European Year of Skills
2023 is The European Year of Skills (EYS). It is all about recognizing skills development and helping people gain skills for employment, enrichment, and enjoyment. To celebrate the EYS, Léargas have focused on capturing impact stories, and showcasing how EU programmes promote a life-long learning mindset. Some stories were shared at our annual flagship event, The Gathering; others you can hear by watching our Skills for Life video. We've also launched an exciting Skills for Life competition (open until August 2023). Visit our News section for all the details!
Upcoming Training and Events

Adult Education Erasmus+ Info Session
This event will give you an overview of the three types of projects you can apply for as an Adult and Community Education organisation in Ireland.
- Event Date: Tue May 20th
- Location: Ireland
- Mode: Online
- Registration Deadline: 20.05.25
- Audience: Erasmus+, Adult Education
- Register Here

EPALE Ireland National Day 2025
Connect with educators, trainers, researchers, and policymakers from across Ireland and Europe. Engage in dynamic workshops, network with experts, and contribute to Europe’s largest adult learning community.
- Event Date: Wed May 28th
- Location: Ireland
- Mode: In-Person
- Registration Deadline: 23.05.25
- Audience: Erasmus+, Adult Education, VET, EPALE
- Register Here

Adult Education Erasmus+ Info Session
This event will give you an overview of the three types of projects you can apply for as an Adult and Community Education organisation in Ireland.
- Event Date: Wed Jun 11th
- Location: Ireland
- Mode: Online
- Registration Deadline: 11.06.25
- Audience: Erasmus+, Adult Education
- Register Here

Dive into Youth Participation
Are you a youth leader or youth worker committed to becoming an agent of change in your local community and beyond? Then “Dive into Youth Participation” is the Training Course for you!
- Event Date: Mon Jun 16th
- Location: International (EU subsidised)
- Mode: In-person
- Registration Deadline: 27.04.25
- Audience: Erasmus+, Youth
- Register Here

eTwinning Summer School: Connecting Schools Across Europe
Léargas is pleased to announce that the eTwinning Summer School will take place again this July. This blended course is approved by the Department of Education and is open to both primary and secondary teachers.
- Event Date: Tue Jul 1st
- Location: Ireland
- Mode: Hybrid
- Registration Deadline: 06.06.24
- Audience: Primary & secondary teachers in Ireland
- Register Here

Partnership-building Activity “Youth Sport Connect”
This activity is designed for individuals and organisations involved in youth and grassroots sports who are looking to strengthen their international partnerships and Erasmus+ projects (KA1).
- Event Date: Mon Sep 8th
- Location: International (EU subsidised)
- Mode: In-person
- Registration Deadline: 28.04.25
- Audience: Sports Staff, Youth Workers who have an interest in Sport, Youth and Sport Coaches coaches
- Register Here
News

DiscoverEU April 2025 Deadline
The next application round of DiscoverEU will take place between 2 April – 16 April 2025. Read on to learn more!
European Innovative Teaching Awards
Castleconnell National School's Story