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We advocate and lobby for quality education for all adults, and raise awareness of the impact of adult learning on people’s lives and on society A world where the pursuit of learning for all adults is valued, equal, and strengthens communities Be part of this landmark event bringing together communities, learners, educators, policymakers, and key stakeholders from Ireland, the UK, and across Europe. To advocate for empowering adult learning that drives social equality, justice, and collective action across the island of Ireland We recently held our 55th AGM. The theme for this year’s AGM was ‘Connecting Communities’ and featured some thought-provoking discussions with learners and those who work within the sector.

Adult learning is about giving people a fair and supportive chance to learn at any stage in life. It’s about creating spaces where everyone feels included, respected, and encouraged to grow—no matter their background or experience. It focuses on real-life learning that’s useful, empowering, and built around the learner’s own goals and interests. AONTAS values community, equality, and giving learners a voice, so adult learning isn’t just about gaining knowledge—it’s also about building confidence, making connections, and creating positive change in people’s lives and communities. It can be hard to know where to start, but you have come to the right place! Click on our below learner stories to read about others experiences with adult and community education.

“I wanted to put myself out there to improve my confidence and independence” “In school I was told I would never get anywhere because I couldn’t spell, couldn’t write a letter. My self-confidence was wiped out, something that lasts until this day” “I have achieved something that I thought I would never achieve” AONTAS - The Irish National Adult Learning Organisation is an Irish non-governmental organisation for the promotion and facilitation of adult learning. It was founded in 1969 by Fr.

Liam Carey of the Dublin Institute of Adult Education (and originally based in the same premises), and launched by Brian Lenihan TD. Sean O'Murchu was elected its first president. In 1970 they affiliated to the European Bureay of Adult Education. In 1974 Aontas received funding from P.J. Carroll Ltd., allowing it to employ a full time director, funding a move in premises, and funding a research bursary. While it has been a non-governmental body, since 1976, it receives funding from the Department of Education and Skills.[2]

In 1977 a group of AONTAS members set up NALA (National Adult Literacy Agency). The word aontas (.mw-parser-output .IPA-label-small{font-size:85%}.mw-parser-output .references .IPA-label-small,.mw-parser-output .infobox .IPA-label-small,.mw-parser-output .navbox .IPA-label-small{font-size:100%}Irish pronunciation: [ˈeːn̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ]) is Irish for "union", but is also a backronym for Aos Oideachais Náisiúnta Trí Aontú Saorálach, meaning "national adult education through... Membership of AONTAS includes individuals as well as a number of state bodies such as Education and Training Boards ETBs, community education organisations, trade unions, Institutes of Technology, providers of learning, and community projects... AONTAS produces a number of publications and periodicals such as The Adult Learners Journal as well as research publications. It is a registered charity. You said, we did!

Over the past two years, AONTAS has been delivering Learner Voice training for ETB staff, and they shared how valuable it has been to hear what others in different ETBs are doing. Staff requested to hear from those who have successfully established Learner Voice groups. 57 staff attended the webinar to learn more about developing or enhancing Learner Voice structures within their organisation and to hear from Ciarán Kennedy, Lorraine Downey and Joanne Nelligan. We also heard from adult learners, Hayleigh Keogh and Felix Owusu Asante, and shared their experiences and advice with staff on supporting Learner Voice. Watch the webinar on the AONTAS Members Hub here: https://lnkd.in/eCjvYG77 If you have not received your login details to the Members Hub, please get in touch. Tipperary ETB City of Dublin ETB Rehab Group National Learning Network #NEAAL #LearnerVoice

Last week, we held our final Community Education Network (CEN) meeting of 2025 at the Carmelite Centre on Aungier Street. It was fantastic to come together in person with Community Education organisations from across Ireland to reflect on the year gone by and look ahead to 2026. 🌟 The session gave us space to: • Reflect and celebrate what AONTAS, the Community Education Network, and our CEN members achieved in 2025 • Explore what’s coming in 2026 • Plan how AONTAS... Exciting subgroups, workshops, and collective actions are on the horizon for 2026. A huge thank you to all the organisations who joined us, including: Dublin Adult Learning Centre (DALC), Dublin Northwest Partnership, Mind Emotional Nurturing, Dignity Partnership, Women's Collective Ireland, Exchange House Ireland National Travellers Service,... We would like to thank all our Community Education Members.

Your commitment, resilience, and creativity inspire us as we move into 2026. Wishing all our Community Education Members a wonderful, peaceful Christmas and the very best for the year ahead. 🎄 Today, our CEO Dearbháil Lawless will be attending the European Association for the Education of Adults - EAEA event: "EU and Adult Learning – 30 Years of Partnership in Policy and Programmes". The event reflects on three decades of European collaboration in adult learning policy and programmes, highlighting the impact of lifelong learning across the EU. Read more about the event here: https://lnkd.in/e2mXc_jh

AONTAS is inviting expressions of interest for several voluntary positions on The Adult Learner editorial team. We are seeking committed professionals with experience in adult and community education to help shape Ireland’s leading journal in the field. Successful applicants will contribute to the journal’s development, support its rigorous peer-review process, and promote high-quality research, policy, and practice within the adult learning community. Available Positions: Editor Book and Policy Review Editor Editorial Board Member Applications are due by Friday, 16th January 2026 by 5pm. Further information and application details here: https://lnkd.in/ea8aChY2 Lifelong Learning Week 2025 kicked off yesterday!

This year marks 20 years of the Lifelong Learning Platform - European Civil Society for Education and focuses on Investment, Inclusion, Innovation, Internationalisation and Intermediaries. 🌍 Lifelong learning helps people of all ages keep growing and adapting. It’s a week that celebrates the power of lifelong learning to help people of all ages build skills, stay curious and adapt in a fast‑changing world. Whether you’re a learner, educator or policy‑maker, you’ll find something that speaks to you. Find out more: lllplatform.eu/lllweek #LLLWeek #LLLP20 #LifelongLearning We advocate and lobby for quality education for all adults, and raise awareness of the impact of adult learning on people’s lives and on society

A world where the pursuit of learning for all adults is valued, equal, and strengthens communities Be part of this landmark event bringing together communities, learners, educators, policymakers, and key stakeholders from Ireland, the UK, and across Europe. To advocate for empowering adult learning that drives social equality, justice, and collective action across the island of Ireland We recently held our 55th AGM. The theme for this year’s AGM was ‘Connecting Communities’ and featured some thought-provoking discussions with learners and those who work within the sector.

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