Sorry to let you know that NALA needs to cancel the Voting event that was due to take place on Saturday 28 September.

This event will now be part of our NALA Adult Literacy Learner Day. You can register for this workshop here Adult Literacy Learner Day, Dublin – 16 October 2024
We will be in touch with everyone who registered for the event.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to telephone Margaret Murray, NALA on 087 969 3696 or email mmurray@nala.ie

The next Irish general election is around the corner. The National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) is working with the Dublin Adult Learning Centre (DALC) on this event for adult literacy students.

Students: Are you interested in finding out more about how to vote, and politics in Ireland?

Who is this event for?

This free event is for you if you are 18 years or over and are improving your reading, writing, maths, or digital skills:

• in an adult literacy centre, or as part of another programme (for example a National Learning Network, Community Training Centre or Youthreach); or
• with NALA’s over the phone Tutoring Service or the Learn with NALA website.

What will happen at ‘The importance of your vote’ event?

This free event takes place at Hotel Riu Plaza (The Gresham) on O’Connell Street in Dublin from 9.30 am to 1 pm with a free soup and sandwiches for people attending. At this event you will:

• take part in a workshop about how to vote
• hear from an expert about politics in Ireland and there will be a questions and answers session

NALA will give out free books on the day.

How do you register?

• Click here to register or click “Register now” at the bottom of this page.
• Call Margaret Murray in NALA on 087 969 3696 to register over the phone.

Agenda

9.30 – 9.55 am – Introduction – National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA), and Dublin Adult Learning Centre (DALC)

10.15 – Comfort break

10.30 – 12 pm –  How to vote – workshop with Fiona Connaughton, DALC

12 – 12.30 pm – Mick Clifford, journalist with the Irish Examiner newspaper and of The Mick Clifford Podcast will talk about the current political landscape and where one vote made a difference.

12.30 – 1 pm – Questions and Answers session

1 pm – 2 pm  Lunch: soup and sandwiches, tea, and coffee.

Have any questions?

If you have any questions about the event or registration please contact Margaret Murray on 087 969 3696 or email mmurray@nala.ie