AONTAS Announces 2026 STAR Awards Shortlist!
AONTAS announces the shortlist of adult learning projects and organisations for the 2025 STAR Awards, taking place this March in Croke Park in Dublin
AONTAS Featured in International Adult Education Journal
AONTAS Featured in International Adult Education Journal Written by Megan Fearon Published on December 22, 2025 Share This AONTAS are pleased to share that Convergence – the international adult education journal is now available online. The latest issue includes a report on the AONTAS Summit, capturing key themes and discussions from the event. AONTAS is […]
Community Education ‘Transforms Lives’, Says Minister Marian Harkin TD During Mullingar Visit
Community Education ‘Transforms Lives’, Says Minister Marian Harkin TD During Mullingar Visit Written by Megan Fearon Published on December 18, 2025 Share This The National Adult Learning Organisation, AONTAS was delighted to welcome Minister of State at the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Minister Marian Harkin TD, to Women’s Community Projects, […]
AONTAS Summit 2025: Adult and Community Education Our Strongest Tool to Tackle Today’s Societal Challenges
AONTAS Summit 2025: Adult and Community Education Our Strongest Tool to Tackle Today’s Societal Challenges Written by Megan Fearon Published on November 14, 0202 Share This PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release AONTAS has successfully wrapped up its Connecting Communities for Collective Action Adult Education Summit 2025, a two-day international event that brought together learners, policymakers, practitioners, academics, […]
What Did Budget 2026 Deliver for Adult and Community Education?
What Did Budget 2026 Deliver for Adult and Community Education? Written by Aontas Published on October 17, 2025 Share This Budget 2026 will have an impact on adult and community education, and the learners it supports. The Budget announcement on 7th October included several positive changes for adult learners. However, overall, this Budget could have […]
Exploring Community Impact at Ballycommon Technology & Training Centre
Exploring Community Impact at Ballycommon Technology & Training Centre Written by AONTAS Published on October 3, 2025 Share This A Visit to Ballycommon Technology and Training Centre Recently, our Lorraine O’Connor our Community Education Officer, visited Ballycommon Technology and Training Centre (BTTC) and met with Centre Manager Deirdre Arnold to explore the centre’s impactful work […]
A Cornerstone of the North Dublin Community: Coolock Development Council
Our Community Education Officer Lorraine O’Connor visits members of the Community Education Network across the country, demonstrating the real impact of their work and the transformative benefits they bring to their communities.
Nominations Now Open for the AONTAS STAR Awards 2026!
Nominations Now Open for the AONTAS STAR Awards 2026! Written by aontasdev Published on September 26, 2025 Share This Nominate them for a STAR Award! You can nominate your own group or a group you know that is making a real impact in their community. Whether you’re a course organiser, tutor, or adult learner, as […]
Adult Education Tutor Pay – Reflecting a Broader Funding Gap in FET
Greater investment in adult education is needed. Today, adult education tutors are marching from SOLAS to the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. They argue this is a “Fight against job cuts. Fight against precarious employment. Fight for decent contracts”. Whilst some tutors in the sector have accepted new contracts and improved terms, there […]
Showcase Your Impact at the AONTAS Adult Education Summit 2025!
Join Ireland’s leading voices in adult learning by securing an exhibition stand at the AONTAS Adult Education Summit 2025 on 19-20 November 2025. This is your chance to connect with educators, policymakers, and learners from across the country, spotlight your organisation’s work, and build meaningful partnerships. With high footfall of over 120 attendees on both days and national visibility, exhibiting at […]