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An Cosán International Women’s Day Lunch 2026
For International Women’s Day 2026 we gathered in Dublin to celebrate a very special milestone for An Cosán - 40 years of transformation through education! For four decades, An Cosán has worked to break the cycle of poverty by ensuring that women - particularly...
Boost Your Career in 2026 with An Cosán Minor Awards
Are you an adult learner working in the community or addiction services sector? Or are you considering a new, rewarding career in these fields? This academic year, we’re excited to offer a new suite of minor awards and certificates designed to help you succeed. We’ve...
Unlock Your Potential and Boost Your Career with An Cosán Minor Awards
Are you an adult learner working in the community or addiction services sector? Or are you considering a new, rewarding career in these fields? This academic year, we're excited to offer a new suite of minor awards and certificates designed to help you succeed. We've...
Remembering Liz Whelan: A Life Dedicated to Compassion and Care
On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, we gathered to celebrate the remarkable life of Liz Whelan, our cherished Counselling Co-ordinator, who touched countless lives at An Cosán and within the communities we serve. Anne Genockey, Deputy CEO of An Cosán, delivered this...
Ready to Learn? Come to An Cosán’s Open Day!
It's true – it's never too late to learn something new! Whether you're looking to pick up a fresh skill, boost your confidence, or simply connect with others, An Cosán is here to help. We believe learning should be for everyone, and we're excited to invite you to our...
An Cosán Celebrates Success at Digital Transformation and AI Awards 2025
An Cosán, the Tallaght-based provider of community-based education, is thrilled to announce it has been awarded the prestigious "Most Innovative Transformation" award at the Digital Transformation and AI Awards 2025. The organisation received its award recognising its...
An Cosán Brings Learner Insights to European Learning Tool Development
Representatives of An Cosán are currently at the historic campus of the University of Tartu, Estonia to play a pivotal role in shaping a groundbreaking Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) tool. As part of the Erasmus+ project STARS (STARS: Self-Regulated Learning Tool for...
An Cosán Wins National Education Award for “Most Innovative Digital Transformation”
An Cosán, Ireland’s leading provider of community-based education, is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious "Most Innovative Digital Transformation" award at the 2025 Education Awards, which took place on May 8th, 2025. The awards celebrate...
What Our Learners Say: Workability
An Cosán's Workability is now taking applications for its Dublin, Sligo and Wexford programmes. Workability is more than just a training programme; it's a supportive community where individuals gain the skills and, crucially, the confidence to navigate the world of...
Breaking Barriers, Building Futures: Inclusive BA Degrees at An Cosán
Returning to education can be challenging, for women in particular, who often juggle childcare and family responsibilities, household management, and sometimes employment. These challenges can create significant barriers to accessing and succeeding in higher...
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