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We provide inclusive, personalised, flexible education and training courses across Ireland, for people who need additional support. #ThinkPossible
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In what has become a yearly tradition, the students and staff of NLN College East in Dublin were absolutely delighted and proud to be part of The Great Big Giveaway, a truly amazing initiative, providing food hampers and spreading kindness to the community.

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December 16, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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The annual NLN Bray Christmas Market was extra meaningful this year, raising over €4,000 to fund a new Strike Force powerchair for Adam Curran, a fellow student at the college who has cerebral palsy.
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#ThinkPossible #ChristmasMarket #PowerFootball
Wicklow teen half-way to dream of playing powerchair football after NLN Christmas fundraiser
NLN Bray staff and students ran their annual Christmas market on Friday, December 5, with the money raised this year going to help a very special member of the team fulfil their dream and follow their...
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December 16, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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Mark attends NLN Manorhamilton training college, and loves working in MacManus’ Pharmacy and Gabriel’s Barbers.

For Mark, it's #MoreThanAJob.
It's inclusion, connection, and collaboration.

Read more about the More Than A Job campaign here:
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#ThinkPossible #Employment
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December 14, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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Morgan, a student at NLN Letterkenny, enjoys how employment gives him a sense of responsibility and increases his confidence.

The 'More Than A Job' campaign builds workplaces that truly reflect our communities.

Check it out: rehab.ie/join-the-mor...
#ThinkPossible #IDPWD2025
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December 13, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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NLN students are supported to gain employment as part of their educational journey.

The more businesses that open their doors, the more society thrives.

Check out the #MoreThanAJob campaign: rehab.ie/join-the-mor...

#InclusiveWorkplace #ThinkPossible #DisabilityInclusion #IDPWD2025
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December 12, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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The More Than A Job campaign celebrates inclusion and helps build workplaces that truly reflect our communities.
Every job, every opportunity, every person counts.
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#MoreThanAJob #ThinkPossible #DisabilityInclusion #IDPWD2025 #IDPWD
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December 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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At NLN, we see how inclusive employment has enabled students to thrive.
Find out more about the More Than A Job campaign:
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#MoreThanAJob #InclusiveWorkplace #ThinkPossible #DisabilityInclusion #IDPWD2025 #IDPWD #IDPWD25 #SupportedTraining #Education
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December 3, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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More Than a Job is a campaign that celebrates real people, real experiences, and the real impact of inclusive employment for people with #disabilities.

Find out more: rehab.ie/join-the-mor...

#IDPWD2025 #MoreThanAJob
Join the More Than a Job Movement
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December 3, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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So exciting! NLN Letterkenny instructors will feature on tonight's RTÉ Nationwide! The instructors will showcase their supportive guidance and skills, as they lead the popular Weaving course, one of our contracted training courses which we deliver for our friends in Donegal ETB.
December 1, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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CHAT@NLN Limerick, on 3rd December, is an in-person and virtual event, bringing the CHAT community together in Limerick to share real stories, practical demonstrations, and examples of AT in action from across the country.
Register here: eventbrite.ie/e/chatnln-li...
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CHAT@NLN Limerick AT in Action
Exploring Assistive Technology in Action across the country. Join us at CHAT@NLN Limerick to learn from the CHAT community.
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December 1, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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The staff and students of NLN College East would like to sincerely thank Badminton Ireland and Chloe Magee for their kind donation towards our sports hall.

#ThinkPossible #SupportedEducation #Training #Badminton #AccessibleSports #Dublin
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November 22, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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Students from NLN Mullingar and NLN College East were among the attendees at the excellent @aontas.com Adult Education Summit, meeting peers from across Ireland’s educational sector.
#ThinkPossible #SupportedEducation #FET #Mullingar #Dublin #NEAAL #AONTASSummit #AdultEducationSummit2025
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November 22, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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"Having choice and preference in apprenticeships would be more helpful for disabled students"
Anne Marie McDonnell, NLN Head of Service & Programme Design and Development, addressing the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
November 13, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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"There was such a sense of potential and hope for the future" ~ Deputy Jen Cummins TD speaking about her recent attendance at the launch of NLN College East, at today's Joint Oireachtas Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
November 13, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Anne Marie McDonnell, NLN's Head of Service & Programme Design and Development, speaks to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Further and Higher Education today about creating an educational model that promotes inclusion for all

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Live stream of public Oireachtas committee meeting in committee room 1
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November 13, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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To celebrate #SocialInclusionWeek, NLN Monaghan students will launch their podcast, 'Being part of our Community', part of their 'Chatterbox' series, in collaboration with Monaghan County Libraries.
Everyone is welcome!
Search 'Chatterbox NLN' on Spotify.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Calling all NLN students! 📢
The 2025 NLN Student Satisfaction Survey launches today.
The survey is your opportunity to #HaveYourSay and offer your thoughts on what works best for you during your NLN experience.
Thank you to everyone for taking part! #ThinkPossible
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November 10, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Have Your Say ~

The 2025 NLN Student Satisfaction Survey will launch on November 10th. The survey will capture extensive feedback from students across our NLN colleges and enhance the learning experience.

Students are encouraged to complete the survey from 10th - 14th November.

#ThinkPossible
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November 3, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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The Living Larder was recently launched at NLN College East, as part of our commitment to sustainability and tackling food poverty.
The @welfare_ie Social Inclusion team granted a polytunnel, which gives the students hands-on experience in growing their own food.
#ThinkPossible
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October 28, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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After the Leaving Cert Applied, Niamh joined a course at NLN Monaghan, to gain confidence, and figure out her next steps. With support from staff, she’s on her way to a career in Accounting.
#ThinkPossible #Education #Support #Confidence #Monaghan #StudentSuccess
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October 24, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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Amanda from NLN College East is at the D10 Career Fair today in the Civic Centre Ballyfermot, from 9am until 1pm

All welcome to attend!

#ThinkPossible #SupportedEducation #FreeTraining #Dublin
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October 8, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Paddy left school after the #JuniorCert. With the support of NLN Ennis, he found friends, tried different work experience opportunities, and landed a job with Lahinch Leisure Centre.
#ThinkPossible #SupportedTraining #StudentSuccess #WorkExperience #Training #Ennis #Clare
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October 7, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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NLN Bantry has become a place of transformation – offering not just education and training, but a chance to rebuild confidence, discover new skills, and create brighter futures.
Read Roisin's story here:
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Bantry’s National Learning Network: opening doors to new opportunities | The Southern Star
FOR many in West Cork, the National Learning Network (NLN) in Bantry has become a place of transformation – offering not just education and training, but a chance to rebuild confidence, discover new s...
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October 5, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Everyone in NLN would like to offer our sincere condolences to Patrick Gerard Murphy's friends and family. Pat was a fierce disability advocate and a progressive leader, serving as NLN Bantry manager for years, supporting hundreds of students to reach their full potential.
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Death Notice of Patrick Gerard Murphy (Eyeries, Cork) | rip.ie
The death has occurred of Patrick Gerard Murphy of Eyeries, Cork Ireland, on 12/09/2025. You can view the full death notice and add your condolences here.
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September 15, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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Playback our webinar, 'Pathways to Potential – Supporting Neurodivergent Individuals into Education and Work', to hear real stories and practical insights from our expert speakers
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#ThinkPossible #SupportedEducation #Training #StudentSuccess #Inclusion
NLN Webinar Pathways to Potential September 2025
YouTube video by National Learning Network
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September 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM