AONTAS calls for Budget 2027 to invest in adult learners who need the most support
AONTAS calls for Budget 2027 to invest in adult learners who need the most support Written by Megan Fearon Published on July 9, 2026 Share This AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation, today launched its Pre-Budget Submission 2027, Investment Where It Matters Most, calling on Government to make adult learning a priority in Budget 2027. The submission […]
Empowering Learners, Strengthening Communities: HACE’s Impact in Action
Empowering Learners, Strengthening Communities: HACE’s Impact in Action Written by Lorraine O’Connor Published on July 2, 2026 Share This Our Community Education Officer. Lorraine was delighted to attend the Henrietta Adult and Community Education (HACE) End-of-Year Graduation Ceremony, held in the prestigious setting of King’s Inns. HACE continues to provide a wide range of accredited […]
Community Education in Action: Visiting Age & Opportunity’s Engage Programme
Community Education in Action: Visiting Age & Opportunity’s Engage Programme Written by Lorraine O’Connor Published on July 1, 2026 Share This Age & Opportunity is a national Irish non-profit organisation, whose vision is an Ireland where older age is recognised as a time of opportunity, and where all older people can be active, visible, creative, connected, […]
Learner Voice in Action: Reflections on the National FET Learner Forum 2025–2026
Learner Voice in Action: Reflections on the National FET Learner Forum 2025–2026 Written by Karyn Farrell Published on June 23, 2026 Share This “I appreciate the genuine concern about the wellbeing and happiness of students” The National Further Education and Training (FET) Learner Forum is a Learner Voice project designed to bring together adult learners […]
Learners as Leaders 2026: Call for Applications
Learners as Leaders 2026: Call for Applications Written by Ruby Cooney Published on June 15, 2026 Share This Supports adult learners in growing as leaders, strengthening their communities, and shaping the future of adult education. This project is funded through the New European Agenda for Adult Learning (NEAAL) AONTAS is pleased to invite applications for Learners as Leaders […]
Connecting Artists, Building Communities: Celebrating Collective Impact at Connections Art Centre
Connecting Artists, Building Communities: Celebrating Collective Impact at Connections Art Centre Written by Lorraine O’Connor Published on June 10, 2026 Share This Lorraine, our Community Education Officer, attended the launch of our CEN member Connections Art Centre (CAC) Connecting Artists and Collective Impact Report 2022–2026 yesterday. About Connections Art Centre Connections Art Centre champions Arts, […]
Community Education Must Be Part of Northern Ireland’s Widening Participation Strategy
Community Education Must Be Part of Northern Ireland’s Widening Participation Strategy Written by Eve Cobain Published on June 4, 2026 Share This Yesterday, AONTAS appeared before the Northern Ireland Assembly Committee for the Economy to discuss the role of adult and community education in widening participation in higher education. The Committee session comes at an important […]
When Learners Lead: Reflecting on the ENHANCE Journey
When Learners Lead: Reflecting on the ENHANCE Journey Written by Larisa Sioneriu Published on May 28, 2026 Share This As the ENHANCE project comes to a close, it offers an important opportunity to reflect not only on what was achieved, but on why this work mattered in the first place. For the past two and […]
A New Strategy for Further Education and Training: What ‘Creating Futures’ Means for Adult Learners & Community Education
A New Strategy for Further Education and Training: What ‘Creating Futures. Means for Adult Learners & Community Education Written by Conor Thompson Published on May 25, 2026 Share This SOLAS has published Creating Futures: The Further Education and Training Strategy 2026–2030. AONTAS welcomes the ambition at the heart of this strategy and sets out here what it means for adult learners, for community […]
Celebrating Connection at the Cork Community Education Gathering
Celebrating Connection at the Cork Community Education Gathering Written by Lorraine O’Connor Published on May 21, 2026 Share This Recently, our Community Education Office had the pleasure of attending the 14th Gathering of Cork Community Education Providers. This inspiring event brought together community education organisations, learners, and stakeholders from across Cork. Participants were invited to take part in a creative, mindful “Connecting […]