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We provide inclusive, personalised, flexible education and training courses across Ireland, for people who need additional support. #ThinkPossible
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The staff and students of NLN College East would like to sincerely thank Badminton Ireland and Chloe Magee for their kind donation towards our sports hall.

#ThinkPossible #SupportedEducation #Training #Badminton #AccessibleSports #Dublin
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November 22, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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Students from NLN Mullingar and NLN College East were among the attendees at the excellent @aontas.com Adult Education Summit, meeting peers from across Ireland’s educational sector.
#ThinkPossible #SupportedEducation #FET #Mullingar #Dublin #NEAAL #AONTASSummit #AdultEducationSummit2025
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November 22, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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To celebrate #SocialInclusionWeek, NLN Monaghan students will launch their podcast, 'Being part of our Community', part of their 'Chatterbox' series, in collaboration with Monaghan County Libraries.
Everyone is welcome!
Search 'Chatterbox NLN' on Spotify.
#ThinkPossible
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November 11, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Calling all NLN students! 📢
The 2025 NLN Student Satisfaction Survey launches today.
The survey is your opportunity to #HaveYourSay and offer your thoughts on what works best for you during your NLN experience.
Thank you to everyone for taking part! #ThinkPossible
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November 10, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Have Your Say ~

The 2025 NLN Student Satisfaction Survey will launch on November 10th. The survey will capture extensive feedback from students across our NLN colleges and enhance the learning experience.

Students are encouraged to complete the survey from 10th - 14th November.

#ThinkPossible
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November 3, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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The Living Larder was recently launched at NLN College East, as part of our commitment to sustainability and tackling food poverty.
The @welfare_ie Social Inclusion team granted a polytunnel, which gives the students hands-on experience in growing their own food.
#ThinkPossible
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October 28, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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After the Leaving Cert Applied, Niamh joined a course at NLN Monaghan, to gain confidence, and figure out her next steps. With support from staff, she’s on her way to a career in Accounting.
#ThinkPossible #Education #Support #Confidence #Monaghan #StudentSuccess
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October 24, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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Amanda from NLN College East is at the D10 Career Fair today in the Civic Centre Ballyfermot, from 9am until 1pm

All welcome to attend!

#ThinkPossible #SupportedEducation #FreeTraining #Dublin
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October 8, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Paddy left school after the #JuniorCert. With the support of NLN Ennis, he found friends, tried different work experience opportunities, and landed a job with Lahinch Leisure Centre.
#ThinkPossible #SupportedTraining #StudentSuccess #WorkExperience #Training #Ennis #Clare
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October 7, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Supporting Neurodivergent Individuals into Education and Work ~
Join us for our free webinar on 10th September 2025 at 2pm to hear real stories and practical insights from our expert speakers.
Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f2746e...
#ThinkPossible #Autism #FurtherEducation
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August 28, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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#ThinkPossible ~ Oisín is a student on the Career Focus course at NLN Wexford.
Visit nln.ie or email info@nln.ie for more info about our training courses around Ireland.
#SupportedTraining #FurtherEducation #StudentSuccess
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August 19, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Our free training course at NLN Limerick will improve your IT and Office skills.
Start the course when you feel ready.
NLN offers a supportive, inclusive learning environment, helping students to thrive, develop skills and grow confidence.
Email: limerick@nln.ie
#ThinkPossible
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July 23, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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To find out more about our free training courses around the country, visit nln.ie or send us an email: info@nln.ie

#ThinkPossible #Sligo #Horsemanship #Education
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July 23, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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A delegation from NLN were delighted to meet Minister of State Marian Harkin recently, to discuss the role of NLN in skills development for people with disabilities or people who need additional supports to thrive in education.
#ThinkPossible
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July 21, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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📻 Tomas, an NLN Ennis student, has been completing work experience with Raidió Corca Baiscinn for the last year, getting a true insight into the world of radio production.
Listen to an interview with his instructor, Mary Ellen -
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#ThinkPossible
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July 14, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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#LearnerVoice #ThinkPossible #SupportedEducation
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July 10, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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On July 3rd 2000, NLN Wexford officially opened its doors and the centre has been transforming lives ever since. Yesterday, past and present staff, students, and a huge turnout from the community, celebrated NLN Wexford's 25th anniversary.
Congratulations everyone! #ThinkPossible
July 4, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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In July, we celebrate #DisabilityPride, highlighting the achievements and individuality of people with disabilities across the globe.
It's an annual campaign to acknowledge the disability community as a powerful force.
#ThinkPossible
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July 3, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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#LearnerVoice #ThinkPossible #SupportedTraining
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June 26, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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Very best wishes to everyone beginning exams today. Remember, there are many pathways to your goals.
There are no #CAO points needed for our free, inclusive NLN courses, available across Ireland.
Email info@nln.ie or click here to find out more: rehab.ie/national-lea...
#ThinkPossible #LeavingCert
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June 4, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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Aoife & Jennifer from NLN Phibsboro attended the Accessibility Fair in Meakstown.
The fair raised awareness of education & training, employment, rights and entitlements, and social outlet options for people aged 16+ in the disability community & their carers #ThinkPossible
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June 3, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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This week, Aoife Ó Murchú & Roseanna Doherty presented at #Gather2025, providing an excellent overview of how we harness digital & assistive technology at NLN.
Thank you to Erica Meslin at AHEAD & Colleen Dube at NALA for facilitating the session. #ThinkPossible
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May 30, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Amanda from NLN Roslyn College is at the Accessibility Fair at Meakstown Community Centre today. A great event with lots of knowledge-sharing.
Visit our NLN stand and chat with Amanda about NLN's focus on accessibility & inclusion in our training courses. #ThinkPossible #Dublin
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May 28, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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🚪👋 We are thrilled that so many people attended our nationwide open day last week. Thank you to our student and staff ambassadors, all across the country, working together to make the day a rounding success and telling the story of NLN's unique offering.
#ThinkPossible
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May 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Aisling experienced #mentalhealth issues in secondary school, so she decided to opt for a supported training course at NLN Tallaght. The flexibility of the course meant she felt ready to embark on a new career, launching her own dog grooming business.
#ThinkPossible
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May 6, 2025 at 12:41 PM