AONTAS Statement on Voluntary and Community Sector Cuts in Northern Ireland
AONTAS Statement on Voluntary and Community Sector Cuts in Northern Ireland Written by Conor Thompson Published on February 3, 2026 Share This AONTAS Statement on Voluntary and Community Sector Cuts in Northern Ireland AONTAS stands in solidarity with our members and partners in the Community and Voluntary Sector in Northern Ireland following the UK Government’s […]
Call for Abstracts | Fourth International Conference of the Scuola Democratica
AONTAS invites paper submissions for a panel on Learner Voice and democratic learning at the Scuola Democratica Conference, Rome, 1–4 Sept 2026.
Spring Into Learning with the 2026 AONTAS Adult Learners’ Festival
Spring Into Learning with the 2026 AONTAS Adult Learners’ Festival Written by Megan Fearon Published on January 20, 2026 Share This Spring Into Learning with the 2026 AONTAS Adult Learners’ Festival We’re delighted to announce that the 2026 Adult Learners’ Festival celebrates adult and community education through the theme Spring Into Learning. Spring Into Learning celebrates new beginnings, fresh ideas and the joy of […]
AONTAS Announces 2026 STAR Awards Shortlist!
AONTAS announces the shortlist of adult learning projects and organisations for the 2025 STAR Awards, taking place this March in Croke Park in Dublin
AONTAS Featured in International Adult Education Journal
AONTAS Featured in International Adult Education Journal Written by Megan Fearon Published on December 22, 2025 Share This AONTAS are pleased to share that Convergence – the international adult education journal is now available online. The latest issue includes a report on the AONTAS Summit, capturing key themes and discussions from the event. AONTAS is […]
Community Education ‘Transforms Lives’, Says Minister Marian Harkin TD During Mullingar Visit
Community Education ‘Transforms Lives’, Says Minister Marian Harkin TD During Mullingar Visit Written by Megan Fearon Published on December 18, 2025 Share This The National Adult Learning Organisation, AONTAS was delighted to welcome Minister of State at the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Minister Marian Harkin TD, to Women’s Community Projects, […]
AONTAS Summit 2025: Adult and Community Education Our Strongest Tool to Tackle Today’s Societal Challenges
AONTAS Summit 2025: Adult and Community Education Our Strongest Tool to Tackle Today’s Societal Challenges Written by Megan Fearon Published on November 14, 0202 Share This PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release AONTAS has successfully wrapped up its Connecting Communities for Collective Action Adult Education Summit 2025, a two-day international event that brought together learners, policymakers, practitioners, academics, […]
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 […]
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.