Holding it All Together: Adult Literacy Organisers as Links

Holding it All Together: Adult Literacy Organisers as Links

By Adult Literacy Organisers' Association

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Date and time

Location

Sheraton Athlone Hotel

Gleeson Street Athlone Ireland

Agenda

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Registration with Refreshments

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

AGM

Ceinwen Fergus


ALOA Chair

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Break with tea and coffee


There will be additional activities throughout the day on the theme of 'Holding it All Together': ALOs and AI; ALOs and others in the literacy field; Self-care

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Keynote Speaker Niall De Burca

Niall De Burca


Niall de Búrca is a well-known Irish Scéalaí (storyteller) from the West of Ireland who performs and leads storytelling workshops globally. His work spans theatre, television, and festivals across si...

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


The presentation will look at how the CEFR language levels and QQI awards connect. It will explore what the link means for learners and tutors and how it can make language goals and progress clearer ...

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


A presentation about the AES in Swords becoming Ireland's First Age Friendly education centre and the strategies we use to be more inclusive of older learners, who are a key cohort in the FET and ALL...

3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Reconvene and close

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About this event

Family & Education • Education

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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Adult Literacy Organisers' Association

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