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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Strengthening Adult Learning Across Europe: Reflections from the NEAAL 2024–2025 Final Meeting
Strengthening Adult Learning Across Europe: Reflections from the NEAAL 2024–2025 Final Meeting Written by Megan Fearon Published on December 15, 2025 Share This On November 14th, our Head of Advocacy and Policy, Conor Thompson, and EU Projects Coordinator, Larisa Sioneriu, attended the final meeting of the National Coordinators for the New European Agenda for Adult Learning […]