We can’t stop thinking about last week’s Summit! Here are some of our great exhibitors who helped bring the event to life. Thanks to them for showcasing their work, engaging so openly with attendees, and creating spaces for conversations throughout the day!
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Three people at a conference. There is a branded pop-up banner and a screen behind them.
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.
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What a brilliant Day 2 at the AONTAS Adult Education Summit. Yesterday brought great energy, honest conversations, and plenty of moments we’ll be talking about for a while. Thanks to everyone who joined us and helped make the Summit such a memorable few days.
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Our final panel, Strengthening Communities through Community Education, brought together leaders from across the sector
They explored how community education drives social change, strengthens cultural identity, challenges racism, supports women’s leadership in communities.
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Day 2’s workshops dug into equality in apprenticeships, practical anti-racism, and storytelling as a way to connect communities
A brilliant mix of insights, lived experience, and learning in action.
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Today’s Learner Spotlight came from AONTAS Board Member Chidiogo Blessing Ebeledike, who spoke about learning across ages and backgrounds, and how community education gave her confidence, connection, and a voice.
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Honoured to welcome Professor Peter Mayo from Malta for today’s keynote on “Popular Education”. A powerful reminder that education grows from people, place and struggle, drawing on global grassroots and radical traditions.
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Well, that was gas-ta!! We launched the 2025 special edition of The Adult Learner with a full-on Gasta session led by Dr Tom Farrelly. This special edition focuses on “Challenging Racism and Creating a More Inclusive Society”. Read it now on our website!
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Fiona O’Byrne, Assistant Secretary at the DFHERIS, opened Day 2 with an overview of the next FET strategy and her department’s work. We look forward to working together to put learner voice at the heart of policy-making.
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The crazy talented Eddie Winston lifted the room this morning with his own songs about his journey through addiction and prison, and how adult education changed his life. His new song Political Animals is out next month!
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Our Vice Chairperson, Dr Lilian Nwanze-Akobo, kicked things off today! She grounded us in the importance of building community and the importance of adult learning as a political act. A powerful reminder of why this work matters.
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From big smiles to standout moments, yesterday brought plenty of energy at the AONTAS Adult Education Summit. Here are few pictures from Day 1 and ready for round 2!
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View of the pitch at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin
Day 2 at @aontas.com #AdultEducationSummit2025.
I’ll never tire of that view! 😃
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Our final panel of the day brought together partners from across Europe to share insights on EU trends and challenges. It’s always great to build connections across the continent between learners & practitioners.
Thanks for being with us!
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Dr Sharon Clancy delivered a powerful keynote on class, community and culture.
"Our education system is so often skewed toward a particular elite perceptive. We must resist that.
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This afternoon’s workshops explored learner voice, transformative education, and building partnerships between learners, community education providers and higher education institutions.
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Adult Learner Cathy Clear shared her story of how returning to education as an adult has changed her life.
"I'm not ashamed anymore. I want to make a difference for other people and show them what's possible"
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The Learner Voice Panel hosted by our very own Ruby Cooney explored how listening to learners transforms adult education and strengthens communities.
Thank you to all who shared their insights and experiences.
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We are proud to launch the AONTAS Learner Voices Across Ireland report. This report amplifies the voices of adult learners across Ireland and shines a light on their experiences.
Read the report here: shorturl.at/0vJdg
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Delighted to have Minister Marian Harkin officially open the AONTAS Adult Education Summit 2025.
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Warm welcome from our Chairperson, John D’Arcy, opening Day 1 of the AONTAS Adult Education Summit.
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The Forever Young Community Choir filled the room with joy and energy this morning. Their performance had everyone on their feet!
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We’re live at the AONTAS Adult Education Summit.
Today we gather with learners, educators, and partners from across Ireland and beyond to connect, share, and inspire one another. ✨
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