In Castlerea, Roscommon Women's Network hosted a 90-min workout for local women, followed by healthy refreshments—wellbeing and connection through learning!
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Concern Ireland hosted a powerful Adult Learners Festival event with documentary screenings and a thoughtful Q&A, sharing real stories from Haiti, Sudan and Ukraine.
An important space for reflection and a strong call to keep humanitarian support front and centre. Larisa was glad to attend.
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Lorraine and Larisa met colleagues from ANDRAS, the Estonian Adult Educators, at the AONTAS Adult Learner Festival. Swapping ideas and learning from each other has left us inspired for the year ahead!
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Two weeks on from the #STARAwards2026 and we’re still feeling the impact ✨
Ahead of the event, AONTAS Chairperson John D'Arcy shared his excitement and reflected on a brilliant Adult Learners’ Festival week.
Thanks to all shortlisted organisations, winners and partners
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Great turnout at Access I.T. CLG’s Info Morning during the AONTAS Adult Learners Festival 2026 ☕💻 Affordable, flexible, informal computer training for all.
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Lorraine O’Connor attended the Belmayne Community Group Women’s Health and Wellbeing Event for #ALF26 and International Women’s Day.
A great evening of shared learning, lively discussion and a calming breathing session, with plenty of ideas for future learning.
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Big congratulations to On Feirm Ground 2 from @mensnetworkie.bsky.social for winning the Special Recognition Award sponsored by @openuniversity.bsky.social at the AONTAS STAR Awards. ⭐
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Huge congrats to the Who Are We Now? by Northside Partnership for winning the Special Recognition @esfireland.bsky.social award at the recent #STARAwards2026 ceremony. ⭐
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During #ALF26, Larisa visited Longford and Westmeath Education and Training Board for inspiring workshops celebrating learning and language.
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Learner voice winners at #STARAwards2026 ⭐
The Certificate in Personal Development & Certificate in Applied Skills Development at SETU have won the Learner Voice category, sponsored by @qqireland.bsky.social.
Co-designed with learners, placing their voice at the centre of higher education.
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During the Adult Learners’ Festival, our Education Project Officer Ruby Cooney visited the The Wayfinding Centre with Eve Daly and Chantelle Smith.
The centre helps people build confidence using public transport through realistic travel training environments.
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Congratulations to Women’s Collective Ireland, winners of a #STARAwards2026 in the Third Level Access and Engagement category, sponsored by EPALE.
Their Level 7 Women, Gender and Social Justice Community and University Outreach Program has supported over 200 women to access higher education.
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Congratulations to The Rediscovery Centre for taking home a #STARAwards2026 in the Global Citizenship Education category sponsored by @saoltaed.bsky.social. ⭐
Their Empowering Communities in Circular Opportunities (ECCO) programme supports communities to take action on climate change.
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Dr Thomas Murray joined WCI Ronanstown during #ALF26 for a screening of The Day Iceland Stood Still, marking 50 years since Iceland’s women’s strike. 🌍💪
Congrats to their Women, Gender & Social Justice programme for winning a STAR Award for 3rd-level access! #SpringIntoLearning
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Congratulations to Understanding Mental Health through Positive Therapeutic Copper Art Facilitation Training from National Traveller MABS for winning a STAR Award in the Health and Wellbeing category sponsored by @mentalhealthirl.bsky.social.
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Just a week ago we were celebrating the incredible achievements of STAR Awards winners! This 30-second highlight reel captures some of the best moments from the night, from inspiring speeches to joyful celebrations. Congratulations again to all involved! 🌟
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Last week, as part of #ALF26, our Community Education Officer joined an intro to 8, 9 & 10 Henrietta Street with HACE. Historian Declan Brady brought these Georgian homes to life, while participants shared personal memories. Huge thanks to Gráinne Conroy for hosting!
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Well done to Who Are We Now? – Northside Partnership for winning at the #STARAwards2026 in the Social Change category, sponsored by @maynoothuniversity.ie. ⭐
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A great bilingual learning event in Falcarragh, Donegal during the Adult Learners’ Festival 🌱
Litearthacht Airgeadais agus Dhigiteach brought learners together to learn about financial and digital literacy in both Irish and English.
Organised by Pobal Eascarrach, Mná Eascarrach and MABS.
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Congratulations to Secret Street Tours for taking home a STAR Award in the Social Inclusion category sponsored by Open College Network Northern Ireland. ⭐
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More winners from the #STARAwards2026 ⭐
⭐ Third Level Access – Women's Collective Ireland Ronanstown
⭐ Learner Voice – SETU
⭐ Shooting Star Award – Men's Development Network
⭐ Special Recognition Award – Northside Partnership
Adult learning in action across Ireland. 👏
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Celebrating the winners of the #STARAwards2026 ⭐
Huge congratulations to the incredible projects and organisations
⭐ Social Inclusion – Secret Street Tours
⭐ Social Change – Northside Partnership
⭐ Health & Wellbeing – National Traveller MABS
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🎥 CEO Snapshot from Croke Park
Dearbháil reflects on a brilliant week celebrating adult learning during the Adult Learners’ Festival, ending with the STAR Awards at Croke Park.
Thanks to everyone who hosted events and took part across Ireland.
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Our Community Education Officer Lorraine joined the Ballymun Community Cycle during the AONTAS Adult Learner Festival, organised by The Community Collectives.
Learners helped prepare bikes and organise refreshments, making it a real community effort.
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Last week, Karyn attended a fantastic Open Day at the National Print Museum as part of the Adult Learners' Festival.
Learners from the Culture & Heritage Studies course led the museum tour and shared how the programme is building skills, confidence and pathways into the heritage sector.
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Lorraine joined the Treats & Talks Networking Event at Coolock Development Council during the Adult Learner Festival.
AONTAS staff attended events across the country celebrating adult and community education. Great insights from Kim Walton of Donnycarney.
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Last week, Dearbháil and Conor spoke at an Alliance for Lifelong Learning event in Belfast, organised by OCNNI as part of the Adult Learners’ Festival. They shared insights from our Community Education for Social Transformation research
🔗 Read the research: www.aontas.com/wp-content/u...
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“There’s always a way – you just need to make your imagination bigger.” 🌱
Read Gerry’s story of courage and learning: www.aontas.com/learner-stor...
The Adult Learners’ Festival still has events on! Find some here: www.adultlearnersfestival.ie/
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Lorraine joined an inspiring online workshop with Mind Emotional Nurturing during the Adult Learners Festival. Abi Lynch explored building trust and connection through compassion-based coaching. 👏
AONTAS staff are popping into events all week—find more here: adultlearnersfestival.ie
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John’s journey from prison to university‑level study shows the transformative power of adult education 🌱
Read his story:
www.aontas.com/learner-stor...
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