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 […]
Empowering Communities Through Learning, Inclusion, and Hope
Empowering Communities Through Learning, Inclusion, and Hope Written by Lorraine O’Connor Published on May 19, 2026 Share This Recently, our Community Education Officer, Lorraine O’Connor, met with our CEN member, ATEC – Adult Training and Education Coordination. Lorraine spoke with Marie Dunne, Coordinator at BRILL Family Resource Centre, and Glenn Lynch, BRILL Family Resource Manager. The meeting highlighted the powerful impact of collaboration, and the role community […]
Meet the Candidates for Organisational Member (General) Positions on the AONTAS Board
Meet the Candidates for Organisational Member (General) Positions on the AONTAS Board Written by Megan Fearon Published on May 12, 2026 Share This Meet the Organisational Candidates for the AONTAS Board At the AONTAS AGM on Wednesday, 3 June 2026, members will vote to fill two vacancies in the Organisational Member (General) category on the […]
Meet the Candidates for the Adult Learner Positions on the AONTAS Board
Meet the Candidates for the Adult Learner Positions on the AONTAS Board Written by Megan Fearon Published on May 12, 2026 Share This Meet the Adult Learner Candidates for the AONTAS Board At the AONTAS AGM on Wednesday, 3 June 2026, members will vote to fill two vacancies in the Adult Learner category on the […]
Keeping Communities Digital with Access IT and Community Education
Keeping Communities Digital with Access IT and Community Education Written by Lorraine O’Connor Published on May 5, 2026 Share This Recently, Lorraine, our Community Education Officer, had the pleasure of visiting Access IT, a valued member of our Community Education Network, based in Waterford City. The visit provided a welcome opportunity to meet the team in person, […]
AONTAS Annual General Meeting 2026 – Board Nominations Now Open
AONTAS Annual General Meeting 2026 – Board Nominations Now Open Written by Thomas Ogbemudia Published on April 17, 2026 Share This AONTAS Annual General Meeting 2026 – Board Nominations Now Open ! We are delighted to announce the 56th AONTAS Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 in The Dean Docklands Hotel (Formerly The Mayson), 81–82 North Wall Quay, […]