Tipperary ETB striving to support diversity and well-being in the community

 Tipperary Education and Training Board (ETB) proudly celebrated the AONTAS Adult Learners Festival with a vibrant Walk & Talk event.

This annual gathering, centered around this year’s theme of Connecting Communities, truly brought people together in an inspiring morning of activity and camaraderie.

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The event kicked off at the Tipperary Further Education and Training (FET) College campus at Kickham Barracks in Clonmel, where the onsite gym was abuzz with energy as over 120 adult learners and staff assembled to mark the occasion.

Emphasising diversity and well-being, the celebration combined walking, engaging conversations, and refreshments, including fresh fruit and water, promoting a healthy and inclusive lifestyle.
Special thanks to Value Centre, on King Street in Clonmel, who generously sponsored bottled water.

Participants represented a diverse range of learning courses offered across Clonmel and its surrounding areas. These full and part-time courses cater to various needs and interests, including Adult Literacy, Men’s and Women’s Health and Fitness Groups, ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), Childcare, Healthcare, and Horticulture, among many others.

The festivities began with an invigorating warm-up session led by the enthusiastic Biddy O’Dwyer, setting the tone for the day.
Following this, the group embarked on the much-anticipated annual walk along the picturesque Suir Blueway, reinforcing the festival’s theme by fostering connections and celebrating lifelong learning.

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Tipperary ETB extends heartfelt gratitude to all who participated and contributed to the success of this event, highlighting the power of education in building stronger, more connected communities.