The People Behind the STAR Awards: Health & Wellbeing
The People Behind the STAR Awards: Health & Wellbeing Written by Brian Desmond Published on September 29, 2026 Share This (Part 2 of a 6-part series) As people review the categories for STAR Awards, I often get a call to see where their adult learning initiative fits best. I love these conversations. I always learn […]
Celebrating Resilience, Creativity & Community Education with CEN Member Cork Simon
Celebrating Resilience, Creativity & Community Education with CEN Member Cork Simon Written by Lorraine O’Connor Published on September 25, 2026 Share This Our Community Education Officer, Lorraine O’Connor, was delighted to join Community Education Network member Cork Simon Community at the launch of learner Evelyn Mason’s inspiring book, A Rose Over the Sunset, in the […]
AONTAS Statement on Further Education Funding Cuts in Northern Ireland
AONTAS Statement on Further Education Funding Cuts in Northern Ireland Written by Conor Thompson Published on September 24, 2026 Share This AONTAS stands in solidarity with our members and partners in Further Education (FE) in Northern Ireland, and with the learners affected, following the continued absence of an agreed budget for the sector. These cuts […]
Sharing Learner Voice Research at the Fourth International Scuola Democratica Conference
Sharing Learner Voice Research at the Fourth International Scuola Democratica Conference Written by Philip Finn Published on September 23, 2026 Share This Introduction Our Research Officer, Philip Finn, outlines his recent participation, alongside Thomas Murray (Head of Research), in sharing AONTAS research at the Fourth International Conference of Scuola Democratica at the Sapienza University of […]
Nominations Now Open for the AONTAS STAR Awards 2027
Nominations Now Open for the AONTAS STAR Awards 2027 Written by Rachel Ryan Published on September 16, 2026 Share This The nomination round for the AONTAS STAR Awards 2027 is now open! You can nominate your own group or a group you know that is making a real impact in their community. Whether you’re a […]
The People Behind the STAR Awards: Social Inclusion
The People Behind the STAR Awards: Social Inclusion Written by Brian Desmond Published on September 16, 2026 Share This (Part 1 of a 6-part series) I always remember my first STAR Awards. On the morning of the event, the snow was crunching under my feet as I walked to Croke Park, and I worried if everyone would make it. As I walked into […]
Connecting with Community: A Visit to St. Andrew’s Resource Centre
Connecting with Community: A Visit to St. Andrew’s Resource Centre Written by Lorraine O’Connor Published on August 17, 2026 Share This We were delighted to recently welcome St. Andrew’s Resource Centre , Pearse St, Dublin 2 as one of the newest members of the Community Education Network (CEN). As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting and connecting community education […]
A Mid-Year Review of Policy & Advocacy: What Has Been Happening, and How is AONTAS Responding
A Mid-Year Review of Policy & Advocacy: What Has Been Happening, and How is AONTAS Responding Written by Rebecca Jackson Published on August 13, 2026 Share This 2026 has been a busy year for adult and community education in advocacy and policy so far. Across Ireland, Northern Ireland, and the EU, the decisions being made will shape what the sector looks […]
AONTAS calls for Budget 2027 to invest in adult learners who need the most support
AONTAS calls for Budget 2027 to invest in adult learners who need the most support Written by Megan Fearon Published on July 9, 2026 Share This AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation, today launched its Pre-Budget Submission 2027, Investment Where It Matters Most, calling on Government to make adult learning a priority in Budget 2027. The submission […]
Empowering Learners, Strengthening Communities: HACE’s Impact in Action
Empowering Learners, Strengthening Communities: HACE’s Impact in Action Written by Lorraine O’Connor Published on July 2, 2026 Share This Our Community Education Officer. Lorraine was delighted to attend the Henrietta Adult and Community Education (HACE) End-of-Year Graduation Ceremony, held in the prestigious setting of King’s Inns. HACE continues to provide a wide range of accredited […]