Adult Learners’ Festival
The Adult Learners' Festival is a nationwide celebration of adult learning
A gathering of people who love learning
Connecting Communities
Festival Details
The Adult Learners’ Festival takes place from the 2nd to the 6th March 2026. Thanks so much to everyone who joined us for the Adult Learners’ Festival in 2025, which celebrated “Connecting Communities”.
The adult and community education sector came together to hold 149 events across 26 counties in 2025! There were coffee mornings, yoga classes, cultural tours, and so much more!
Find out more on social media using the hashtags
#LearnTogetherLiveTogether
#ALF25
Take a look at all the different events
Hold an Adult Learning Event
Let’s celebrate adult learning together! We want to promote the work you’re doing in adult and community education, and make learning accessible to everyone. We reach about 5 million people every year across all our channels. Submit your event today and join us.
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The AONTAS STAR Awards
Acknowledging the fantastic work undertaken by adult learning projects throughout Ireland.
The STAR Awards (Showcasing Teamwork, Awarding Recognition) celebrate the positive contribution that these projects make to individual adult learners, local communities and wider society.
Read all about the STAR Awards here
Star AWARDS
Acknowledging the fantastic work undertaken by adult learning projects throughout Ireland.
The STAR Awards (Showcasing Teamwork, Awarding Recognition) celebrate the positive contribution that these projects make to individual adult learners, local communities and wider society.
Have questions about the STAR Awards?
Our FAQ has all the information you need — from nomination criteria and award categories to who can apply and why it matters. It’s a great place to start if you’re thinking about submitting a project or simply want to learn more.
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Membership
Join the largest network of adult education practitioners and learners on the island of Ireland. Enjoy access to our exclusive members hub, resources and funding opportunities to help your organisation thrive and all the latest news from the sector