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The countdown begins! We're only three days away from announcing the finalists for the STAR Awards 2026. ⭐
Discover this year's champions of adult and community education on Friday.
#STARAwards2026
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Learners, community educators & policymakers joined an ENHANCE workshop in Belfast hosted by our our European Projects Coordinator and Senior Researcher, shaping how learner voice can guide adult education. Big thanks to Open University & participants!
#ENHANCE #LearnerVoice
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Interested in taking part in the Adult Learners’ Festival 2026? 🌱
Join our online info session on 20th January, 2.00–2.30pm to learn how you can get involved, share ideas and access AONTAS supports.
👉 Register: tinyurl.com/2ajwrzzf
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Traci Barton, Finance and Administration Officer, was inspired by Cathy Clear at the AONTAS Adult Education Summit 2025. Cathy’s story showed the power of lifelong learning, how small steps can open new possibilities, leaving her uplifted and reminded of learning’s joy at any age
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Giuliana Peña, Publications and Design Officer, recalls the Writers’ Workshop as a highlight of 2025. Bringing together researchers, learners, and practitioners, it reflected what makes “The Adult Learner” special: supporting writers, valuing voices, carrying care onto the page.
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Looking back on 2025, Conor Thompson, Head of Advocacy, highlights the Community Education Campaign, Local, Lifelong, Lifechanging. Shaped by the Community Education Network and learner voice, it brought community education stories into local, national and political spaces.
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Aisling Meyler, Research Officer for Learner Initiatives, shares a 2025 highlight: the Community Education Against Disinformation project. Built on years of research and collaboration, the workbook is already helping communities tackle online disinformation across Ireland.
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Another highlight from AONTAS 2025 comes from Lorraine, Community Education Officer. She recalls the exhibition space at the AONTAS Adult Education Summit, a space dedicated to giving back to our CEN members and celebrating the incredible work happening across community education
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Continuing our AONTAS 2025 moments, Ruby Cooney, our Education Projects Officer shares one her highlights of the year was meeting Ulreeka, the Community Dog at Dunboyne College of Further Education, and seeing the positive impact animals can have on wellbeing in adult education.
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As the year wraps up, AONTAS staff share their 2025 highlights. Larisa Sioneriu, Adult Education Initiatives Officer, loved the Learners as Leaders Community Changemakers Programme, co-creating a space of creativity, care and connection that sparked momentum for change.
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Community Education Officer Lorraine O’Connor’s blog on her visit to our new CEN member Lus na Gréine Family Resource Centre in Longford is now live. It reflects on the power of community education to build connection, confidence and belonging.
Read more: tinyurl.com/kxz8w6fb
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