A practical regional anaesthesia update day delivered jointly by ISRA and NIRAS at Ballymascanlon Hotel.

calendar_month 09.10.2026

location_on Ballymascanlon Hotel

ISRA-NIRAS Update Day
Format Morning lectures, afternoon workshops
Fee £200 event · £240 with dinner
Early-bird until 1 September 2026
Programme Draft programme to follow

Early-bird pricing available until 1 September 2026

Following the success of last year’s meeting, the 2026 update day brings both societies together again for a focused programme of regional anaesthesia education.

The morning will feature short, concise lectures on current topics in regional anaesthesia. The afternoon will move into practical workshops delivered by faculty from ISRA and NIRAS.

Attendees can state on the booking form if there is a particular block they would like to learn or see. Requests will be accommodated where possible, and the workshop programme will also include a free scan station.

What to expect

Lectures and hands-on workshops

Hot Topics format

Short, focused lectures in the morning, followed by practical regional anaesthesia workshops in the afternoon.

Workshop requests

Attendees can state on the booking form if there is a specific block they would like to learn or see. Requests will be accommodated where possible.

Free scan station

The workshop programme will include a free scan station as part of the afternoon practical teaching.

Booking

Tickets and early-bird pricing

Early-bird pricing is available until 1 September 2026.

Event only: £200

Event and evening dinner: £240

Social programme

Dinner, accommodation and optional golf

  • Optional dinner tickets are available for 18:30, with limited places.
  • Special room rates are available at the hotel; quote ISRA/NIRAS when booking by phone.
  • A golf event may be organised if there is enough interest. Please indicate interest on the booking form.

Booking is managed through the NIRAS website. Please use the links above for the latest programme, pricing and registration details.

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