Community Education and Shared Learning with our German Colleagues
The German group was eager to learn more about Ireland’s adult education system and our role in it. So, we invited the group to visit us in Dublin this October, and twenty-three adult educators came from all across Germany. Lorraine worked with colleagues in Henrietta Adult and Community Services (HACE) here in Dublin, who […]
AONTAS attend National Traveller Education Achievement Awards Ceremony
In her opening speech, newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, Kerry Cuskelly, highlighted that those receiving awards “act as role models for others, particularly other Travellers, in accessing education.” Kerry reminded us that success requires persistence and finding mentors to support the journey. This year’s ceremony was co-hosted by Senator Eileen Flynn, a past recipient of […]
AONTAS join Loreto Crumlin Centre For 25th Anniversary Celebrations
The Loreto Centre offers a range of adult education programmes; including Wellbeing, Tai Chi, Mindfulness, Meditation, Sustainable Gardening, and a Certificate in Women, Gender, and Social Justice. The centre also provides Counselling and Psychotherapy services to the local community. The impact of their work was clear to see from the testimonials shared by attendees about […]
What Did Budget 2025 Deliver for Adult and Community Education?
We took an in-depth look at Budget 2025 and examined what it delivered for adult and community education – and what it failed to deliver.
“Transforming Adult and Community Education”: AONTAS Manifesto launch in Leinster House
On Wednesday 2 October, the day after the announcement of Budget 2025, we brought adult learners and education providers to the heart of Government to launch our manifesto in Leinster House.
Development Education in Ireland and Across Europe
Our Adult Education Initiatives Officer Larisa reflects on a recent conference from the Irish Development Education Association (IDEA) on development education in Ireland and across Europe
“As long as there is apartheid within the Irish education system, there will be a class apartheid in our society”
An interview with actor and writer Emmet Kirwan as part of our “Holding You Back” campaign on the barriers to education
Holding You Back Campaign: Reflections from AONTAS CEO Dearbháil Lawless
A reflection by AONTAS CEO Dearbháil Lawless on the importance of adult and community education, following our ‘Holding You Back’ campaign.
More work needed in combatting ageism in Ireland
Christine O’Kelly from DCU on ageism in Ireland and making a more age-friendly and inclusive society.
Christine chats with our Membership and Digital Engagement Officer Brian Desmond and Education Projects Officer Ruby Cooney
‘Forget about the age, just think about the person’: DCU as an age-friendly university
A chat between Christine O’Kelly from DCU on being a global leader as an age-friendly university, and our Membership and Digital Engagement Officer Brian Desmond and Education Projects Officer Ruby Cooney