Dinner 2025! Friday 14th November, Leighinmohr Hotel at 7.30pm. Tickets available from the office, £40pp. Dress code smart casual… see you there 🎉🕺🏼💃🏼

13/10/2025

We are delighted to announce our Celebrating Rural Women Evening on Thursday 23rd October at 7.30pm in Gleno Young Farmers Hall, Gleno, Larne BT40 3LJ

The Northern Health and Social Care Trust is a large rural Trust and 42% of our population live in rural areas. This free event, a partnership between NHSCT, Ulster Farmers’ Union and Ballyclare Ladies Farm Forum, is being held to mark International Day of Rural Women and will provide an opportunity for local rural women in the area to connect with each other, enjoy some light entertainment as well as a delicious supper.
Keynote speaker is Deborah Mullan whose presentation is entitled ‘The Sleep Reset’. Deborah will provide key hints and tips to ensure a good night’s rest. You'll discover proven techniques to calm your mind, set up a sleep-friendly environment, and reset your body's natural rhythms. Learn how to identify and break unhelpful sleep habits, manage stress, and create a bedtime routine that truly works. Whether you're battling insomnia or just want to wake up feeling refreshed, Deborah will empower you with actionable strategies for a healthier, happier night's rest.

Please register with Geraldine on or before 20 October 2025 - [email protected] including your name, contact number and any dietary requirements.

16/09/2025

Explore the best Ballantrae has to offer!

Ballyclare UFU Group are excited to announce the details for our day trip to Scotland on Wednesday 24th September. We will be heading off on the 8am sailing with P&O ferries from Larne Port to Cairnryan and heading straight up to Ballantrae to Balsalloch Farm, a beef, sheep & arable farm owned by the McBurney family.

This will be followed by lunch in the King Arms community pub in Ballantrae before heading to Laigh Kilphin Farm, owned by Robert Buchanan with a pedigree Holstein and Jersey herd & young stock. We’ll head back down towards Stranraer after, to the Craignelder Hotel where we will enjoy a two course dinner, before catching the 8pm sailing back home.

Cost is only £95 pp and includes return ferry travel with P&O between Larne & Cairnryan, comfortable coach transfers throughout the day, two farm visits, lunch & two course dinner.

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out! To book your place contact the office on 028 9335 2089 by Friday 19th September.