Learner stories

LEARNER STORY

"To realise that by self- advocacy I could make change suddenly gives a sense of purpose."

Name: Aodhán Fagan

Place of Learning: Belfast Recovery College

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“It is good to use the skills that I got to benefit the community.”

Name: Philomena

Place of Learning: Roscommon Women’s Network

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“Adult education really helped me get out of this slump. It helped me build up the confidence to be proud of who I am!”

Name: Craig Kelly

Place of Learning: Ability@Work

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"Whatever your reason is, always know there are different pathways to education and learning."

Name: Jordan Walsh

Place of Learning: Youthreach, Further Education and Training Centre, O’Connell Avenue, Limerick

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“I started to stand my ground and said education was for me and education was for everyone"

Name: Maria Barbour

Place of Learning: Ronanstown Women’s Community Development Programme

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“I learned to read and write. I loved it. It was a place of healing. It is beautiful to be able to pick up a book and understand it. It empowered me as a woman.”

Name: Winnie Coakley

Place of Learning: Marino Institute of Education

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Meet Britney Gallagher and Whitney Mongan from Blanchardstown Community Training Centre

Name: Britney and Whitney

Place of Learning: Blanchardstown Community Training Centre

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"I’m proud of getting the Diploma, especially in such confusing times with the COVID-19 pandemic. "

Name: Kane Shortt

Place of Learning: Tullamore Community Training Centre

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"I have discovered the wonders of my own self-esteem, the joys of learning to learn and learning."

Name: Noel Hanrahan

Place of Learning: Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board

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“I found my way through and realised my passion for learning that I never knew I had.”

Name: Niamh Becton

Place of Learning: Sallynoggin College of Further Education

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Learn about LIFE-CHANGING STORIES

"To realise that by self- advocacy I could make change suddenly gives a sense of purpose."

“It is good to use the skills that I got to benefit the community.”

“Adult education really helped me get out of this slump. It helped me build up the confidence to be proud of who I am!”

"Whatever your reason is, always know there are different pathways to education and learning."

“I started to stand my ground and said education was for me and education was for everyone"

“I learned to read and write. I loved it. It was a place of healing. It is beautiful to be able to pick up a book and understand it. It empowered me as a woman.”

Meet Britney Gallagher and Whitney Mongan from Blanchardstown Community Training Centre

"I’m proud of getting the Diploma, especially in such confusing times with the COVID-19 pandemic. "

"I have discovered the wonders of my own self-esteem, the joys of learning to learn and learning."

“I found my way through and realised my passion for learning that I never knew I had.”

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