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Last week, our EU Projects Coordinator, Larisa Sioneriu, joined #NEAAL National Coordinators from across Europe in Brussels for the second National Coordinators Meeting. #NEAAL #AdultLearning #LifelongLearning

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Our Community Education Officer, Lorraine O'Connor, attended the launch of Cork Simon Community learner Evelyn Mason's book at Cork City Hall earlier this month. Read Lorraine's reflections ➡️ www.aontas.com/celebrating-... #CEN #CommunityEducation #CommunityEducationNetwork

Bradley, one of 11 participants in the #LearnersAsLeaders 2026 Programme recently organised a Recovery Café with the The Bridge Project. This is a wonderful example of leadership in action, demonstrating how learners can use their experiences, initiative, and passion to make a meaningful impact.

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AONTAS @aontas.com · 29/09/2026

It was a pleasure to welcome Wouter Gorissen and Eddy Demeersseman from Catholic Education Flanders on a recent #KA1 visit. We enjoyed learning more about their 8 adult education centres, the challenges and opportunities they face, and the very interesting #EUProjects they are involved in.

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📢 Help shape the new National FET Learner Survey Join AONTAS for one of our upcoming online webinars to find out more about the new survey, hear the latest updates and share your feedback. 📅 7 October at 2pm 📅 9 October at 10am 💻 Online 👉 Register here: www.aontas.com/events/natio... #FET #Adult

AONTAS @aontas.com · 28/09/2026

Have you booked your place yet for this year's AONTAS Adult Education Summit? On Day 2, Felicia Hedström will be facilitating an interactive session, where participants can explore the Swedish folk high school system's teaching methods. Register now ➡️ www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-aontas... #AONTASSumm

AONTAS @aontas.com · 25/09/2026

How does #LearnerVoice contribute to democratic learning? This question was explored by a panel organised by our Head of Research, Thomas Murray, and Research Officer, Philip Finn, at the 4th International Conference of Scuola Democratica. Read Philip's reflections ➡️ www.aontas.com/sharing-lear...

AONTAS @aontas.com · 25/09/2026

💬 "Community education is one of the smartest investments we can make in people, our communities and our economy." AONTAS is calling on the Government to establish a €500,000 Shared Island Community Education Fund in our Pre-Budget Submission 2027. 📢 Read more: www.aontas.com/advocacy/bud... #

AONTAS @aontas.com · 24/09/2026

The Further Education cuts in Northern Ireland reduce access to essential adult and community education programmes that learners depend on. Read our full statement ➡️ www.aontas.com/aontas-state...

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AONTAS @aontas.com · 24/09/2026

🌟 In case you missed it… the STAR Awards 2027 nomination round is now open! 🎉 Thinking about putting forward an outstanding adult learning initiative, project or individual? Now’s your chance! 🙌 👉 Find out more about the STAR Awards and how to nominate here: www.aontas.com/adult-learni... #STARAw

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AONTAS @aontas.com · 23/09/2026

Our CEO @dearbhaillawless.bsky.social participated in the @eaea.org Board meeting in Dublin this week with @nalaireland.bsky.social, @maynoothuniversity.ie Dept of Adult & Community Ed, Galway City Partnership, and EU Presidency Unit to give recommendations on the EU’s new MFF, including Erasmus+.

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AONTAS @aontas.com · 23/09/2026

📚 Adult Learner Journal Launch 2026 This year, the AONTAS Adult Learner Journal will launch at our Adult Education Summit 2026. 🎉 🤝 Join us on Day 2 with authors from Ireland’s leading peer-reviewed adult and community education publication. 🎟️ Tickets: lnkd.in/eiUXHEvd #AONTASSummit2026

AONTAS @aontas.com · 22/09/2026

The Community Education Network came together last week to explore our organisations’ training needs at the launch of the Training Links Programme. 🤝 Find out more about our Community Education Network here: www.aontas.com/adult-learni... #CommunityEducation #TrainingLinks #TheWheel #DFHERIS #Adul

AONTAS @aontas.com · 22/09/2026

Which category does your project fit into for the STAR Awards 2027? With six categories to choose from, our Membership and Digital Engagement Officer, Brian Desmond, is highlighting some of the projects previously nominated in the Social Inclusion category: www.aontas.com/the-people-b... #STARAwar

AONTAS @aontas.com · 21/09/2026

📣 Learner Voices Across Ireland Report 2026 Launch Day 1 of the AONTAS Adult Education Summit 2026 will see the launch of our latest Learner Voices Across Ireland report. 📚 Our research team will share the key findings.. 🎟️ Get your tickets: www.aontas.com/summit2026/

AONTAS @aontas.com · 21/09/2026

📣 Have your say on the future of FET learner voice! AONTAS is hosting two online webinars to share updates on the new national FET learner survey and hear your feedback and ideas. Join us to learn more about the survey and how you can help shape it. Register here: www.aontas.com/events/natio...

AONTAS @aontas.com · 18/09/2026

“Focusing solely on the economic function of adult learning risks failure if the social fabric surrounding it is fraying.” 🤝 Yesterday, our Head of Advocacy and Policy, Conor Thompson, took part in a panel discussion at the Centre for Cross Border Cooperation in Dundalk. #AdultLearning

AONTAS @aontas.com · 17/09/2026

STAR Awards 2027 nomination round is now open 🌟 We’re inviting adult learning initiatives across the island of Ireland to nominate their projects for a STAR Award. ✨ ➡️ Nominations are open until 30 October. Submit yours here: bit.ly/4hluLgC #STARAwards2027 #AdultLearning

AONTAS @aontas.com · 16/09/2026

🎶 Bringing Music to Day 2 🎶 We’re looking forward to welcoming Paul Kelly and John Ryan, two accomplished Irish musicians, to the AONTAS Adult Education Summit 2026. If you'd like to join us, tickets are available here: www.aontas.com/summit2026/

AONTAS @aontas.com · 16/09/2026

✨ Only one day to go until nominations open for the AONTAS STAR Awards 2027! 🌟 Tomorrow, Thursday 17 September, nominations will open for the biggest showcase of adult learning across the island of Ireland. 🎓✨ 🔗 Find all the details on how to nominate here: bit.ly/4qXgxFU #STARAwards2027 #AdultLe

AONTAS @aontas.com · 15/09/2026

Which category does your project fit in? 🌟 There are six main categories to enter for the STAR Awards 2027, including Social Change, Learner Voice and Global Citizenship Education. 🌍 Nominations open in just 2 days! ⏰ Explore the categories here: www.aontas.com/adult-learni... #STARAwards2027

AONTAS @aontas.com · 15/09/2026

AONTAS is calling on the Government to increase funding for learners with disabilities across all further education and training provision. Here, artist Jennifer Humphreys shares what Connection Arts Centre has done for her. 🎨 🔗 Read our full Pre Budget submission here: bit.ly/3TgYmPf

AONTAS @aontas.com · 14/09/2026

🎤 Keynote Speaker Announcement We’re pleased to announce that Lyn Tett will be delivering our keynote address on Day 1 of the AONTAS Adult Education Summit 2026. 🎓 🎟️ Tickets and full details can be found here: bit.ly/4xzpFTb

AONTAS @aontas.com · 14/09/2026

Only three days to go until nominations open for the STAR Awards 2027 🌟 On Thursday 17 September we will begin celebrating the incredible work happening across adult and community learning✨ Take a look back at last year’s winners: bit.ly/4qXgxFU #STARAwards2027 #AdultLearning #CommunityEducation

AONTAS @aontas.com · 11/09/2026

🎭 Performance Announcement There will be a live performance of 𝘍𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘊𝘪𝘳𝘤𝘭𝘦 on Day 1 of the AONTAS Adult Education Summit 2026. The play explores themes of disability, identity and ownership. Explore the full agenda for the Summit: bit.ly/4xzpFTb

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AONTAS @aontas.com · 10/09/2026

What does meaningful Learner Voice look like — and how can you put it into practice? Our Learner Voice Digital Badge starts September 28th 🎓 🏅 Earn a Digital Badge to recognise your learning Register now and find out more: bit.ly/4cmPD4s

AONTAS @aontas.com · 10/09/2026

🌟 One week to go! 🌟 Nominations for the STAR Awards 2027, the biggest celebration in adult and community learning, open next Thursday 17 September. Time to start thinking about which category your initiative will enter 💭 Get all the details ➡️ bit.ly/4qXgxFU #STARAwards2027

AONTAS @aontas.com · 09/09/2026

🎙️ Behind the scenes of our Oral History workshop as part of VOICES. Participants became both interviewers and interviewees, sharing stories and collecting each other’s most cherished memories. More about VOICES project here: bit.ly/3SMu46P #VOICES #migrants #oralhistory #adultandcommunityeducatio

AONTAS @aontas.com · 09/09/2026

🎤 Keynote Speaker Announcement! We are delighted to announce that Dr Ted Fleming will be our keynote speaker on Day 2 of the AONTAS Adult Education Summit. 🎓 🎟️ Tickets for the Summit are available here: bit.ly/3TeLWr7

AONTAS @aontas.com · 08/09/2026

🌱 Community Education has the power to transform lives That’s why AONTAS is calling on Government to increase funding for community education in Budget 2027. 💶 #Budget2027 #InvestmentWhereItMatters #CommunityEducation 📖 Read our full submission here: bit.ly/4gzfF

AONTAS @aontas.com · 04/09/2026

🌍 Bringing Learner Voice to the European stage! This week, our Head of Research, Thomas Murray, has been at the annual Scuola Democratica Conference in Rome. Today our team hosted a panel on Learner Voice for Democratic Learning 🎓 More about AONTAS' Research work here: bit.ly/4zW2Mvs

AONTAS @aontas.com · 02/09/2026

📣 The AONTAS Adult Education Summit 2026 agenda is here! This year, we’re Shaping Europe’s Future through Adult Education. 🌍 Join us 21–22 October in Dublin for two days of inspiring speakers, interactive workshops and new connections. 🎟️ Get your tickets here: bit.ly/4zM1Utn #AONTASSummit2026 #N

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AONTAS @aontas.com · 02/09/2026

🗣️ Make their voices count. Our Learner Voice Digital Badge starts this September! Over 8 weeks, learn, share and put Learner Voice into practice through online learning, peer sessions and a live webinar. Register Today!➡️ www.aontas.com/advocacy/lea...

AONTAS @aontas.com · 01/09/2026

🎙 Our oral history workshop, as part of the VOICES project, has officially kicked off! During the workshop, a group of Ukrainian migrants will be trained in oral history methods for collecting and preserving memories - contributing to VOICES’ European counter-archive💙💛 See more: bit.ly/4cDUxdB

AONTAS @aontas.com · 28/08/2026

The work happening across adult and community education deserves to be seen. Bring your organisation to the Summit and connect with people shaping the future of adult learning in Ireland and Europe. 🔗 www.aontas.com/summit2026/b... #AONTASSummit2026 #NEAAL

AONTAS @aontas.com · 27/08/2026

AONTAS members, join Concern Worldwide for a free online workshop exploring the Sustainable Development Goals and adult education. 📅 23 Sept | 10am–11:30am | Online Register: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon... #SDGWeek #AdultEducation

AONTAS @aontas.com · 26/08/2026

Europe’s future is being shaped in many rooms. This is one where adult educators, learners and communities get a seat at the table. 🇪🇺 Join us for two days of conversation, creativity and solidarity. 🎟️ tinyurl.com/AONTASSummit... #AONTASSummit2026 #NEAAL

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AONTAS @aontas.com · 25/08/2026

🎙️ Our EU Projects Coordinator Larisa Sioneriu joined the Futures in the Making podcast to chat about youth and adult education, learner stories and the challenges facing adult education in Ireland. 🎧 Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6QGV...

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AONTAS @aontas.com · 24/08/2026

🎥 Our first CEN Spotlight is now live! Hear from Ashling Johnston, Digital Skills Tutor at @ancosan.bsky.social, as she shares the work of Get Yourself Online and why digital skills matter for learners across Ireland. Watch the full video now on the AONTAS Members Hub. #CommunityEducation #CEN

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AONTAS @aontas.com · 21/08/2026

Want to showcase your work to educators, learners, policymakers and community leaders? Become an exhibitor at the AONTAS Adult Education Summit 2026. Find out more: www.aontas.com/summit2026/b... #AONTASSummit2026 #NEAAL

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AONTAS @aontas.com · 20/08/2026

🗣️Learners have something to say. Let’s make sure their voices lead to change. Our Learner Voice Digital Badge starts this September! ➡️ Register: opencourses.ie/opencourse/l...

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AONTAS @aontas.com · 19/08/2026

Education shapes how we understand and participate in the world. 🇪🇺 This year’s AONTAS Adult Education Summit asks how adult education can help shape a more inclusive Europe, as Ireland holds the EU Council Presidency. 🎟️ tinyurl.com/AONTASSummit... #AONTASSummit2026 #NEAAL

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AONTAS @aontas.com · 18/08/2026

New research highlights the impact of Erasmus+ on adult education in Ireland. We’re proud to have contributed to this national report exploring learning, development and innovation across the sector. Join the launch: www.eventbrite.ie/e/learn-enga... #ErasmusPlus #AdultEducation

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AONTAS @aontas.com · 18/08/2026

New connections, shared learning and community Lorraine recently visited new CEN member St. Andrew’s Resource Centre to learn more about their work and community education. Read the blog: www.aontas.com/connecting-w... #CommunityEducation #CEN

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AONTAS @aontas.com · 17/08/2026

🎥 From holiday plans to learners as leaders and what’s coming up this autumn, there’s a lot packed into this month’s #CEOSnapshot! Dearbháil reflects on #LearnersAsLeaders 2026 and looks ahead to the Learner Voice Digital Badge and our Adult Education Summit in October. Have a watch 👀

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AONTAS @aontas.com · 14/08/2026

📣 Job Opportunity Saolta is seeking an experienced and inspiring Saolta Programme Manager to lead the strategic development and delivery of the programme supporting Global Citizenship Education across Ireland Find out more about the role and how to apply ➡️ saolta.com/2026/08/11/j...