Learner Stories
Life-Changing Stories
“I have discovered the wonders of my own self-esteem, the joys of learning to learn and learning.”
Noel shares his experience of returning to education as an adult. Noel’s story is shared as part of the Learners...
“I found my way through and realised my passion for learning that I never knew I had.”
Adult Learner, Niamh Becton, tells her story of returning to education to study Advanced Social Studies and Advocacy with plans...
LCETB centres are availing me the confidence I desire to integrate in the Irish communities
I am Innocent Umezuruike Iroaganachi and an asylum seeker residing in Ennis, Co. Clare....
Three years ago I took the step of going back down the road of adult education and I haven’t looked back since.
After 20 years, I returned to adult education. I got a booklet through my front door from Dublin & Dún...
Learn from others and share what you know with them. It enriches all our lives.
It is also a place where people can express and use their creativity in a myriad of ways, enhancing their...
“Returning to education has been the best decision I have ever made”
John Thomas Doyle shares his experience of returning to education as an adult through the 'Back to Education Allowance' scheme,...
“After 47 years I decided to go back to education”
Adult Learner Bernadette O'Neill, who left school at age 13, tells her story of going back to education when she...
“Don’t let that voice in your head tell you ‘I’ve got a disability’: you can do it”
Mature student at Maynooth University, Gillian Stafford, shares her story about returning to education and overcoming the challenges she has...
“Anything is possible once you do not give up on yourself”
Adult Learner Avril Hannifin shares her story about returning to education as a single parent, excelling in community education programmes...