Learner Voice Training Making a Real Difference in Further Education and Training
Learner Voice Training Making a Real Difference in Further Education and Training Written by Ruby Cooney Published on December 3, 2025 Share This At AONTAS, we have been collaborating with Education and Training Boards (ETBs) to establish sustainable Learner Voice structures through staff training. This training is developed and delivered by Learner Voice Project Officer, […]
Connecting Communities: AONTAS at Northside Community Forum’s Speed-Networking Event
AONTAS at Northside Community Forum’s Speed-Networking Event Written by Megan Fearon Published on November 27, 2025 Share This Reflections from Lorraine O’Connor, Community Education Officer at AONTAS. Recently, I had the pleasure of attending the Northside Community Forum’s Speed-Networking Event at Le Chéile Donnycarney Community and Youth Centre. The event was a fantastic opportunity to […]
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, […]
AONTAS calls for inclusive, well-supported apprenticeships at Oireachtas Committee
AONTAS calls for inclusive, well-supported apprenticeships at Oireachtas Committee Written by Megan Fearon Published on November 13, 2025 Share This AONTAS calls for inclusive, well-supported apprenticeships at Oireachtas Committee Today, our Chief Executive Officer Dearbháil Lawless and Conor Thompson, Head of Advocacy and Policy at AONTAS, appeared before the Joint Committee on Further and Higher […]
How the Community Education Against Disinformation Workbook is Empowering Communities
How the Community Education Against Disinformation Workbook is Empowering Communities Written by Aisling Meyler Published on October 30, 2025 Share This Community education creates healthier, safer and more inclusive communities. The Community Education Against Disinformation (CEAD) workbook has been developed by AONTAS in response to a strong demand among the adult and community education sector […]
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.
Nominations Now Open for the AONTAS STAR Awards 2026!
Nominations Now Open for the AONTAS STAR Awards 2026! Written by aontasdev Published on September 26, 2025 Share This Nominate them for a STAR Award! You can nominate your own group or a group you know that is making a real impact in their community. Whether you’re a course organiser, tutor, or adult learner, as […]
Adult Education Tutor Pay – Reflecting a Broader Funding Gap in FET
Greater investment in adult education is needed. Today, adult education tutors are marching from SOLAS to the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. They argue this is a “Fight against job cuts. Fight against precarious employment. Fight for decent contracts”. Whilst some tutors in the sector have accepted new contracts and improved terms, there […]