AONTAS calls for inclusive, well-supported apprenticeships at Oireachtas Committee
AONTAS calls for inclusive, well-supported apprenticeships at Oireachtas Committee Written by Megan Fearon Published on November 13, 2025 Share This AONTAS calls for inclusive, well-supported apprenticeships at Oireachtas Committee Today, our Chief Executive Officer Dearbháil Lawless and Conor Thompson, Head of Advocacy and Policy at AONTAS, appeared before the Joint Committee on Further and Higher […]
How the Community Education Against Disinformation Workbook is Empowering Communities
How the Community Education Against Disinformation Workbook is Empowering Communities Written by Aisling Meyler Published on October 30, 2025 Share This Community education creates healthier, safer and more inclusive communities. The Community Education Against Disinformation (CEAD) workbook has been developed by AONTAS in response to a strong demand among the adult and community education sector […]
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 […]
HACE Celebrates Adult Learning Achievements at the Educational Certificate Awards
Our Community Education Officer, Lorraine O’Connor, recently attended the Educational Certificate Awards, hosted by Henrietta Adult and Community Education Service (HACE). The event celebrated the outstanding achievements of learners involved in courses run through HACE.
Celebrating Inclusive Learning at the Irish Wheelchair Association
Our Community Education Officer recently visited the Irish Wheelchair Association in Clane, Co. Kildare to learn more about the range of educational and recreational services they offer.
Disability, Education and Access to Socially Valued Roles
Everyone should have the chance to fully participate in education and in their communities. But for people with disabilities, that often means facing extra barriers, like buildings that aren’t accessible, transport that doesn’t work for them, or support that’s hard to get. In this blog, we share what learners told us, and why making learning more inclusive matters.
When learners speak, lead and create: A discussion on learner agency, strategies and policy through the learners’ voice
In adult learning, the term “learner voice” is often celebrated—but rarely interrogated. Too often, it’s confused with surveys, feedback forms, or participation in pre-designed activities. What’s missing is the deeper question: Who holds the power to shape what adult learning is—and whose experiences are allowed to influence its design, delivery, and direction?
How Inishowen Development Partnership is Empowering Communities in Donegal
The workshop created a welcoming space for new migrant communities to foster a sense of belonging, integrate into local life, and actively contribute to a greener, more inclusive Buncrana. Twelve participants attended the session, representing Nigeria, Pakistan, Botswana, the Philippines, and Ukraine. The discussion focused on ensuring that migrant communities have a voice in shaping […]
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.