AONTAS
@aontas.com
The voice of adult learning in Ireland since 1969. Advocating for the right of all adults to quality lifelong learning.
RCN: 20013042
RCN: 20013042
At the Oireachtas Committee today, advocating for fair, accessible apprenticeships. Proud to stand with the Irish Traveller Movement and the Rehab Group for equality and social justice.
#Apprenticeships #AdultLearning #Equality
#Apprenticeships #AdultLearning #Equality
November 13, 2025 at 3:13 PM
At the Oireachtas Committee today, advocating for fair, accessible apprenticeships. Proud to stand with the Irish Traveller Movement and the Rehab Group for equality and social justice.
#Apprenticeships #AdultLearning #Equality
#Apprenticeships #AdultLearning #Equality
Our CEO Dearbháil Lawless and Head of Advocacy & Policy Conor Thompson spoke at the Oireachtas Committee on Further & Higher Education today, sharing evidence from apprentices across Ireland.
They called for fair supports, local access & modernised apprenticeships.
More here: shorturl.at/rJYRl
They called for fair supports, local access & modernised apprenticeships.
More here: shorturl.at/rJYRl
November 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Our CEO Dearbháil Lawless and Head of Advocacy & Policy Conor Thompson spoke at the Oireachtas Committee on Further & Higher Education today, sharing evidence from apprentices across Ireland.
They called for fair supports, local access & modernised apprenticeships.
More here: shorturl.at/rJYRl
They called for fair supports, local access & modernised apprenticeships.
More here: shorturl.at/rJYRl
Yesterday 82 Laois & Offaly ETB learners gathered in Portlaoise for the National #FETLearnerForum 👏
They shared their experiences, what’s working well and what could be improved, strengthening #LearnerVoice across Further Education and Training.
They shared their experiences, what’s working well and what could be improved, strengthening #LearnerVoice across Further Education and Training.
November 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Yesterday 82 Laois & Offaly ETB learners gathered in Portlaoise for the National #FETLearnerForum 👏
They shared their experiences, what’s working well and what could be improved, strengthening #LearnerVoice across Further Education and Training.
They shared their experiences, what’s working well and what could be improved, strengthening #LearnerVoice across Further Education and Training.
Tomorrow we’ll appear before the Oireachtas Committee to share apprentice experiences and call for fair, inclusive, and accessible apprenticeships.
Tune in live at 9.30am: shorturl.at/IAkhj
Tune in live at 9.30am: shorturl.at/IAkhj
November 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Tomorrow we’ll appear before the Oireachtas Committee to share apprentice experiences and call for fair, inclusive, and accessible apprenticeships.
Tune in live at 9.30am: shorturl.at/IAkhj
Tune in live at 9.30am: shorturl.at/IAkhj
This week is #CharityTrusteesWeek, a time to recognise those who give their time and expertise to strengthen the charity sector.
We’re proud to celebrate our AONTAS Board and thank them for their ongoing dedication, guidance, and support in championing adult learning across Ireland.
We’re proud to celebrate our AONTAS Board and thank them for their ongoing dedication, guidance, and support in championing adult learning across Ireland.
November 12, 2025 at 1:02 PM
This week is #CharityTrusteesWeek, a time to recognise those who give their time and expertise to strengthen the charity sector.
We’re proud to celebrate our AONTAS Board and thank them for their ongoing dedication, guidance, and support in championing adult learning across Ireland.
We’re proud to celebrate our AONTAS Board and thank them for their ongoing dedication, guidance, and support in championing adult learning across Ireland.
Looking ahead to next week’s AONTAS Adult Education Summit!
On Day 2, join us for the keynote address "Popular Education in Historical and Contemporary Practice" with Professor Peter Mayo from the University of Malta.
#NEAAL #AdultEducationSummit2025
On Day 2, join us for the keynote address "Popular Education in Historical and Contemporary Practice" with Professor Peter Mayo from the University of Malta.
#NEAAL #AdultEducationSummit2025
November 12, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Looking ahead to next week’s AONTAS Adult Education Summit!
On Day 2, join us for the keynote address "Popular Education in Historical and Contemporary Practice" with Professor Peter Mayo from the University of Malta.
#NEAAL #AdultEducationSummit2025
On Day 2, join us for the keynote address "Popular Education in Historical and Contemporary Practice" with Professor Peter Mayo from the University of Malta.
#NEAAL #AdultEducationSummit2025
Join us next week at the AONTAS Adult Education Summit!
Kicking off Day 1, don’t miss the keynote "Reclaiming Resistance and Resilience by Dr Sharon Clancy, Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham.
#NEAAL #AdultEducationSummit2025
Kicking off Day 1, don’t miss the keynote "Reclaiming Resistance and Resilience by Dr Sharon Clancy, Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham.
#NEAAL #AdultEducationSummit2025
November 12, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Join us next week at the AONTAS Adult Education Summit!
Kicking off Day 1, don’t miss the keynote "Reclaiming Resistance and Resilience by Dr Sharon Clancy, Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham.
#NEAAL #AdultEducationSummit2025
Kicking off Day 1, don’t miss the keynote "Reclaiming Resistance and Resilience by Dr Sharon Clancy, Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham.
#NEAAL #AdultEducationSummit2025
Join the launch of The Adult Learner 2025 special edition on Day 2 of the AONTAS Adult Education Summit.🌍
Dr Tom Farrelly hosts Editor Rosemary Moreland & authors on articles from the journal promoting adult learning for a just society. 📘
🎟️ : shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL
Dr Tom Farrelly hosts Editor Rosemary Moreland & authors on articles from the journal promoting adult learning for a just society. 📘
🎟️ : shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL
November 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Join the launch of The Adult Learner 2025 special edition on Day 2 of the AONTAS Adult Education Summit.🌍
Dr Tom Farrelly hosts Editor Rosemary Moreland & authors on articles from the journal promoting adult learning for a just society. 📘
🎟️ : shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL
Dr Tom Farrelly hosts Editor Rosemary Moreland & authors on articles from the journal promoting adult learning for a just society. 📘
🎟️ : shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL
Aisling Meyler shared insights from our Community Education Against Disinformation programme at @saoltaed.bsky.social’s “Making SpaACE for Justice.” 🗣️
Big thanks to Bobby McCormack and Development Perspectives for their support!
Learn more ➡️ www.aontas.com/knowledge/bl...
Big thanks to Bobby McCormack and Development Perspectives for their support!
Learn more ➡️ www.aontas.com/knowledge/bl...
November 11, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Aisling Meyler shared insights from our Community Education Against Disinformation programme at @saoltaed.bsky.social’s “Making SpaACE for Justice.” 🗣️
Big thanks to Bobby McCormack and Development Perspectives for their support!
Learn more ➡️ www.aontas.com/knowledge/bl...
Big thanks to Bobby McCormack and Development Perspectives for their support!
Learn more ➡️ www.aontas.com/knowledge/bl...
Storytelling and digital storytelling are creative tools for inclusion, cohesion, and empathy in our communities. Join this hands-on workshop with our very own experts to learn more on Day 2 of the AONTAS Adult Education Summit!
Waitlist now open: shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL
Waitlist now open: shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL
November 11, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Storytelling and digital storytelling are creative tools for inclusion, cohesion, and empathy in our communities. Join this hands-on workshop with our very own experts to learn more on Day 2 of the AONTAS Adult Education Summit!
Waitlist now open: shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL
Waitlist now open: shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL
We’re officially SOLD OUT! If you missed out on tickets for the Summit, our waitlist is now open.
Join the list for your chance to attend if more tickets become available.
🎟️: shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL #AdultEducationSummit2025
Join the list for your chance to attend if more tickets become available.
🎟️: shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL #AdultEducationSummit2025
November 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
We’re officially SOLD OUT! If you missed out on tickets for the Summit, our waitlist is now open.
Join the list for your chance to attend if more tickets become available.
🎟️: shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL #AdultEducationSummit2025
Join the list for your chance to attend if more tickets become available.
🎟️: shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL #AdultEducationSummit2025
Every learner’s story matters.
At the AONTAS Adult Education Summit, we’ll launch Learner Voices Across Ireland: The National FET Learner Forum Report 2024–2025, sharing insights from adult learners nationwide. 📊
Don’t miss it! Tickets: shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL #AdultEducationSummit2025
At the AONTAS Adult Education Summit, we’ll launch Learner Voices Across Ireland: The National FET Learner Forum Report 2024–2025, sharing insights from adult learners nationwide. 📊
Don’t miss it! Tickets: shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL #AdultEducationSummit2025
November 10, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Every learner’s story matters.
At the AONTAS Adult Education Summit, we’ll launch Learner Voices Across Ireland: The National FET Learner Forum Report 2024–2025, sharing insights from adult learners nationwide. 📊
Don’t miss it! Tickets: shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL #AdultEducationSummit2025
At the AONTAS Adult Education Summit, we’ll launch Learner Voices Across Ireland: The National FET Learner Forum Report 2024–2025, sharing insights from adult learners nationwide. 📊
Don’t miss it! Tickets: shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL #AdultEducationSummit2025
Community Education Seminar: Bridging the Gap taking place on Wednesday, 12th November 2025. You can register using the link below.
Venue: Mullingar Park Hotel
Date: Wednesday, 12th November 2025
Time: 9.00am to 2.00pm
Register here: shorturl.at/93f9n
Venue: Mullingar Park Hotel
Date: Wednesday, 12th November 2025
Time: 9.00am to 2.00pm
Register here: shorturl.at/93f9n
November 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Community Education Seminar: Bridging the Gap taking place on Wednesday, 12th November 2025. You can register using the link below.
Venue: Mullingar Park Hotel
Date: Wednesday, 12th November 2025
Time: 9.00am to 2.00pm
Register here: shorturl.at/93f9n
Venue: Mullingar Park Hotel
Date: Wednesday, 12th November 2025
Time: 9.00am to 2.00pm
Register here: shorturl.at/93f9n
Education Projects Officer Ruby Cooney and Policy and Advocacy Officer Rebecca Jackson attended ETBI’s Universal Design in FET event in Athlone.
They led a workshop on using a Universal Design Approach in Learner Voice, while Ulreeka 🐾 from Dunboyne College stole the show!
They led a workshop on using a Universal Design Approach in Learner Voice, while Ulreeka 🐾 from Dunboyne College stole the show!
November 10, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Education Projects Officer Ruby Cooney and Policy and Advocacy Officer Rebecca Jackson attended ETBI’s Universal Design in FET event in Athlone.
They led a workshop on using a Universal Design Approach in Learner Voice, while Ulreeka 🐾 from Dunboyne College stole the show!
They led a workshop on using a Universal Design Approach in Learner Voice, while Ulreeka 🐾 from Dunboyne College stole the show!
Join us for the Anti-racism workshop on Day 2 of the AONTAS Adult Education Summit. Learn practical ways to promote inclusion, challenge racism and break barriers with Dignity Partnership.
Tickets are still available: shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL #AdultEducationSummit2025
Tickets are still available: shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL #AdultEducationSummit2025
November 10, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Join us for the Anti-racism workshop on Day 2 of the AONTAS Adult Education Summit. Learn practical ways to promote inclusion, challenge racism and break barriers with Dignity Partnership.
Tickets are still available: shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL #AdultEducationSummit2025
Tickets are still available: shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL #AdultEducationSummit2025
On Day 2 of the AONTAS Adult Education Summit, be part of Equality in Apprenticeships, Learning, and Work ✨
This workshop brings together practitioners to discuss strategies for ensuring equality in apprenticeships, learning opportunities, and the workplace.
🎟️: shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL
This workshop brings together practitioners to discuss strategies for ensuring equality in apprenticeships, learning opportunities, and the workplace.
🎟️: shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL
November 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
On Day 2 of the AONTAS Adult Education Summit, be part of Equality in Apprenticeships, Learning, and Work ✨
This workshop brings together practitioners to discuss strategies for ensuring equality in apprenticeships, learning opportunities, and the workplace.
🎟️: shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL
This workshop brings together practitioners to discuss strategies for ensuring equality in apprenticeships, learning opportunities, and the workplace.
🎟️: shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL
✍️ Join our Writers’ Workshop on the 5th of December for the 2026 edition of The Adult Learner.
Get tips, ideas, and guidance from our Editorial Board.
📧 Reserve your spot here: shorturl.at/FVeX1.
#AdultLearnerJournal2026
Get tips, ideas, and guidance from our Editorial Board.
📧 Reserve your spot here: shorturl.at/FVeX1.
#AdultLearnerJournal2026
November 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM
✍️ Join our Writers’ Workshop on the 5th of December for the 2026 edition of The Adult Learner.
Get tips, ideas, and guidance from our Editorial Board.
📧 Reserve your spot here: shorturl.at/FVeX1.
#AdultLearnerJournal2026
Get tips, ideas, and guidance from our Editorial Board.
📧 Reserve your spot here: shorturl.at/FVeX1.
#AdultLearnerJournal2026
Our CEO, Dearbhail Lawless, spoke at Saolta’s Making Space for Justice 🌍
“What’s going to make a change is for each of us to continue doing what we do well and communicate with each other.”
She highlighted how adult education and social justice are deeply intertwined.
“What’s going to make a change is for each of us to continue doing what we do well and communicate with each other.”
She highlighted how adult education and social justice are deeply intertwined.
November 7, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Our CEO, Dearbhail Lawless, spoke at Saolta’s Making Space for Justice 🌍
“What’s going to make a change is for each of us to continue doing what we do well and communicate with each other.”
She highlighted how adult education and social justice are deeply intertwined.
“What’s going to make a change is for each of us to continue doing what we do well and communicate with each other.”
She highlighted how adult education and social justice are deeply intertwined.
Discover the power of community learning to transform lives.🌎
Join the Strengthening Communities through Community Education panel and explore how community education fosters stronger, more inclusive communities.
🎟️ Tickets are still available: shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL #AdultEducationSummit2025
Join the Strengthening Communities through Community Education panel and explore how community education fosters stronger, more inclusive communities.
🎟️ Tickets are still available: shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL #AdultEducationSummit2025
November 7, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Discover the power of community learning to transform lives.🌎
Join the Strengthening Communities through Community Education panel and explore how community education fosters stronger, more inclusive communities.
🎟️ Tickets are still available: shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL #AdultEducationSummit2025
Join the Strengthening Communities through Community Education panel and explore how community education fosters stronger, more inclusive communities.
🎟️ Tickets are still available: shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL #AdultEducationSummit2025
Take part in an interactive workshop with Dr. Sarah Sartori on Day 1 of the AONTAS Adult Education Summit. This session explores how transformative education can build social cohesion and drive change.
Tickets are still available: shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL #AdultEducationSummit2025
Tickets are still available: shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL #AdultEducationSummit2025
November 6, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Take part in an interactive workshop with Dr. Sarah Sartori on Day 1 of the AONTAS Adult Education Summit. This session explores how transformative education can build social cohesion and drive change.
Tickets are still available: shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL #AdultEducationSummit2025
Tickets are still available: shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL #AdultEducationSummit2025
Discover how collaboration across further, adult, and higher education creates stronger learning opportunities for all.
Collaborative Partnerships for Pathways into Education takes place on Day 1 of the AONTAS Adult Education Summit.
Tickets: shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL
Collaborative Partnerships for Pathways into Education takes place on Day 1 of the AONTAS Adult Education Summit.
Tickets: shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL
November 6, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Discover how collaboration across further, adult, and higher education creates stronger learning opportunities for all.
Collaborative Partnerships for Pathways into Education takes place on Day 1 of the AONTAS Adult Education Summit.
Tickets: shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL
Collaborative Partnerships for Pathways into Education takes place on Day 1 of the AONTAS Adult Education Summit.
Tickets: shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL
Join us for Adult Education Beyond Borders: Panel with Partners from Across Europe during Summit 2025.
Our European partners will share insights into adult education trends from across the continent.
Don't miss it! Tickets are still available: shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL #AdultEducationSummit2025
Our European partners will share insights into adult education trends from across the continent.
Don't miss it! Tickets are still available: shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL #AdultEducationSummit2025
November 6, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Join us for Adult Education Beyond Borders: Panel with Partners from Across Europe during Summit 2025.
Our European partners will share insights into adult education trends from across the continent.
Don't miss it! Tickets are still available: shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL #AdultEducationSummit2025
Our European partners will share insights into adult education trends from across the continent.
Don't miss it! Tickets are still available: shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL #AdultEducationSummit2025
Join “Making Learner Voice Visible in Practice” workshop on Day 1 of the AONTAS Adult Education Summit . We will discuss practical ways to create a culture supportive of Learner Voice.
Tickets still available ➡️ shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL #AdultEducationSummit2025
Tickets still available ➡️ shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL #AdultEducationSummit2025
November 5, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Join “Making Learner Voice Visible in Practice” workshop on Day 1 of the AONTAS Adult Education Summit . We will discuss practical ways to create a culture supportive of Learner Voice.
Tickets still available ➡️ shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL #AdultEducationSummit2025
Tickets still available ➡️ shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL #AdultEducationSummit2025
Don’t miss this panel!
The Learner Voice Panel on Day 1 of the AONTAS Adult Education Summit.
🕰️ 12:10pm | 19th November, Aviva Stadium.
Tickets: shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL #AdultEducationSummit2025
The Learner Voice Panel on Day 1 of the AONTAS Adult Education Summit.
🕰️ 12:10pm | 19th November, Aviva Stadium.
Tickets: shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL #AdultEducationSummit2025
November 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Don’t miss this panel!
The Learner Voice Panel on Day 1 of the AONTAS Adult Education Summit.
🕰️ 12:10pm | 19th November, Aviva Stadium.
Tickets: shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL #AdultEducationSummit2025
The Learner Voice Panel on Day 1 of the AONTAS Adult Education Summit.
🕰️ 12:10pm | 19th November, Aviva Stadium.
Tickets: shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL #AdultEducationSummit2025
Lorraine O’Connor, our Community Education Officer, attended the City of Dublin ETB Conference, “Deepening Impact, Fostering Inclusion, Shaping Practice.”
A great day celebrating how community education changes lives through inspiring stories and discussions. #CommunityEducation
A great day celebrating how community education changes lives through inspiring stories and discussions. #CommunityEducation
November 4, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Lorraine O’Connor, our Community Education Officer, attended the City of Dublin ETB Conference, “Deepening Impact, Fostering Inclusion, Shaping Practice.”
A great day celebrating how community education changes lives through inspiring stories and discussions. #CommunityEducation
A great day celebrating how community education changes lives through inspiring stories and discussions. #CommunityEducation