40 nationalities attending adult education classes

PEOPLE from more than 40 different nationalities are now attending adult education classes in Clare.

And the manner in which we are adapting to our new multicultural society is now a major issue facing adult learners an education conference in Ennis was also told yesterday.

Speaking at the conference organised by Aontas, the National Association of Adult Education, Sara Bourke from Tipperary Women’s Network highlighted the need for extra supports for adult learners.