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Community Education Must Be Part of Northern Ireland’s Widening Participation Strategy
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Community Education Must Be Part of Northern Ireland’s Widening Participation Strategy Written by Eve Cobain Published on June 4, 2026 Share This Yesterday, AONTAS appeared before the Northern Ireland Assembly Committee for the Economy to discuss the role of adult and community education in widening...
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Exploring Community Impact at Ballycommon Technology & Training Centre
3 October 2025
Exploring Community Impact at Ballycommon Technology & Training Centre Written by AONTAS Published on October 3, 2025 Share This A...
HACE Celebrates Adult Learning Achievements at the Educational Certificate Awards
8 August 2025
Our Community Education Officer, Lorraine O'Connor, recently attended the Educational Certificate Awards, hosted by Henrietta Adult and Community Education Service...
Celebrating Inclusive Learning at the Irish Wheelchair Association
7 August 2025
Our Community Education Officer recently visited the Irish Wheelchair Association in Clane, Co. Kildare to learn more about the range...
Disability, Education and Access to Socially Valued Roles
6 August 2025
Everyone should have the chance to fully participate in education and in their communities. But for people with disabilities, that...
When learners speak, lead and create: A discussion on learner agency, strategies and policy through the learners’ voice
22 July 2025
In adult learning, the term “learner voice” is often celebrated—but rarely interrogated. Too often, it’s confused with surveys, feedback forms,...
How Inishowen Development Partnership is Empowering Communities in Donegal
16 July 2025
The workshop created a welcoming space for new migrant communities to foster a sense of belonging, integrate into local life,...
A Cornerstone of the North Dublin Community: Coolock Development Council
7 July 2025
Our Community Education Officer Lorraine O’Connor visits members of the Community Education Network across the country, demonstrating the real impact...
Connecting Communities: Highlights from the 55th AONTAS AGM- Testing Blog Post
16 June 2025
On 22 May, we gathered for the 55th AONTAS Annual General Meeting, a powerful day of reflection and connection. Guided...
Connecting Communities: Highlights from the 55th AONTAS AGM
28 May 2025
On 22 May, we gathered for the 55th AONTAS Annual General Meeting, a powerful day of reflection and connection. Guided...