Brian Desmond
@brianadesmond.bsky.social
Content Strategy. Communications. Digital Design. Non-profit Membership. Adult Education Advocacy. Based in Ireland. Visit https://www.briandesmond.ie/
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🚨 The deadline to submit nominations for the AONTAS Board is this Thursday, 24th April.
We have four open positions, with one specifically for an individual involved in community education.
Learn more ➡️ www.aontas.com/knowledge/bl...
#AGM2025
We have four open positions, with one specifically for an individual involved in community education.
Learn more ➡️ www.aontas.com/knowledge/bl...
#AGM2025
April 22, 2025 at 9:35 AM
🚨 The deadline to submit nominations for the AONTAS Board is this Thursday, 24th April.
We have four open positions, with one specifically for an individual involved in community education.
Learn more ➡️ www.aontas.com/knowledge/bl...
#AGM2025
We have four open positions, with one specifically for an individual involved in community education.
Learn more ➡️ www.aontas.com/knowledge/bl...
#AGM2025
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📢 We're inviting all Community Education Network Members to join us for the upcoming online CEN meeting on 30 April.
Register here ➡️ www.aontas.com/events/aonta...
#CommunityEducation
Register here ➡️ www.aontas.com/events/aonta...
#CommunityEducation
April 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
📢 We're inviting all Community Education Network Members to join us for the upcoming online CEN meeting on 30 April.
Register here ➡️ www.aontas.com/events/aonta...
#CommunityEducation
Register here ➡️ www.aontas.com/events/aonta...
#CommunityEducation
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"Learner Voice continues to be at the heart of AONTAS’ work as we pursue our vision of educational equality for all adult learners," writes Ruby Cooney, our Education Projects Officer.
Learn more about our #LearnerVoice training ➡️ www.aontas.com/knowledge/bl...
#NEAAL
Learn more about our #LearnerVoice training ➡️ www.aontas.com/knowledge/bl...
#NEAAL
April 23, 2025 at 9:31 AM
"Learner Voice continues to be at the heart of AONTAS’ work as we pursue our vision of educational equality for all adult learners," writes Ruby Cooney, our Education Projects Officer.
Learn more about our #LearnerVoice training ➡️ www.aontas.com/knowledge/bl...
#NEAAL
Learn more about our #LearnerVoice training ➡️ www.aontas.com/knowledge/bl...
#NEAAL
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📢 We currently have four open Board positions, with one specifically for an individual involved in community education.
Learn more about the open Board positions and submitting a nomination ➡️ www.aontas.com/knowledge/bl...
#AGM2025
Learn more about the open Board positions and submitting a nomination ➡️ www.aontas.com/knowledge/bl...
#AGM2025
April 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM
📢 We currently have four open Board positions, with one specifically for an individual involved in community education.
Learn more about the open Board positions and submitting a nomination ➡️ www.aontas.com/knowledge/bl...
#AGM2025
Learn more about the open Board positions and submitting a nomination ➡️ www.aontas.com/knowledge/bl...
#AGM2025
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"The new report makes it clear: while numbers matter, they don’t tell the full story," writes Megan Fearon, our Head of Impact and Engagement.
Read the full news post on last week's launch of 'Measuring the Impact of Adult Education in Northern Ireland'
➡️ www.aontas.com/knowledge/ne...
Read the full news post on last week's launch of 'Measuring the Impact of Adult Education in Northern Ireland'
➡️ www.aontas.com/knowledge/ne...
April 17, 2025 at 3:16 PM
"The new report makes it clear: while numbers matter, they don’t tell the full story," writes Megan Fearon, our Head of Impact and Engagement.
Read the full news post on last week's launch of 'Measuring the Impact of Adult Education in Northern Ireland'
➡️ www.aontas.com/knowledge/ne...
Read the full news post on last week's launch of 'Measuring the Impact of Adult Education in Northern Ireland'
➡️ www.aontas.com/knowledge/ne...
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The third session of #TrainerofTrainers spring edition. #Empowers #SiphiweMoyo shared her journey @devperspectives.bsky.social @aontas.com @maynoothuniversity.ie @concernworldwide.bsky.social @CorkETB @Irish_Aid @irishrurallink @seeherelected.bsky.social @LWLLongford @inarireland.bsky.social
April 10, 2025 at 4:32 PM
The third session of #TrainerofTrainers spring edition. #Empowers #SiphiweMoyo shared her journey @devperspectives.bsky.social @aontas.com @maynoothuniversity.ie @concernworldwide.bsky.social @CorkETB @Irish_Aid @irishrurallink @seeherelected.bsky.social @LWLLongford @inarireland.bsky.social
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Delighted to attend the launch of the Impact of Adult Education in NI report today.
Powerful learner stories showed how adult education changes lives. We must measure that impact better & put learners’ voices at the centre.
Great work by @aontas.com, FALNI, OU, OCN, @nic-ictu.bsky.social & CO3 👏
Powerful learner stories showed how adult education changes lives. We must measure that impact better & put learners’ voices at the centre.
Great work by @aontas.com, FALNI, OU, OCN, @nic-ictu.bsky.social & CO3 👏
April 10, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Delighted to attend the launch of the Impact of Adult Education in NI report today.
Powerful learner stories showed how adult education changes lives. We must measure that impact better & put learners’ voices at the centre.
Great work by @aontas.com, FALNI, OU, OCN, @nic-ictu.bsky.social & CO3 👏
Powerful learner stories showed how adult education changes lives. We must measure that impact better & put learners’ voices at the centre.
Great work by @aontas.com, FALNI, OU, OCN, @nic-ictu.bsky.social & CO3 👏
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Thank you to all who joined us at yesterday's 'Measuring the Impact of Adult Education in Northern Ireland' launch at Stormont to explore methods and best practices for measuring the real impact of adult education.
Read the full report ➡️ www.aontas.com/assets/resou...
Read the full report ➡️ www.aontas.com/assets/resou...
April 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Thank you to all who joined us at yesterday's 'Measuring the Impact of Adult Education in Northern Ireland' launch at Stormont to explore methods and best practices for measuring the real impact of adult education.
Read the full report ➡️ www.aontas.com/assets/resou...
Read the full report ➡️ www.aontas.com/assets/resou...
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Today our Community Education Officer Lorraine is at CASPr with our visiting @euerasmusplus.bsky.social group from Deutscher Volkshochschul-Verband (DVV).
They are from five projects working in the area of literacy in Germany.
Thank you Lynn and Elena for providing presentations of their work!
They are from five projects working in the area of literacy in Germany.
Thank you Lynn and Elena for providing presentations of their work!
March 31, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Today our Community Education Officer Lorraine is at CASPr with our visiting @euerasmusplus.bsky.social group from Deutscher Volkshochschul-Verband (DVV).
They are from five projects working in the area of literacy in Germany.
Thank you Lynn and Elena for providing presentations of their work!
They are from five projects working in the area of literacy in Germany.
Thank you Lynn and Elena for providing presentations of their work!
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The Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation, and Science recently expanded the Tertiary Degree Programme to include a further 14 courses open for applications.
Read more ➡️ www.aontas.com/knowledge/ne...
Read more ➡️ www.aontas.com/knowledge/ne...
April 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation, and Science recently expanded the Tertiary Degree Programme to include a further 14 courses open for applications.
Read more ➡️ www.aontas.com/knowledge/ne...
Read more ➡️ www.aontas.com/knowledge/ne...
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Are you interested in being considered for a position on the AONTAS Board of Directors?
The AONTAS Board provides strategic leadership, financial oversight, and governance to support our mission of advancing adult learning in Ireland.
Learn more ➡️ www.aontas.com/knowledge/bl...
#AGM2025
The AONTAS Board provides strategic leadership, financial oversight, and governance to support our mission of advancing adult learning in Ireland.
Learn more ➡️ www.aontas.com/knowledge/bl...
#AGM2025
April 4, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Are you interested in being considered for a position on the AONTAS Board of Directors?
The AONTAS Board provides strategic leadership, financial oversight, and governance to support our mission of advancing adult learning in Ireland.
Learn more ➡️ www.aontas.com/knowledge/bl...
#AGM2025
The AONTAS Board provides strategic leadership, financial oversight, and governance to support our mission of advancing adult learning in Ireland.
Learn more ➡️ www.aontas.com/knowledge/bl...
#AGM2025
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This week, our Adult Education Initiatives Officer, Larisa Sioneriu, and Communications and Digital Media Officer, Megan O'Neil, traveled to Linz for the ENHANCE partner meeting.
Funded by the European Commission, ENHANCE brings together learners and educators to co-create resources that will ampli
Funded by the European Commission, ENHANCE brings together learners and educators to co-create resources that will ampli
April 4, 2025 at 1:48 PM
This week, our Adult Education Initiatives Officer, Larisa Sioneriu, and Communications and Digital Media Officer, Megan O'Neil, traveled to Linz for the ENHANCE partner meeting.
Funded by the European Commission, ENHANCE brings together learners and educators to co-create resources that will ampli
Funded by the European Commission, ENHANCE brings together learners and educators to co-create resources that will ampli
We escaped :) Fun day out with the @aontas.com crew. Great teamwork. Great fun
Last Friday, the AONTAS team stepped out of the office for our first staff fun day of the year!
We kicked things off with an escape room challenge, followed by a team lunch. 🧩
It was a fantastic opportunity to connect, strengthen teamwork, and celebrate our staff's hard work and dedication.
We kicked things off with an escape room challenge, followed by a team lunch. 🧩
It was a fantastic opportunity to connect, strengthen teamwork, and celebrate our staff's hard work and dedication.
March 25, 2025 at 3:38 PM
We escaped :) Fun day out with the @aontas.com crew. Great teamwork. Great fun
Really looking forward to connecting with AONTAS members on the new Members Hub! We launch tomorrow. It's going to be a real alternative online space for adult educators to connect and share ideas and solutions. Spread the word!
You're just two days from accessing the AONTAS Members Hub – your space to share ideas, explore training materials, and collaborate with others in the sector. 💻
We can't wait for you to explore it!
#MembersHub
We can't wait for you to explore it!
#MembersHub
March 25, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Really looking forward to connecting with AONTAS members on the new Members Hub! We launch tomorrow. It's going to be a real alternative online space for adult educators to connect and share ideas and solutions. Spread the word!
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Thank you to the 80 Kilkenny and Carlow ETB learners for your time and insights at yesterday's #FETLearnerForum. 👏
Learners shared positive feedback about their courses, tutors, supports available and the nature of adult learning in FET.
Learn more ➡️ www.aontas.com/learner-voic...
#LearnerVoice
Learners shared positive feedback about their courses, tutors, supports available and the nature of adult learning in FET.
Learn more ➡️ www.aontas.com/learner-voic...
#LearnerVoice
March 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Thank you to the 80 Kilkenny and Carlow ETB learners for your time and insights at yesterday's #FETLearnerForum. 👏
Learners shared positive feedback about their courses, tutors, supports available and the nature of adult learning in FET.
Learn more ➡️ www.aontas.com/learner-voic...
#LearnerVoice
Learners shared positive feedback about their courses, tutors, supports available and the nature of adult learning in FET.
Learn more ➡️ www.aontas.com/learner-voic...
#LearnerVoice
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Last Friday we celebrated the #STARAwards2025 in Croke Park. ⭐
The ceremony celebrates and acknowledges the incredible adult learning initiatives going on across the island of Ireland as part of the AONTAS Adult Learners’ Festival.
Read more ➡️ www.aontas.com/knowledge/ne...
#ALF25
The ceremony celebrates and acknowledges the incredible adult learning initiatives going on across the island of Ireland as part of the AONTAS Adult Learners’ Festival.
Read more ➡️ www.aontas.com/knowledge/ne...
#ALF25
March 12, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Last Friday we celebrated the #STARAwards2025 in Croke Park. ⭐
The ceremony celebrates and acknowledges the incredible adult learning initiatives going on across the island of Ireland as part of the AONTAS Adult Learners’ Festival.
Read more ➡️ www.aontas.com/knowledge/ne...
#ALF25
The ceremony celebrates and acknowledges the incredible adult learning initiatives going on across the island of Ireland as part of the AONTAS Adult Learners’ Festival.
Read more ➡️ www.aontas.com/knowledge/ne...
#ALF25
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Thank you to Ireland AM for spotlighting the incredible work of two #STARAwards2025 winners live from RADE Recovery through Art, Drama and Education this morning! 📺
March 11, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Thank you to Ireland AM for spotlighting the incredible work of two #STARAwards2025 winners live from RADE Recovery through Art, Drama and Education this morning! 📺
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Today is the day! The 19th annual Adult Learners' Festival kicks off. 🎉
Closing off the festival is the #STARAwards2025 ceremony, which we're delighted to announce will feature, Pauline McLynn! ⭐
Ready #LearnTogetherLiveTogether? Visit ➡️ www.adultlearnersfestival.ie
#ALF25
Closing off the festival is the #STARAwards2025 ceremony, which we're delighted to announce will feature, Pauline McLynn! ⭐
Ready #LearnTogetherLiveTogether? Visit ➡️ www.adultlearnersfestival.ie
#ALF25
March 3, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Today is the day! The 19th annual Adult Learners' Festival kicks off. 🎉
Closing off the festival is the #STARAwards2025 ceremony, which we're delighted to announce will feature, Pauline McLynn! ⭐
Ready #LearnTogetherLiveTogether? Visit ➡️ www.adultlearnersfestival.ie
#ALF25
Closing off the festival is the #STARAwards2025 ceremony, which we're delighted to announce will feature, Pauline McLynn! ⭐
Ready #LearnTogetherLiveTogether? Visit ➡️ www.adultlearnersfestival.ie
#ALF25
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Always a great occasion for thinking and reflecting about #AdultCommunityEducation.
Early start from Derry to make it to Richmond Barracks, but coffee’s ☕️ flowing and looking forward to a good morning’s discussion. 😀
#ALF25 #LearnTogetherLiveTogether
Early start from Derry to make it to Richmond Barracks, but coffee’s ☕️ flowing and looking forward to a good morning’s discussion. 😀
#ALF25 #LearnTogetherLiveTogether
March 3, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Always a great occasion for thinking and reflecting about #AdultCommunityEducation.
Early start from Derry to make it to Richmond Barracks, but coffee’s ☕️ flowing and looking forward to a good morning’s discussion. 😀
#ALF25 #LearnTogetherLiveTogether
Early start from Derry to make it to Richmond Barracks, but coffee’s ☕️ flowing and looking forward to a good morning’s discussion. 😀
#ALF25 #LearnTogetherLiveTogether
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"The vision of a caring society cannot be realised without a well-funded and well-resourced community education sector," says our CEO, Dearbháil Lawless, in her opening remarks at "From Politics to People."
#ALF25 #LearnTogetherLiveTogether
#ALF25 #LearnTogetherLiveTogether
March 3, 2025 at 10:15 AM
"The vision of a caring society cannot be realised without a well-funded and well-resourced community education sector," says our CEO, Dearbháil Lawless, in her opening remarks at "From Politics to People."
#ALF25 #LearnTogetherLiveTogether
#ALF25 #LearnTogetherLiveTogether
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The Women's Collective Ireland Ronanstown Drama Group present three poems that explore homelessness through the ages from a feminist perspective, particularly how it affects children.
#ALF25 #LearnTogetherLiveTogether
#ALF25 #LearnTogetherLiveTogether
March 3, 2025 at 10:18 AM
The Women's Collective Ireland Ronanstown Drama Group present three poems that explore homelessness through the ages from a feminist perspective, particularly how it affects children.
#ALF25 #LearnTogetherLiveTogether
#ALF25 #LearnTogetherLiveTogether
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Nina Burke from SOLAS, says the Community Education Framework "highlights the powerful impact of this sector and the critical role that community education plays in Ireland's social and economic development."
#ALF25 #LearnTogetherLiveTogether
#ALF25 #LearnTogetherLiveTogether
March 3, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Nina Burke from SOLAS, says the Community Education Framework "highlights the powerful impact of this sector and the critical role that community education plays in Ireland's social and economic development."
#ALF25 #LearnTogetherLiveTogether
#ALF25 #LearnTogetherLiveTogether
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"The gulf between those who create policy and those who carry the lived experiences are oftentimes very wide," says Caoimhe Butterly, human rights campaigner and educator.
#ALF24 #FindYourselfHere
#ALF24 #FindYourselfHere
March 3, 2025 at 10:59 AM
"The gulf between those who create policy and those who carry the lived experiences are oftentimes very wide," says Caoimhe Butterly, human rights campaigner and educator.
#ALF24 #FindYourselfHere
#ALF24 #FindYourselfHere
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Áine Whelan from WWETB speaks about the importance of recognising digital barriers and meeting learners where they're at ➡️ "We need to listen to those furthest from education before we roll out online registration."
#ALF25
#ALF25
March 3, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Áine Whelan from WWETB speaks about the importance of recognising digital barriers and meeting learners where they're at ➡️ "We need to listen to those furthest from education before we roll out online registration."
#ALF25
#ALF25
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Speaking about social inclusion, former Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed learner Finbarr Savage says, "bringing people together in a safe inclusive space can only be a benefit."
#ALF25 #LearnTogetherLiveTogether
#ALF25 #LearnTogetherLiveTogether
March 3, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Speaking about social inclusion, former Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed learner Finbarr Savage says, "bringing people together in a safe inclusive space can only be a benefit."
#ALF25 #LearnTogetherLiveTogether
#ALF25 #LearnTogetherLiveTogether