Holding it All Together: Adult Literacy Organisers as Links
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Date and time
Location
Sheraton Athlone Hotel
Gleeson Street Athlone IrelandAgenda
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration with Refreshments
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
AGM
Ceinwen Fergus
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Break with tea and coffee
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Keynote Speaker Niall De Burca
Niall De Burca
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Networking Event: Welcome address
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
Session 1: Holding it All Together
Laura Dwyer Canton, ESOL ALO
Gráinne Stafford, ESOL ALO
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Break with tea and coffee
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Session 2: Holding it all together for an age friendly literacy service
Mary McGrath, Adult Literacy Organiser, Swords - Dublin
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Reconvene and close
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About this event
Holding it All Together: Adult Literacy Organisers as Links
Join us on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at the Sheraton Hotel, Gleeson Street, Athlone at 09:30 am for an opportunity to explore how Adult Literacy Organisers are operating as links in holding together the literacy field.
This in-person event provides a platform for experts and professionals in the field to discuss and analyse the wide-reaching role of Adult Literacy Organisers amidst a rapidly-changing literacy landscape.
Be prepared to engage in thought-provoking discussions, gain valuable insights, and network with other professionals who are passionate about the future of FET and literacy. Whatever your role in coordinating FET services ALO, AEO, Community Education, VTOS, Training Centres, BTEI, Traineeships, Adult Guidance, or other you should find this networking event of value and your input would be most appreciated.
Mark your calendars and join us as we discuss how Adult Literacy Organisers are holding it all together.
* Please email info@aloa.ie for any dietary requirements.*
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