An advertisement for open days at supported training colleges across Ireland. The advertisement features a photograph of students in a college. The advertisement includes text, logos, and it has a pale blue background.

On Wednesday, April 15th 2026, more than 30 National Learning Network colleges across the country will open their doors for our National Open Day!

All welcome! Come along on the day to discover the supports available to help you succeed.

rehab.ie/national-lea...

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Young Limerick swimmer preparing for the Special Olympics Ireland Games 21 athletes from Limerick City Special Olympics Club selected to represent Team Munster in the Special Olympics Ireland Games

Ian Gilvarry attends the Evolve course at NLN Limerick, and is preparing for the Special Olympics Ireland Games, representing Team Munster in swimming.

www.limerickleader.ie/news/limeric...

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The team in NLN Mullingar have received a glowing testimonial from Niall in Headstart Sports Coaching about the company's recent collaboration with our college.

Thank you Niall, it's a pleasure to work with you! #ThinkPossible

Employees with disabilities bring a lot to the table: ‘With the right support, there are so many jobs’ Employees with disabilities often bring a broad skillset to the workplace, including valuable life experience and strong problem-solving abilities

"I love it. I think my experience shows that, with the right support, there are so many jobs that people with disabilities can do" Laura McGuinn from NLN Sligo interviewed in the Irish Examiner alongside Adrian Stewart, our Head of Employability. www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/he...
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National Learning Network is delighted to team up with Down Syndrome Ireland and invite you to a webinar exploring post-school options for young people with Down syndrome and other disabilities.

REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/4kh7jkt

🗓 Date: Tuesday 3rd March 2026

🕕 Time: 7pm to 8pm

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A logo for the Education Awards, showing a feather quill with a shadow underneath it. The text is grey and orange.

We're absolutely thrilled to announce that National Learning Network has been shortlisted in 5 categories at The Education Awards 2026!
This amazing achievement is thanks to the innovation and expertise of our teams, bringing the best learning experiences to students across Ireland.
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Take on an unforgettable challenge and make a real difference for supported, inclusive education. 

Abseil over the iconic Croke Park roof, and raise funds to support innovative technology in our NLN training colleges. 

Register now at rehab.ie/get-involved...

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James from NLN Letterkenny

#ThinkPossible #SupportedEducation #StudentSuccess

A group of people standing alongside each other. The person in the middle of the group is the President of Ireland Uachtarán na hÉireann, Catherine Connolly. They are standing in front of a red and white wall, with the words: 'John Joe Dykes'. Some of the people are wearing sunglasses.

Students from NLN Sligo were thrilled to meet Uachtarán na hÉireann Catherine Connolly recently, as she visited Sligo Rovers F.C.

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📢 Join our NLN team, alongside our partners in the Digital Assistive Technology Training Network (DATTN), for a short webinar on how digital assistive technology can help in everyday life.

Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/68a7ca...

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Forget the CAO: Here are some alternatives to college Apprenticeships, traineeships and PLCs provide alternative routes to exciting, well-paid careers

"National Learning Network.... they’re a great call for students who may feel a bit daunted by a big college environment" ~

Many thanks to Peter McGuire in @irishtimes.com for highlighting the opportunities available at National Learning Network.

www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...

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In what has become a yearly tradition, the students and staff of NLN College East in Dublin were absolutely delighted and proud to be part of The Great Big Giveaway, a truly amazing initiative, providing food hampers and spreading kindness to the community.

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Wicklow teen half-way to dream of playing powerchair football after NLN Christmas fundraiser NLN Bray staff and students ran their annual Christmas market on Friday, December 5, with the money raised this year going to help a very special member of the team fulfil their dream and follow their...

The annual NLN Bray Christmas Market was extra meaningful this year, raising over €4,000 to fund a new Strike Force powerchair for Adam Curran, a fellow student at the college who has cerebral palsy.
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A man wearing glasses and a navy staff uniform. He is standing in front of a colourful painting on a wall. Beneath his photo is a quote from his testimonial. Above his photo is a hashtag, which is surrounded by a green border. The text is navy. The image has a purple border.

Mark attends NLN Manorhamilton training college, and loves working in MacManus’ Pharmacy and Gabriel’s Barbers.

For Mark, it's #MoreThanAJob.
It's inclusion, connection, and collaboration.

Read more about the More Than A Job campaign here:
rehab.ie/join-the-mor...

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Morgan, a student at NLN Letterkenny, enjoys how employment gives him a sense of responsibility and increases his confidence.

The 'More Than A Job' campaign builds workplaces that truly reflect our communities.

Check it out: rehab.ie/join-the-mor...
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NLN students are supported to gain employment as part of their educational journey.

The more businesses that open their doors, the more society thrives.

Check out the #MoreThanAJob campaign: rehab.ie/join-the-mor...

#InclusiveWorkplace #ThinkPossible #DisabilityInclusion #IDPWD2025

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The More Than A Job campaign celebrates inclusion and helps build workplaces that truly reflect our communities.
Every job, every opportunity, every person counts.
Check it out: rehab.ie/join-the-mor...
#MoreThanAJob #ThinkPossible #DisabilityInclusion #IDPWD2025 #IDPWD

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At NLN, we see how inclusive employment has enabled students to thrive.
Find out more about the More Than A Job campaign:
rehab.ie/join-the-mor...
#MoreThanAJob #InclusiveWorkplace #ThinkPossible #DisabilityInclusion #IDPWD2025 #IDPWD #IDPWD25 #SupportedTraining #Education

CHAT@NLN Limerick AT in Action Exploring Assistive Technology in Action across the country. Join us at CHAT@NLN Limerick to learn from the CHAT community.

CHAT@NLN Limerick, on 3rd December, is an in-person and virtual event, bringing the CHAT community together in Limerick to share real stories, practical demonstrations, and examples of AT in action from across the country.
Register here: eventbrite.ie/e/chatnln-li...
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The staff and students of NLN College East would like to sincerely thank Badminton Ireland and Chloe Magee for their kind donation towards our sports hall.

#ThinkPossible #SupportedEducation #Training #Badminton #AccessibleSports #Dublin

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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.
#ThinkPossible #SupportedEducation #FET #Mullingar #Dublin #NEAAL #AONTASSummit #AdultEducationSummit2025

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Anne Marie McDonnell, NLN's Head of Service & Programme Design and Development, speaks to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Further and Higher Education today about creating an educational model that promotes inclusion for all

www.oireachtas.ie/en/oireachta...

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A poster announcing the launch of a podcast at a library. The poster has a faded purple background, text in different colours, with logos, some illustrations of speech bubbles and an illustration of a cup of coffee.

To celebrate #SocialInclusionWeek, NLN Monaghan students will launch their podcast, 'Being part of our Community', part of their 'Chatterbox' series, in collaboration with Monaghan County Libraries.
Everyone is welcome!
Search 'Chatterbox NLN' on Spotify.
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A poster promoting a student satisfaction survey, with a blue, pink, and white illustration of two people. Above their heads are some sample quotes. Underneath the people is some text, in blue, navy and purple, that reads '2025', 'Have Your Say!' and '10th - 14th November 2025'.

Calling all NLN students! 📢
The 2025 NLN Student Satisfaction Survey launches today.
The survey is your opportunity to #HaveYourSay and offer your thoughts on what works best for you during your NLN experience.
Thank you to everyone for taking part! #ThinkPossible

A poster promoting a student satisfaction survey, with a blue, pink, and white illustration of two people. Above their heads are some sample quotes. Underneath the people is some text, in blue, navy and purple, that reads '2025', 'Have Your Say!' and '10th - 14th November 2025'.

Have Your Say ~

The 2025 NLN Student Satisfaction Survey will launch on November 10th. The survey will capture extensive feedback from students across our NLN colleges and enhance the learning experience.

Students are encouraged to complete the survey from 10th - 14th November.

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A group of people in a garden. Some of the people are wearing chefs' uniforms.

The Living Larder was recently launched at NLN College East, as part of our commitment to sustainability and tackling food poverty.
The @welfare_ie Social Inclusion team granted a polytunnel, which gives the students hands-on experience in growing their own food.
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After the Leaving Cert Applied, Niamh joined a course at NLN Monaghan, to gain confidence, and figure out her next steps. With support from staff, she’s on her way to a career in Accounting.
#ThinkPossible #Education #Support #Confidence #Monaghan #StudentSuccess

A woman standing beside an information stand, with a promotional banner behind her and some leaflets and merchandise on the table.

Amanda from NLN College East is at the D10 Career Fair today in the Civic Centre Ballyfermot, from 9am until 1pm

All welcome to attend!

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