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, […]
Community, Learning, and Progress at The Bridge Project Open Day
Community, Learning, and Progress at The Bridge Project Open Day Written by Lorraine O’Connor Published on April 9, 2026 Share This Yesterday, our Community Education Officer, Lorraine O’Connor, attended the Open Day hosted by our Community Education Network member, The Bridge Project. With over 70 guests in attendance, the day was full of energy, live demonstrations, […]
Futures in Focus: Advancing Adult Learning in Ireland Through NEAAL 2026–2027
New European Agenda for Adult Learning Ireland 2026-2027: Futures in Focus: Strengthening Adult Learning for a Changing World Written by Larisa Sioneriu Published on March 19, 2026 Share This A new iteration of the New European Agenda for Adult Learning (NEAAL) has commenced across Europe and will be implemented throughout 2026 and 2027. As National Coordinators in […]
Celebrating Change-Makers: STAR Awards Social Change Finalists 2026
Supporting Social Change at the AONTAS STAR Awards 2026 Written by Thomas Ogbemudia Published on March 5, 2026 Share This This year, the STAR Awards introduces the Social Change category, proudly sponsored by Maynooth University, highlighting initiatives that inspire community transformation and foster social inclusion across Ireland. The 2026 finalists show the power of adult […]
Supporting Third Level Access and Engagement at the AONTAS STAR Awards 2026
Supporting Third Level Access and Engagement at the AONTAS STAR Awards 2026 Written by Thomas Ogbemudia Published on March 5, 2026 Share This Access to third-level education can transform lives, communities, and futures. This year’s STAR Awards finalists in the Third Level Access and Engagement category, sponsored by EPALE, exemplify how universities and community organisations […]
Supporting Health and Wellbeing at the AONTAS STAR Awards 2026
Supporting Health and Wellbeing at the AONTAS STAR Awards 2026 Written by Thomas Ogbemudia Published on March 5, 2026 Share This Supporting health and wellbeing through adult and community education continues to be a vital focus of the AONTAS STAR Awards. This year, the Health and Wellbeing category once again recognises initiatives that create supportive […]
AONTAS Welcomes Minister of State Marian Harkin to Cranmore Community Co-operative in Sligo
AONTAS Welcomes Minister of State Marian Harkin to Cranmore Community Co-operative in Sligo Written by Conor Thompson Published on March 5, 2026 Share This In February , AONTAS were honoured to welcome Minister of State Marian Harkin from the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to one of our valued Community Education Network (CEN) members, Cranmore Community Co-operative in Sligo. […]
Supporting Social Inclusion at the AONTAS STAR Awards 2026
Supporting Social Inclusion at the AONTAS STAR Awards 2026 Written by Thomas Ogbemudia Published on March 4, 2026 Share This We’re delighted to spotlight the finalists in the Social Inclusion category at the AONTAS STAR Awards 2026. Kindly sponsored by Open College Network Northern Ireland, this category celebrates initiatives that actively dismantle barriers to participation […]
Supporting Global Citizenship Education at the AONTAS STAR Awards 2026
Supporting Global Citizenship Education at the AONTAS STAR Awards 2026 Written by Thomas Ogbemudia Published on March 4, 2026 Share This This category, which is sponsored by SAOLTA, is open to adult learning initiatives that empower people into active citizenship roles in their own communities. What is Global Citizenship Education? Global Citizenship Education supports learners […]
Supporting Learner Voice at the AONTAS STAR Awards 2026
Supporting Learner Voice at the AONTAS STAR Awards 2026 Written by Thomas Ogbemudia Published on March 3, 2026 Share This The Learner Voice category, proudly sponsored by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), recognises initiatives that place learners at the centre of decision-making, design and change. These projects show what is possible when lived experience shapes […]