“Investment in adult and community education is an investment in the health and future of Ireland” – AONTAS launching political manifesto in Leinster House this week
AONTAS are launching our political manifesto “Transforming Adult and Community Education” in Leinster House.
Nominations Now Open for the AONTAS STAR Awards 2025!
We’re delighted to announce that nominations are now open for the 2025 AONTAS STAR Awards, celebrating adult and community education initiatives making an impact of people’s lives across the island of Ireland.
Work with us to use community education to combat disinformation and racism in Ireland
Work with us to use community education to combat disinformation and racism in Ireland
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
Media Highlights from Our Holding You Back campaign
AONTAS calls for removal of financial barriers to adult learning with “Holding You Back” campaign
“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.
AONTAS calls for removal of financial barriers to adult learning as “Holding You Back” campaign launches
AONTAS calls for removal of financial barriers to adult learning as “Holding You Back” campaign launches
Alternative Routes to Higher Education and Much More: Beyond the Leaving Cert
On Leaving Cert results day, we’re exploring other routes to higher education and employment or personal development
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