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 […]
What happens when those with an interest in adult learning come together to build shared understanding? An Example from Northern Ireland
What happens when those with an interest in adult learning come together to build shared understanding? An Example from Northern Ireland Written by Larisa Sioneriu Published on February 23, 2026 Share This Written by Larisa Sioneriu and Dr Eve Cobain Earlier this year, our EU Projects Coordinator, Larisa Sioneriu, and Senior Research Officer, Eve Cobain, […]
Celebrating Community, Hope, and Achievement with Acorn Youth Work Ireland Midlands, Education and Training Service
Celebrating Community, Hope, and Achievement with Acorn Youth Work Ireland Midlands, Education and Training Service Written by Lorraine O’Connor Published on February 12, 2026 Share This AONTAS was honoured to be part of a truly inspiring celebration hosted by Acorn, Youth Work Ireland Midlands, Education and Training Service, as they marked the achievements of their learners and staff […]
Learners as Leaders: Stories from the Community Changemakers Programme
Learners as Leaders: Stories from the Community Changemakers Programme Written by Larisa Sioneriu Published on December 19, 2025 Share This The Community Changemakers Programme was created for those who are motivated to make a positive difference in their communities. Held at Maynooth University, this programme aimed to inspire and empower learners to lead meaningful change in their local areas. Eleven adult learners […]
Lus Na Gréine: Where Community, Learning, and Hope Flourish
Lus Na Gréine: Where Community, Learning, and Hope Flourish Written by Lorraine O’Connor Published on December 18, 2025 Share This Nestled in the heart of Granard, North Longford, Lus na Gréine Family Resource Centre is a vibrant hub of learning, support, and personal growth for individuals and families across the region. It offers a cradle-to-grave […]
Lus Na Gréine: Where Community, Learning, and Hope Flourish
Lus Na Gréine: Where Community, Learning, and Hope Flourish Written by Lorraine O’Connor Published on December 18, 2025 Share This Nestled in the heart of Granard, North Longford, Lus na Gréine Family Resource Centre is a vibrant hub of learning, support, and personal growth for individuals and families across the region. It offers a cradle-to-grave […]
Learning Across Borders: Slovakia’s Adult Education Delegation Visits Ireland
Learning Across Borders: Slovakia’s Adult Education Delegation Visits Ireland Written by Lucia Bielikova Published on December 18, 2025 Share This Thank you to Lucia Bielikova, National Coordinator for Adult Learning at the Slovakian State Institute of Vocational Education, for writing this blog. The National Coordinator for Adult Education in Slovakia organised a study trip to […]