European Social Fund Ireland

13/10/2026

13/10/2026

🇮🇪🇪🇺 Strengthening Inclusive Employment Across Europe!

We’re delighted that Marian, our Programme Manager at Ability@Work, recently represented the Republic of Ireland at the Association for Supported Employment Europe (ASEE) General Assembly in Brussels, alongside colleagues from 17 countries across Europe.

A sincere thank you to Edyth Dunlop and Karen Warson for the invitation, and to Robert Elston and Stefany Tan for sharing their expertise during two days of thought-provoking, employer-focused training.

Marian looks forward to bringing these valuable insights back to Ability@Work and Horizons Cork as we continue working towards creating meaningful employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

We’re proud to see Ability@Work represented on the European stage and to be part of the growing movement towards more inclusive workplaces!

European Social Fund Ireland EU Funds Ireland Horizons Cork

06/10/2026

05/10/2026

30/09/2026

A great example of collaboration in action.

Thank you to Skillnet Ireland for bringing together administration teams from across its networks and initiatives to share experiences, discuss challenges and explore practical approaches to ESF+ delivery.

We're especially proud to see our colleague Cathal Quaid sharing his expertise with participants on the day.

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30/09/2026

🌟 Nominations Now Open: AONTAS STAR Awards 2027 🌟
Do you support adult learners through a programme, project, initiative, or community group? Why not showcase your impact by applying for the AONTAS STAR Awards 2027?
The STAR Awards celebrate outstanding adult learning initiatives from across Ireland and recognise the vital role adult and community education plays in supporting learners and strengthening communities.
Categories include:
✅ Health & Wellbeing
✅ Third-Level Access & Engagement
✅ Social Inclusion
✅ Social Change
✅ Global Citizenship Education
✅ Learner Voice
No initiative is too big or too small. If you're making a difference for adult learners, we encourage you to apply.
📅 Nominations close: 30 October 2026 at 5pm
🔗 Submit your nomination: https://adultlearnersfestival.awardsplatform.com/
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AONTAS seeks nominations from adult learning initiatives throughout Ireland for the 21st Annual STAR Awards 2027. The awards celebrate the positive contribution that adult learning initiatives make to adult learners, local communities and wider society in Ireland.

28/09/2026

For 2026 our aim is to provide a limited level of financial support to NGO’s and other local and or community based organisations with the objective of reaching citizens to communicate and enhance the visibility of the Cohesion Policy Funds in Ireland. We will award an overall total of approximate...