Listen Back: Adult Learners Festival to be celebrated across the region. Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board is delighted to take part in Adult Learners Festival 2026, which runs from Monday 2nd to Friday 6th March 2026.
Indeed, this national festival, led by AONTAS, celebrates adult and community education and highlights the many ways learning can support individuals, families and communities across Ireland.
Furthermore, Adult Learners Festival is an annual opportunity to encourage adults to engage with learning, whether they are returning to education after a break, developing new skills, or exploring a personal interest.
Moreover, throughout the week, CMETB will deliver a wide range of free taster sessions and short workshops across counties Cavan and Monaghan, making learning accessible and welcoming for all.
Eithne O'Callaghan from CMETB about what's on offer locally. Eithne is an Adult Guidance Counsellor with the organisation and she has been telling Ronan Gargan all about the week ahead.
See below for Events during Adult Learners Festival 2026.
Monday 2 March:
Café Gaeilge – Irish conversation – An Nead, Monaghan – 11.00am – 1.00pm.
Learning English using art – Dun Mhuire, Monaghan – 2.00pm – 4.00pm.
Grow your own flowers and vegetables – Community Garden, Cavan – 2.00pm – 4.00pm.
Introduction to AI – Gato Lodge, Castleblayney – 2.30pm – 4.30pm.
Play, learn and connect: My Baby and Me – Carrickmacross Workhouse – 1.00pm – 2.00pm.
Tuesday 3 March:
Bloom and Create – St Augustine’s, Cavan – 2.00pm – 4.00pm.
Introduction to Content Creation – Dun Mhuire, Monaghan – 6.30pm – 9.30pm.
Multicultural Choir – EU House, Monaghan – 6.30pm – 8.30pm.
Planning your next step – Adult Guidance Drop In – Virginia Library – 2.00pm – 4.00pm.
Wednesday 4 March:
Introduction to Healthcare – St Augustine’s, Cavan – 10.00am – 12.00pm.
Discover AI in Interior Design – Clones Library – 2.00pm – 4.00pm.
Thursday 5 March:
Planning your next step – Adult Guidance drop in – Monaghan Library – 1.30pm – 3.30pm.
Friday 6 March:
Spanish for Beginners – Church View Square – 10.00am – 12.00pm.
Refresh your Skincare Routine – Dun Mhuire, Monaghan – 10.00am – 1.00pm.
