The People Behind the STAR Awards: Health & Wellbeing
The People Behind the STAR Awards: Health & Wellbeing Written by Brian Desmond Published on September 29, 2026 Share This (Part 2 of a 6-part series) As people review the categories for STAR Awards, I often get a call to see where their adult learning initiative fits best. I love these conversations. I always learn […]
Celebrating Resilience, Creativity & Community Education with CEN Member Cork Simon
Celebrating Resilience, Creativity & Community Education with CEN Member Cork Simon Written by Lorraine O’Connor Published on September 25, 2026 Share This Our Community Education Officer, Lorraine O’Connor, was delighted to join Community Education Network member Cork Simon Community at the launch of learner Evelyn Mason’s inspiring book, A Rose Over the Sunset, in the […]
Sharing Learner Voice Research at the Fourth International Scuola Democratica Conference
Sharing Learner Voice Research at the Fourth International Scuola Democratica Conference Written by Philip Finn Published on September 23, 2026 Share This Introduction Our Research Officer, Philip Finn, outlines his recent participation, alongside Thomas Murray (Head of Research), in sharing AONTAS research at the Fourth International Conference of Scuola Democratica at the Sapienza University of […]
The People Behind the STAR Awards: Social Inclusion
The People Behind the STAR Awards: Social Inclusion Written by Brian Desmond Published on September 16, 2026 Share This (Part 1 of a 6-part series) I always remember my first STAR Awards. On the morning of the event, the snow was crunching under my feet as I walked to Croke Park, and I worried if everyone would make it. As I walked into […]
Connecting with Community: A Visit to St. Andrew’s Resource Centre
Connecting with Community: A Visit to St. Andrew’s Resource Centre Written by Lorraine O’Connor Published on August 17, 2026 Share This We were delighted to recently welcome St. Andrew’s Resource Centre , Pearse St, Dublin 2 as one of the newest members of the Community Education Network (CEN). As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting and connecting community education […]
A Mid-Year Review of Policy & Advocacy: What Has Been Happening, and How is AONTAS Responding
A Mid-Year Review of Policy & Advocacy: What Has Been Happening, and How is AONTAS Responding Written by Rebecca Jackson Published on August 13, 2026 Share This 2026 has been a busy year for adult and community education in advocacy and policy so far. Across Ireland, Northern Ireland, and the EU, the decisions being made will shape what the sector looks […]
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 […]
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, […]