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The voice of adult learning in Ireland since 1969. Advocating for the right of all adults to quality lifelong learning.

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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
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November 11, 2025 at 3:01 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...
November 11, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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
November 11, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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
November 10, 2025 at 6:01 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
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November 10, 2025 at 3:31 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
November 10, 2025 at 2:02 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!
November 10, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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
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November 10, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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
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November 7, 2025 at 3:01 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
November 7, 2025 at 1:02 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.
November 7, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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
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November 7, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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
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November 6, 2025 at 4:10 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
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November 6, 2025 at 4:01 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

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November 6, 2025 at 2:15 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

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November 5, 2025 at 3:14 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
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November 4, 2025 at 4:15 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
November 4, 2025 at 12:05 PM
🧠 Disinformation spreads fast, but communities can fight back.
Our Community Education Against Disinformation Workbook helps adult educators build critical thinking, digital resilience, and brave spaces.

Funded by @ihrec.bsky.social. Read more about it: www.aontas.com/knowledge/bl...

#CEAD
November 3, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Here it is... Day 2 of the AONTAS Adult Education Summit!

Explore the agenda for another jam-packed day of panels, workshops, and discussions celebrating how adult learning strengthens communities across Ireland.

🎟️ Tickets: shorturl.at/EOLwU

#NEAAL #AdultEducationSummit2025
November 3, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Day 1 of the AONTAS Adult Education Summit: Connecting Communities for Collective Action kicks off on 19th November.

Swipe through the agenda to see panels, talks, and sessions that show how learning connects communities.

🎟️ Tickets: shorturl.at/EOLwU

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November 3, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Submissions are open for the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿!

This year’s theme, 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, looks at how adult and community education empowers people and strengthens communities.

🗓️ Deadline: 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟯 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
Learn more 👉 www.aontas.com/research/adu...
October 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Great to welcome 𝗥𝗲𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗮 𝗦𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲́𝗻 from the 𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗸𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘁) to AONTAS yesterday.

Our Advocacy Team had a brilliant exchange on community education in Ireland and Sweden learning from each other and exploring future collaboration.

#AdultLearning
October 29, 2025 at 2:16 PM
The agenda for The AONTAS Adult Education Summit: Connecting Communities for Collective Action is out now!

📅 19th–20th November | 📍 Aviva Stadium

Agenda available here ➡️ aontas.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Summit2025_Agenda_.pdf

There’s still time to get your ticket 🎟️ shorturl.at/EOLwU

#NEAAL
October 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
"The STAR Awards gave our centre such a lift. It’s a chance to connect, celebrate and be recognised.” ✨
-𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗠𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗵𝘆, Welcome English Language Centre

There’s still time to nominate for #STARAwards2026, closing 30th October.
Submit your project: adultlearnersfestival.awardsplatform.com/
October 28, 2025 at 1:03 PM